Dr. Betty Keller Cardiovascular (or cardio) workouts are exercises that boost your heart rate. Examples are jogging, cycling, walking, swimming and bicycling. Why Cardio for Weight Loss? Cardio is great for burning calories. One pound of fat is 3,500 calories, so once you burn more calories than you eat, you begin to lose weight. Along with burning calories, … Read more
Proper portion size for weight loss isn’t about starving yourself. It’s about enjoying what you eat, in healthy amounts. Often, weight creeps up simply because we aren’t aware of how much we actually eat. Learning proper portion sizes sounds a lot harder than it really is. Here are 3 easy tips and tricks to ensure … Read more
Why Skipping Alcohol Is Important for Weight Loss You may already suspect alcohol can sabotage your weight loss goals. Drinking weakens your willpower – and more. Here are 5 important facts you need to know about alcohol to help you lose weight. 1) Alcohol is high in calories. Alcoholic drinks are full of calories. In … Read more
Many people aren’t sure exactly what whole foods are. Because so much of our food is processed and promoted as ‘organic’ or ‘natural’, we often don’t recognize whole foods or see their role in a healthy diet. Whole foods are those we eat their natural state. Manufactured, refined or processed foods aren’t whole foods, no … Read more
Acupuncture and Weight Loss Works by Reducing Stress and Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Summary: While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all, it can help make your weight loss plan work for you. Acupuncture — an ancient medical treatment using small needles at precise points — stimulates the nervous system. One result is pain reduction, by triggering the … Read more
Here’s a great low-calorie, low-carbohydrate rice substitute that’s also high in fiber. It has a mild flavor and takes on the taste of whatever seasoning you add. Use in any recipes that calls for rice. Preparation 1 head of cauliflower Cut up fresh cauliflower using florets only, using a food processor until it is the … Read more
Here are 10 simple changes you can make to boost your metabolism and break through a diet plateau Drink Green Tea – Antioxidants in green tea helps stimulate the body to burn more calories and it may help you to curb your appetite. Drink at least 3 cups a day. Strength training – Strength training … Read more
Some simple weight loss tips make eating less stressful every day. Our first list of 10 weight loss tips offered several ideas that you can make work for you. Here are 10 more to help you reach your weight control goals: Plan meals and snack for the week. Make a shopping list and stick to … Read more
Almost every person who comes into to my office wants to lose weight. But each person is different. Everyone’s metabolism is different. Everyone has their own thoughts and feelings about weight loss and food. Each person has a unique lifestyle. So, can a standard approach to weight control work for every patient? Of course not. … Read more
