Wendy Scinta | Weight Loss New York

Michael Maintenance Success

Posted: Oct 06 in Patient Results by

Most days it is difficult for me to believe that two years have past since I first went to an informational meeting with Doctor Scinta and the wonderful staff at Medical Weight Loss of NY, but it has been that long. During that first session Doc challenged me about losing weight. Losing weight was something that I had done on several different occasions during my adult life, but was never able to keep it off for any period of time. Mostly because when I got down to a desired weight I just would go back to the same old bad habits. [Read more]

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Weight Loss Crucial for Obese Kids

Posted: Aug 16 in Blog by

As more and more adults look for weight loss solutions, studies show that the number of obese kids continues to rise. [Read more]

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Dr. Scinta Comments on Obesity and Abuse

Posted: Aug 10 in Blog by

I would like to clarify the statistics published in the July 25 front-page article, “Linking Abuse to Obesity.” It should have stated that up to 75 percent of my morbidly obese female patients have been affected, not 75 percent of all of my female patients. Not all obese females are victims of abuse, and not all abuse victims are obese. Unfortunately, the correlation does exist with concerning frequency. [Read more]

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Alexis – 58 lbs. Weight Loss

Posted: Aug 05 in Patient Results by

Each of us has a perception of what beautiful is, as they say “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. It has been eleven months of learning to see myself as beautiful and breaking down my own stereotypes and judging myself on what I can do and what I want to do! So many times in my life I allowed myself to only hear and see the negative. I never stopped to believe I was worth more than that! [Read more]

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Childhood Obesity Linked to Working Mothers

Posted: Aug 04 in Blog by

New research indicates that children who have mothers who work are more likely to struggle with their weight. [Read more]

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National Childhood Obesity Week: How to Stop Childhood Obesity

Posted: Aug 02 in Blog by

Officials in the UK launched the National Childhood Obesity Week initiative in July to help bring attention to the growing problem of childhood obesity. Obesity organizations in the UK also hope to educate people about ways to reduce childhood obesity. Some ways to help prevent or reduce existing childhood obesity include: [Read more]

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Walking and Riding a Bike for 5 Minutes May Help You Maintain Your Weight

Posted: Jul 27 in Blog by

As you age and your metabolism naturally slows down, you may need to find new ways to maintain your weight. New research suggests that may be as easy as going for a brisk walk or riding a bike. [Read more]

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Regular Check-Ups Help Obese Children Lose Weight

Posted: Jul 20 in Blog by

As childhood obesity continues to be a significant concern in the United States, researchers are taking a closer look at the best ways to help obese children reach and maintain a healthy weight. New studies suggest that nonintensive weight management programs that utilize frequent visits with a healthcare provider may produce lasting results. [Read more]

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A Weight Loss Plan For Video Gamers

Posted: Jul 12 in Blog by

Are you looking for a weight loss plan that will help you reach your ideal weight? Do typical weight loss plans sound boring or intimidating? Try a weight loss plan that combines playing video games with proper diet and exercise. [Read more]

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Kat – 16 lb. weight loss

Posted: Jul 12 in Patient Results by

My name is Kat and I am 15 years old. When I was younger I realized that I was a little different from the other girls in my school. I was overweight and had to go to the school based health clinic more frequently to check on my high cholesterol problem. I am very self-conscious about the way I look and the way my body looks. So after trying different things and playing multiple sports the NP at the school clinic suggested that I go see Dr. Scinta. [Read more]

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