Motivate Me: Don’t Make This Mistake!
Dr. Oz recently commented on one of the more significant mistakes people make when deciding to lose weight: waiting on motivation. Many different things motivate people to lose weight, from the sobering reality of heart disease to the thrill of seeing a friend triumphantly drop 20 pounds. Dr. Oz notes that different people begin their…
Don’t Wait – Hydrate!
Fresh, clear, cold, low-calorie water: you already know it’s good for you, but did you know it can accelerate weight loss? Water is inexpensive, and it’s everywhere! Besides that, there are several more advantages to healthy water intake: Water can speed up your metabolism. A WebMD study in 2004 indicated that drinking cold water can…
If You Can Read This, Cut Back on Sodium!
America needs to cut back on the sodium, says the October 21 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re over two years old (and that’s about all of us on this blog), it’s recommended that you consume no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium per…
Simplicity – the Lost Art in Weight Loss
How complicated should living a happy, healthy life be? We all know intuitively that the keys to a better life shouldn’t be very complex. Like Henry David Thoreau said, “Simplify, simplify.” But that isn’t how most weight loss plans come across, is it? A recent New York Times article drew attention to the American health…
Make Friends; Make Progress!
Most of us feel alone, unprepared, and a bit afraid when we begin the weight loss journey. We’re moving into exciting new territory, unsure of what we can accomplish, but sure that we need to change. When you first began losing weight, your friends probably wished you well, congratulated you, or maybe even celebrated. That…
Ebenezer and Weight Loss?
“Here I raise mine Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I’m come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home.” You’ve probably sung Robert Robinson’s lyrics in church and throughout the week, and for a good reason: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” is an incredibly uplifting song that reminds us to…
How You Can Beat the Heart Disease Gene
A healthier heart—it’s why many of us try to lose weight. We know that what we eat directly influences our health, but we also hear about how many heart problems are genetic. Overcoming cravings and building good exercise habits is one thing, but can you fight your own genes? It’s possible, shows one study in…
Is Your Weight in Your Way at Work?
We often think of obesity as something that stands in the way of a healthy life at home, but what about how our weight affects our careers? According to a 2008 Forbes study, being overweight can make it harder to get a job (as if it weren’t hard enough in this economy) and harder to…
Are You on Your Best Behavior When It Comes to Weight Loss?
We all want to live fulfilled, healthy lives, but how can we be sure that we’re on the right track to doing so? With so many diet, exercise, and medication plans out there claiming to be the best, is there any way we can make smart decisions about what works in weight loss? Yup. A…
Let’s Win with LetsLose!
We’ve come a long way since we started as a little family business in 2002! By God’s grace, Advanced Weight Loss Clinics can be found in 17 different offices and 3 franchises in three states, and we are continuing to grow with new programs, new leadership, and new patients! We want our family (our staff,…