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Step Away From the Cookie Jar Mom and Dad

Posted: May 09 in Blog by

How did that chicken nugget taste? You know– the one that you picked up off of your child’s plate before tossing it into the dishwasher. What about the left-over French fries at lunch or the melting ice cream cone that was handed off to you at the park? Medical weight loss in Syracuse and Fayetteville can help the whole family develop healthier eating habits, but being honest with yourself is one of the first steps that you will need to take—and that includes counting the calories that are hidden in those extra bites. [Read more]

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Get Creative with your Workout Plans

Posted: May 04 in Blog by

How are those endless crunches treating you? Losing weight doesn’t mean that you have to subject yourself to endless, tedious push-ups and crunches. There are a number of fun workouts that you can try to spice up your medical weight loss routine. Syracuse, Fayetteville and other areas around central New York have a lot of different activities that are worth a try! [Read more]

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Methods to Prevent and Stop Bullying

Posted: Apr 19 in Blog by

Bullying is a much more common problem than many parents realize. As you turn on the television and watch cliché examples of small kids in big glasses being shoved into lockers it can be easy to think of bullying as something that is dramatized, something that is not a real issue that requires concern. [Read more]

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Teens Losing Weight Need Mental Encouragement

Posted: Apr 12 in Blog by

It is hard enough for teenagers to grow up in a society where looks and body image are held at such a high degree of importance. Now imagine having to grow up not only as a teenager in today’s society but as obese, too. Teenagers today are constantly surrounded by negative impressions or stereotypes of obese people. These pressures cause some teens to take a stance and lose weight so they can live a healthier and happier life. [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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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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Get out There! Being Social can Help you Lose Weight

Posted: Feb 06 in Blog by

All too often, problems with our weight or a negative self-perception can cause us to curl up into our own little shells. While having a bit of time to yourself when you are feeling down can be a good thing, it is important to balance your personal time with positive, active social time. If you are trying to lose weight through medical weight loss, then it is especially important to realize that being more social can actually enhance your weight loss efforts. [Read more]

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Choices for Controlling Carbs and Sweets

Posted: Jan 23 in Blog by

1. Stop entirely – toss the bad stuff, clean the cupboards and eliminate the starches and sweets entirely. Start planning your meals and eating (something with protein) every 3 hours to keep your sugar’s stable and minimize cravings. [Read more]

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