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Diet Doc Discourages the Harmful Simeons hCG Diet and Recommends Higher Calorie Weight Loss Programs – Marketwired (press release)

Posted: April 18, 2017 at 1:43 pm

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwired - April 18, 2017) - Millions of Americans are in search of the perfect weight loss solution, but finding and maintaining an effective diet is no easy task. Generally speaking, reducing 500 calories per day results in 1 to 2 pounds of weight loss per week. Dieters can lose weight faster if they combine a balanced diet with physical activity or medical weight loss solutions.

The original hCG diet, developed by Dr. Simeons in the early 1950s, limited daily calorie consumption to just 500 calories and prescribed small doses of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This diet was essentially starvation-based and resulted in negative effects like extreme weakness, hair loss, and muscle loss. For that reason, it was eventually declared "unsafe" by medical experts, nutritionists, and leading weight loss centers like Diet Doc Weight Loss.

hCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy that contains 244 amino acids and has been linked to rapid weight loss by supposedly reducing "abnormal" fat from cells and around internal organs. Now, as researchers have learned more about the hCG hormone, safer hCG treatment programs with higher calorie requirements are available. Typically, these programs involve undergoing hCG treatment while consuming between 800 to 1250 calories every day. As a result, dieters can lose weight consistently while minimizing the negative side effects associated with the original Simeons method of hCG dieting.

Diet Doc, a nationally recognized weight loss program, has continuously discouraged the Simeons method of hCG dieting and suggests high-calorie programs that involve safer weight loss. Doctor-supervision and diet customization based on nutritional needs are also highly recommended.

Regardless of their weight loss history or individual struggles, Diet Doc helps patients develop an individualized diet based on their nutritional needs or even their genetics. All Diet Doc programs provide a doctor-supervised, customized diet plan. Instead of encouraging patients to adopt harmful dietary practices with no prior medical knowledge, Diet Doc consults with patients to provide a detailed weight loss plan based on their nutritional needs and medical history.

Losing weight with Diet Doc is safe, simple and affordable. Nutrition plans, exercise guidance, motivational support, and dietary supplements are all part of the package. Over 90% of Diet Doc patients report an average weight loss of 20 or more pounds every month and long-term weight loss maintenance is made possible through continuous counseling.

Patients can get started immediately, with materials shipped directly to their home or office. They can also maintain weight loss in the long-term through weekly consultations, customized diet plans, motivational coaches and a powerful prescription program. With Diet Doc, the doctor is only a short phone call away and a fully dedicated team of qualified professionals is available 6 days per week to answer questions, address concerns and support patients.

Getting started with Diet Doc is very simple and affordable. New patients can easily visit https://www.dietdoc.com to quickly complete a health questionnaire and schedule an immediate, free online consultation.

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Dahl carves Olympic appetite – N.C. State University Technician Online

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:42 am

The diets of athletes vary greatly from one sport to another. Some athletes, such as wrestlers, follow a very strict diet that is designed to limit their calories and help them maintain their body weight. Others load up on carbs and protein to facilitate their tough workouts.

Swimmers fall in the latter category and have been known to eat a tremendous amount of calories every day. In 2008, the 12,000-calorie per day diet of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps went viral during the Beijing Olympics, and people were blown away by just how much Phelps ate. The swimmers diet included two pounds of pasta, a full pizza, three slices of french toast and three pancakes.

While Phelps diet is definitely an extreme, it is not uncommon for swimmers to eat colossal amounts of food. Soren Dahl, a senior on the NC State swimming and diving team and member of the 2016 Danish Olympic team, discussed his daily eating habits.

Im not sure how big my calorie intake is exactly, Dahl said. I do know for sure that I dont think about or care what I eat exactly. I can just eat whatever I want to, because the workouts are so hard and take so much out of me. Basically, I need to keep on eating all day. I have probably about five meals a day, spread out over the day.

Dahl doesnt count his calories because he doesnt need to. Swimming is widely regarded as one of the hardest workouts, and a student-athlete who spends hours in the pool each day doing it competitively burns enough calories to eat whatever they want.

For Dahl, the day consists of multiple, high-calorie meals to help fuel him. He uses a mix of on-campus dining options and food at home to sustain him throughout the day. His meals are big and he eats all kinds of foods.

I start out in the morning having oatmeal and some sort of protein probably like an omelet or something, Dahl said. Later in the day, around 10 or 11, I will eat some fruit or some snacks, something like that. Then I eat a big lunch around 1. Usually, I go to the Atrium and get a wrap and then maybe two orders of fries. Theres a chance Ill get a sandwich or something too.

