by admin | Jul 22, 2014 | Fitness & Exercise, Uncategorized, Weight Loss Tips
So you want to get moving to burn more calories and fat and help to increase the effectiveness of your medical weight loss program. But you don’t belong to a gym and aren’t interested in joining one, whether because of the cost, the inconvenience (there’s no gym...
by admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Fitness & Exercise, Holiday Survival, Uncategorized
Two things that go hand-in-hand? Picnics and (usually not-so-healthy) food. This summer, you’re likely fielding invites from pals on your street to get together for potlucks and picnics. Here are some tips to make those events fun without getting off track: Bring a...
by admin | Jun 24, 2014 | Fitness & Exercise, Health News, Uncategorized
Wake up. Go to work. Sit all day. Exercise for one hour (maybe). Sleep. Repeat Monday through Friday. Many Americans spend at least nine hours a day at work, glued to their chairs, stuck in this vicious cycle. Numerous studies show this behavior is hurting your...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Fitness & Exercise, Uncategorized
The dog days of summer are officially upon us, and you may be hiding out indoors, escaping heat, humidity, and air-advisory warnings. This may tempt you to overeat, and you may worry that it could hamper success on your medical weight loss plan. But it doesn’t have...
by admin | May 27, 2014 | Fitness & Exercise, Uncategorized
Welcome to Week 4 of the Shape-Up Challenge! This week, we’re going to talk about the importance of flexibility and some of the benefits it can provide. Our goal is for you to begin incorporating a flexibility component into your exercise program. So what is...
by admin | May 13, 2014 | Fitness & Exercise, Uncategorized
Welcome to Week 2 of the Shape-Up Challenge! So you’ve gotten your physician’s clearance, you have the proper gear, and you’re ready to add an exercise program to your medical weight loss plan. Congratulations! But don’t forget the basics. Below, we lay out some...
