Hot Drinks: Warm Up Without Getting Weighed Down
Winter’s here in full force, and nothing keeps you warmed up when the temperature plummets like a mug full of a delicious hot drink. But with all the calories coffeehouse and fast food teas and coffees can have, it’s best to make your own so you can control calories...
From Dr. Laffey: Resolutions for My Patients
New Year's Day is the time to start thinking about resolutions for the year ahead. As I started thinking about my own, I came up with a few resolutions for all my patients. This year, I hope that you all resolve to do a few simple things that will make a huge...
Let’s Make Good Resolutions for 2018!
It’s time to gear up for 2018! The new year brings the feeling of a fresh start, which is why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss is the most common resolution, but only 8 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions actually stick to them....
Holiday Survival, Part 4: Taming Food Temptations
Holiday festivities traditionally revolve around food, and the pressure to overindulge can throw any well-intentioned dieter into a tailspin. Here’s how to make wise choices during the holiday season. Statistically, Americans...
Holiday Survival, Part 3: Party Food
Welcome to Holiday Survival: Part 3. Buffets are perilous for those who are watching their weight. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help you indulge without over-indulging. 1. Do you eat out on a regular basis? During the holiday season, you may want to trade...
Recipe of the Week: Eggplant Mozzarella Heros
You’d never know this version of a classic eggplant hero is so low in fat – it’s that delicious! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 5 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Calories per Serving: 529 Recipe Ingredients: 1 large eggplant Salt 2 cups flour 1...
Holiday Survival, Part 2: Drink Responsibly.
While we love a cocktail at a holiday gathering, especially if it's seasonally themed, we also love it when our clothes still fit in January. In the interest of keeping your current wardrobe and your sanity this holiday season, here are a few tips from Thinnergy for...
Recipe of the Week: Classic Pork with Ginger and Carrots
This nicely spiced dish is sure to become a new fall favorite! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes Calories per Serving: 513 Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 ½ lbs lean pork loin, all visible fat...
Holiday Survival, Part 1: Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Holidays
This year we decided to start our holiday survival series a little early; Thanksgiving can be hard when you're on a medical weight loss plan and the holiday party season will soon be starting. Thinnergy is here to help with our new and improved Holiday Survival...
Staying Fit and Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is summed up with friends, family, parties, peppermint, and food, lots of food. The latter isn’t the best for your medical weight loss plan, but you can get through the holiday season unscathed and ready to tackle the new year on weight loss track....