At NC State, student-athletes have the option to eat at Case Dining Hall for dinner. While Case is open to all students for breakfast and lunch, in the evening it is exclusive to student-athletes and is somewhere that Dahl frequents for dinner. He said he normally eats two plates of food. He also eats a late-night snack before bed, which he said was normally some form of protein.

While Dahl likes to dine at the on-campus options, he also enjoys meals off-campus as well. He says his favorite places are sushi restaurants and Which Wich. He also expressed that his favorite meal from his homeland of Denmark was called kebabs, which are similar to Greek gyros.

While the dining halls and other options on States campus are enough to fuel the Olympian, Dahl was able to experience a whole new level of dining halls while in Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Dahl said along with a McDonalds, he was able to experience all kinds of foods in the Olympic Village.

They had a humongous dining hall, Dahl said. Probably like 15 times the size of any of the dining halls here on campus. They had eight or nine different stations. They had an Asian station, then African food and European food and American food. A lot of different kinds of foods.

Dahl eats a lot and often, maybe not quite as much as Phelps, but still an incredible amount compared to the average person. Many may envy this type of diet; however, it is well earned by swimmers for the amount of work that they put into the pool.

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Catawba County residents, friends to compete in ‘pinnacle’ of race at Boston Marathon – Hickory Daily Record

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:42 am

CONOVER Two Catawba County men who became friends through their mutual love of running will compete in the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Chris Fulbright, 45, of Conover, began running four years ago when he was trying to lose weight, and soon developed a passion for it.

For Fulbright, running is about more than just exercise.

For me, I always say, what do I love about running? Friendship and medals, Fulbright said.

It was through running that Fulbright met his friend, William Adair, of Newton, who will be joining him at the Boston Marathon.

Adair, who turns 49 this year, ran in high school and college but only resumed running in the last six years when his children began to show an interest.

Fulbright has already run six marathons, and Adair has run three.

Both see the Boston Marathon as the highest goal.

I would say the Boston Marathon is the pinnacle for a runner to achieve, Fulbright said.

Being a part of the Boston Marathon means running alongside the best in the world, Adair said.

And honestly, I mean, the worlds best marathoners want to win that race, Adair said. For average people like us to even have the opportunity to step to the same start line that world class athletes are stepping to, thats pretty humbling.

To run in the Boston Marathon, a runner must either meet a qualifying time in an officially recognized marathon, or participate as part of a charity.

Fulbright qualified for the Boston Marathon at the Peak to Creek Marathon in October 2015 with a time of 3 hours; 14 minutes; 56 seconds.

Adair qualified in March 2016 at the Myrtle Beach Marathon with a time of 3 hours; 22 minutes; 19 seconds.

And for runners, seconds do count, Fulbright.

Both men began training for the Boston Marathon in late 2016, with Fulbright starting in November and Adair starting on Christmas.

For both Adair and Fulbright, the 22-mile runs have been the most challenging part of practice.

Weather also has played a role in making the 22-mile runs difficult, with Adair running it in hot weather and Fulbright running it in windy conditions.

Nutrition also plays a key role in the mens marathon training with the men eating diets that emphasize protein and carbohydrates.

Fulbright likes chicken and bagels, while Adair likes fish and almonds.

Soda and sugar are to be avoided, Adair said.

I think at our age, too, its that your rest days are as important, or maybe more important, than your workout days, Adair said. You cannot work out every day.

Adair said he typically works out five days and rests two during marathon training, while Fulbright typically works out six days and rests one.

As the day of the race closed in, the strenuous part of the training was behind them.

While they would take some easy runs in the week before the marathon, that time is largely a rest period, Adair said.

Adair said the time just before the race is an anxious time.

Youre pretty much now at the top point where theres not a whole lot you can do right now to get any better, but you can sure do a lot of things in the next 10 days to make it worse, Adair said.

Theres a lot of things that can get in the way in 10 days.

Fulbright himself recently injured his calf and has been undergoing therapy, but said he believes it will not prevent him from running the best he can in the marathon.

Both men agree running a marathon is more than just a physical activity.

Running a mile or running a 5K is physicalbut if youre on your feet for 3.5 hours, its mental, Adair said.

In the early parts of the race, one of the biggest issues is pacing and keeping the excitement in check, Fulbright said.

The beginning, youre just trying to control your anxiety, your emotions, youre just trying to keep calm, in check, because youre just so excited to get started, Fulbright said.

Each of the men has developed ways of dealing with the mental aspects of the marathons.

Adair likes to set smaller goals for himself, like focusing on making it to the next mile marker, rather than thinking of the total amount of distance he has left or how fatigued he is.

