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Don’t Let Fast Food Get You Down

Posted: Apr 05 in Blog by

Driving through a fast food restaurant line is hard to avoid—it’s fast, it’s easy and there is one on almost every corner. We all know it is not the best alternative for any meal of the day but we still find it hard to resist. Next time you are thinking about hitting the drive-through, think about this—you are 51% more likely to develop depression if you consume fast food. [Read more]

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Benefits of Play

Posted: Mar 28 in Blog by

A typical prescription for weight loss includes just two orders: eat less and get more exercise. Medical weight loss plans provide you with tools to help you control your appetite and eat less while encouraging you to become more active. Exercising proves to be problematic for many people, because many suffering from obesity have no experience, and exercise routines offer a mixture of discomfort, pain, and boredom. It is really no wonder that so many people fail to get the minimum amount of recommended exercise. [Read more]

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Weight Loss, A matter of Mind and Body

Posted: Mar 21 in Blog by

When it comes to dieting and losing weight, one size does not fit all. What works for one person may not work for everyone. For some of us, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to lose the weight. Let’s face it, if it came in a can, we would all have it. Don’t give up on yourself because you aren’t making progress. There are professionals that can help to guide you in losing the excess weight and becoming the healthier person you want to be. [Read more]

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Healthy Living Starts at Home

Posted: Mar 20 in Blog by

In the recent push to improve the health of Americans, a number of public health programs have emerged that promote healthier diets and physical activity. From these programs, one message rings loud and clear: Healthy living starts at home!

Parents are the key to helping their children learn about and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This can be done through focus on three main elements: attitude, nutrition and exercise.
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Terry – 75 lbs. Weight Loss

Posted: Mar 19 in Patient Results by

I have struggled with weight issues for a most my life. It wasn’t until my last few years of high school and early college that I realized it starting to be a bigger issue. In my head I was always able to tell myself that I was fine and that I didn’t need to do anything about it. Then I was told I had high blood pressure, again I wasn’t as nervous because it runs in my family, so I told myself it wasn’t due to being overweight, it’s in my genes. But it wasn’t until I started hearing that if I continued down this destructive path I would end up with a lot more problems and could potentially not live as long as my friends. I woke up and realized that I’m 22 years old and I need a change, I didn’t want to live this life any longer. I was afraid to have pictures taken of me because I never liked the way they looked. I was always shy in social situations because I didn’t feel confident in how I looked. [Read more]

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Stay Alert through Exercise!

Posted: Mar 16 in Blog by

Exercise is a great way to lose weight, but your toned physique is not the only reason for strapping on those sneakers. Many people use exercise to tone up the muscles and stay stronger while others may use it to stay mentally healthy. Physical activity helps the body to release chemicals called endorphins that help mental health by activating positive feelings within the body. This helps to fight off depression and other negative moods that may affect the mental well-being of an individual. [Read more]

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Weight Loss Success Linked to Vitamin D

Posted: Mar 09 in Blog by

Losing weight requires dedication to long term diet and exercise goals. As you work with your weight loss center in Cazenovia to alter your habits and make the lifestyle changes necessary to shed those excess pounds, it is important to keep in mind additional, outside factors that also play a role in successful weight loss. New research is being done all the time revealing information about our bodies and the way we store fat, and likewise the way that we lose weight. According to one recent study, sufficient vitamin D levels at the onset of a diet plan may be linked to successful weight loss. [Read more]

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6 Benefits of Strength Training in your Weight Loss Plan

Posted: Mar 02 in Blog by

Aerobic exercises burn fat and they are also beneficial for the heart. However, many people do not realize the importance of adding strength training to their weight loss regimens too. It is important to include both strength training and cardiovascular activity as part of your weight loss plan in New York in order to ensure long-term success, as well as overall better health. [Read more]

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Cut Stress to Shed Pounds

Posted: Feb 27 in Blog by

Kids have a lot going on. For one thing, growing up is hard to do. Combine that with homework, making friends and constantly adjusting to the expectations of a new age level, and it is easy to see where many kids can become stressed. According to the results of a recent study, kids that experienced added stressors, such as being exposed to family strife or poverty are more likely to become obese. For kids that have a heightened stress level, managing stress may be an important aspect of a plan to lose weight in Syracuse. [Read more]

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Digging Deeper: Connecting to the Source of our Food

Posted: Feb 20 in Blog by

Too many children are unable to connect the food on their plate with its original source. As obesity becomes a more serious concern among children, it is worth asking the question whether children are being equipped with the knowledge necessary to develop a healthy and responsible relationship with food. For kids that are overweight and looking to lose weight in Cazenovia, helping them to connect their favorite foods with the source that provides it may be useful in encouraging weight loss. [Read more]

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