Losing weight is a goal for a lot of us, but some people experience unexplained weight loss, which can be dangerous. In order for you to be healthy, it's important to maintain weight that is appropriate for your height. Weighing too much or too little can have a significant and negative affect on your health. Unexplained weight loss happens when you lose weight without adjusting your diet and physical activity level. It means that you did not change how much you eat and how many calories you ... [Read More]
Weight Loss Program
Why Managed Weight Loss Is Safer for Patients
Those of us who struggle with our weight have all kinds of stories about taking sketchy diet pills, following a fad diet, or even buying a special exercise machine – and still struggling to lose weight despite our best efforts. The common thread is that these were all self-made attempts done without medical supervision of any type. If you truly desire to lose weight and keep it off in a healthy way, the best way to be successful is with the help of a doctor and a nutritionist or dietitian. ... [Read More]
Talk About Diets with Your Doctor
Proper nutrition is a crucial component of any weight-loss plan, because severe or drastic diets tend to cause the body to lose weight inefficiently. A good weight-loss diet should be balanced and wholesome, and it will ideally be crafted for your own body. Your body uses the important fuel you provide it – the food you eat – to constantly regenerate new cells. Therefore, there is no denying that food is a critical part of who you are. Indeed, you are what you eat. If you want to shed some ... [Read More]
Safe Ways to Boost Weight Loss at Home
When it comes to losing weight, there’s the right way and the wrong way. Unfortunately, with promises of fast and easy weight loss, the wrong way is where many people gravitate. There are also a lot of gimmicks attached to losing weight the wrong way, including those touted by weight loss “experts” who make unsupportable claims that fat can be shed without effort, in the comfort of your own home. Thankfully, there are safe and effective ways to lose and even boost weight loss at home. Next time ... [Read More]
Program Spotlight: Weight Loss Program at SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation
While the general concept of “calories in, calories out” makes sense to most people, life can get in the way of our diet plans, wreaking havoc on both our health and self-esteem. Reputable sources such as Mayoclinic.org acknowledge the connection between mood and food, stating that “the hassles of daily life can trigger negative emotions that lead to emotional eating and disrupt your weight-loss efforts.” Whether you have cravings you can’t seem to kick, a lack of time, or a genetic issue ... [Read More]