For Fulbright, getting in with a group of people who are running the same pace and striking up conversation is helpful.

Both of the men also spoke of the support they received from family members and fellow runners at a group called Run Time Races.

Mike Lawson, their friend and informal running coach, also has been a major source of inspiration for both men.

Lawson knows the emotion that comes with running the Boston Marathon, having run it himself last year only two months after tearing his meniscus.

You feel like an elite runner, like a pro and its just a rush, Lawson said in a phone interview.

The only advice Lawson has for Adair and Fulbright is to take in the experience.

It doesnt matter what your time is, Lawson said. You made it.

Enjoyment ranks high as a goal for both Fulbright and Adair, along with just finishing the marathon.

The men also have specific time goals.

Adair would like to run a 3 hour 25 minute marathon, while Fulbright wants to make a 3 hour 30 minute time.

They also want to re-qualify for the Boston Marathon at the race.

For those seeking to get started in running, the men have simple advice.

Put some shoes on and go, Adair said.

They also recommended Run Time Races, which holds races and is open to runners of a variety of different paces, Adair said.

In addition to Fulbright and Adair, three other Catawba County residents will be running in the marathon.

Kenneth Little, of Conover, and Chris Mundy, of Hickory, qualified for the marathon, while Crystal Olson, of Hickory, will participate as part of a charity, Fulbright said.

For more information on Run Time Races, visit http://runtimeraces.com.

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Edible flower garden takes research, planning – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:42 am

From teas to casseroles, certain flowers have been on man's dinner table throughout history. Archaeologists have even found evidence that flowers were part of prehistoric man's diet. The Romans, the Chinese and even the Victorians embraced the beauty and culinary marvels flowers could offer. You can wow modern crowds with a little research and careful selection of just the right flower to serve in a gastronomic coup.

Day lilies, cornflowers, begonias, hibiscus, lilacs, marigolds and more will soon be dressing your landscape, but some could have them dressing their dinner table as well. Edible flowers are everywhere in our gardens, but to take advantage of their culinary attributes one needs to educate themselves.

The first and most important rule is to understand not every flower is safely consumable. Some can really make you sick, and some are not recommended if you have certain conditions like asthma, allergies or hay fever. With all the resources available to an individual today doing your homework as to the characteristics of a certain flower is not a difficult task. In short don't sample something and then research it - research it first and then sample knowing its makeup.

As you plan your edible garden, ready the space as if you would any other garden area making sure the soil is ready and in a sunny well-drained location. Try to plan it in a convenient location close to the kitchen if possible. Choose your flowers so that you have an edible blooming from spring through fall. Annuals are good from May to October, but your perennials usually have a particular time to bloom and then they fade.

If you are going to use flowers in your favorite recipes forgo using pesticides and other chemicals in the garden. Only harvest flowers where you can confirm their growth history. Just because its growing wild beside the road doesn't mean it hasn't had something dumped on it as it grew out of the soil. The best advice is it's always better to be safe than sorry, so choose a well known organically grown flower.

When you first select flowers for your favorite recipes - whether it be a salad or a soup - use them sparingly to see how their taste adds to your dish. The flowers usually have a similar but spicier taste than the leaf of the same plant, and you can add more next time if you so desire. As you use flowers in your recipes realize that sometimes the center or stamen can offer a bitter taste, so remove them. Again do your homework so you will know what parts of the flower are best to use. For example, all parts of the honeysuckle are edible but with roses and chrysanthemums only the petals are consumable.

As you go about harvesting your pretties for the day's salad, plan to pick in the morning or evening. The best time is morning after the dew has evaporated and the blossoms are cool. Choose only the best perfect blossoms, store them in a plastic container in the fridge, and gently wash them just before adding them to your recipe.

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Isanti Family Chiropractic Clinic Announces Availability of DOT Physicals – P&T Community

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:42 am

Isanti Family Chiropractic Clinic Announces Availability of DOT Physicals
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Avera Medical Minute AHH: Losing weight and keeping it off with Balanced Weight Loss Program – KSFY

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:41 am

Its something millions of Americans struggle with their weight. And right along with that are thousands of diets claiming to help people shed pounds fast.

But if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

However if you are ready for a change, there is a program that is changing lifestyles and helping people lose weight and keep it off. Its called the Balanced Weight Loss Program at Avera Heart Hospital.

My weights not going to change if I dont, said Carla Deutsch.

That was Carlas ah-ha moment. She had tried other diets before. Losing the weight wasnt the problem, it was keeping the weight off she struggled with.

I was just a point where I needed to, I decided I was ready. I needed to lose weight and this program came out, said Carla.

She started the Balanced Weight Loss Program at Avera Heart Hospital.

