Your “Healthy” Weight

by Atlanta MD Weight Loss

in Diet, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Weight Loss

Most of us are more concerned with our appearance than we’d like to admit, and it’s only natural. According to the Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC), studies have shown that “attractive” people experience distinct societal advantages. The advantages sited in their studies include less likelihood of being found guilty of a crime in a court [...]

Your Metabolism and Weight Loss

by Atlanta MD Weight Loss

in Diet, Weight Loss

What is a metabolism? Is it a piece of gardening equipment that can be jump started? (“Jump start your metabolism with these natural herbs!”) Is it a cruel taskmaster, punishing you when you disobey? (“Keep those French fries away from me or my metabolism will get angry.”) Or is it a cheating lover, stepping out [...]

Why Should I Choose a Medical Weight Loss Program?

August 3, 2010

You’ve heard the weight loss advertisements screaming from your television and shouting at you from the pages of magazines.
“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!”
“Have MORE Energy, Have MORE Fun AND Lose Weight Fast!”
“Bob Lost 120 Pounds, and so can YOU!”
“No Carbs, No Fats and ALL Weight Loss!”
There are thousands of pills, powders, “secret formulas,” [...]

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Healthiest Fast Food Meals

July 30, 2010

If you’ve been dieting to lose weight as part of a medical weight loss program, you’ve probably learned a bit about the importance of eating a healthy, nutritious diet. Ideally, this means meals chock full of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and heart-healthy fats. While preparing nutritious and delicious meals doesn’t have to [...]

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Weight Loss Help: Positive Thinking

July 20, 2010

As Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” And it’s true. Have you ever had a bad day after spending the morning thinking “this day is going to be awful?” Conversely, have you ever found yourself enjoying an experience you were uncertain of after thinking “whatever happens, I’m [...]

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Control Your Weight While Eating Right

July 16, 2010

Sustainable weight loss requires a journey. Sure, you can lose weight – for the short term anyway – through a host of popular “fad” diets that severely restrict calories and/or certain types of foods. But these quick-fix diets can wreak havoc on your metabolism, and you’re likely to regain the weight as soon as you [...]

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The Health Benefits of Weight Loss

July 13, 2010

Why do you want to lose weight? Sure, if you drop 20 pounds you may look “better” in that bikini or those swim trunks, but is that the only reason? Losing weight, for those who are actually overweight, can provide a host of life changing benefits besides a more svelte appearance.
Lose Weight to Keep Your [...]

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Fun, Fresh Fruit Smoothie Recipes

July 9, 2010

Dieting for weight loss can be challenging. Radically cutting calories may be effective in the short term but that type of “diet” is difficult to maintain and can also be dangerous to your health. Excluding certain foods (like all carbohydrates or all fats) is tough to stick with long term, can deprive your body of [...]

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Exercising at Your Target Heart Rate

July 6, 2010

Regular aerobic exercise is the best way to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness and health. As aerobic exercise is usually performed at moderately intense to intense levels, it can also be an excellent means of expending calories to achieve weight loss.
How do you know if you’re exercising aerobically? If you’re breathing rapidly and your heart is [...]

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Running and Weight Loss

June 22, 2010

Did you stumble across this blog on your search for weight loss help? Do you want to drop pounds of body fat while improving both your physical and mental health? If you’ve answered “Yes!” to these questions, then you might want to give running a try.
Regular running can result in weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, [...]

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