Its just grocery items and a dietitian to tell me how to do it, said Carla.

Registered Dietitian Lauren Cornay provides Carla tools she can use to not only help her lose weight, but maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Everyone who goes through the Balanced Weight Loss gets a resource book that kind of shows proper portions and what a balanced eating pattern looks like how much fruit, how many vegetables, how much protein, a good understanding of sort of where my calories should be coming from, said Cornay.

They started out with keeping a diary of what I was eating, not changing what I was eating, just keeping a diary. And then she looked at that and said oh well heres some problem areas, which I probably knew but just needed to be reinforced. It really helped me to see a lot of the things that I thought I was doing right that I was doing wrong, said Carla.

Motivation and accountability are the hardest things. For a lot of people I may not even be teaching them a whole lot they dont know, but a lot of us need that extra motivation or we need someone to be accountable to to make sure we can stay on track when life hands us curve balls, said Cornay.

Carla is a nurse and with that often comes odd hours.

In the morning Im planning -- okay so Im working night, what do I need to take with me? And at dinner, what am I going to do for dinner? So Im a much better planner now than I was before. I set a goal originally and I made that original goal and Ive set a second goal and Im struggling to get there but Im going to get there, yes. I think for me, goals have worked and its just something that you can look forward to and you know you have something that you can look forward to and you know you have something to work for," said Carla.

With Carlas positivity and drive, theres no doubt Carla will meet her goal.

Cornay says you must be willing to put in the hard work and effort to see and feel results from the Balanced Weight Loss Program.

For more information, just call 877-AT-AVERA.

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Weight loss – Sam Smith 2017 pictures show Stay With Me singer’s slim new physique – Express.co.uk

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:41 am

The 24-year-old singer from London slimmed down considerably after hitting the big time for his stunning vocals.

Many celebrities yo-yo diet, going from chunky to slim and then back again. So how has Sam managed to keep all the weight off?

The hit-maker credits his new super trim figure to nutritional therapist Amelia Freer, whose other celebrity clients include James Corden.

Incredibly the British singer lost 14 in 14 days, wowing fans with his sudden transformation.

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In 2012, when Sam hit the big time after featuring on a single for Disclosure, he was notably bigger than his current look.

The star shocked fans at the 2016 Grammy Awards with an incredibly svelte new image and a new haircut.

When probed on his transformation the singer told reporters: Ive just not eaten like a pig anymore thats what Im doing, basically.

In September of that year he revealed that he had lost more than 50 pounds.

Its very, very difficult, he told Entertainment.

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Stay With Me singer Sam Smith's 2017 photos show new physique

I love food so much, so its a constant battle. Its always going to be a battle, but Im trying my best.

While Sam was modest about his weight loss, his huge achievement was down to Amelia Freer - a very A list nutritionist.

Amelia has worked with James Corden, Emma Thomas and Boy George.

Sam posted an emotional message to the nutritionist, posing with her book.

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Three weeks ago I met a woman who has completely changed my life.

Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in 2 weeks and has completely transformed my relationship with food, he wrote.

Everyone go check out her incredible book, and start to live healthy. It's not even about weight loss it's about feeling happy in yourself.

Another singer who has lost an impressive amount of weight is Susan Boyle. Express.co.uk charted her weight loss story.

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West Plains couple are first weight-loss surgeries at OMC; working with Dr. Aaron Newton at the Gainesville clinic – Ozark County Times

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:41 am

John and Nicole Smith of West Plains are obsessed withMy 600-Pound Life, a reality show where each episode follows a year in the life of a morbidly obese person. Together, John and Nicole weighed 615 pounds at the beginning of their weight-loss journey last year, with Nicole weighing in at 275 and John at 340. The couple knew they could not reach their weight-loss goals alone, and they sought help from Dr. Magdy Giurgius, a board-certified bariatric surgeon at Ozarks Medical Center Surgical Specialists Clinic in West Plains. They are also being treated during their weight-loss journey by Dr. Aaron Newton at OMCs Gainesville Medical Clinic.

Johns weight-loss goal is fueled by his need for ankle surgery. Born with a birth defect of an extra tendon in his foot, he had surgery when he was young to remove the tendon and reset the foot. The surgery didnt repair the problem, and he soon began walking on the side of his foot. A few more surgeries, with metal bracket and screws put in, and he was still in severe pain when walking. He met with an ankle surgeon in Springfield and was told he weighed too much for the surgery to be a success. John was referred to a pain-management clinic, and it appeared that his only option was to be on pain medication the rest of his life.

I decided I wasnt going to settle for that, John said. ... I wanted to get off the pain meds, get back to a real life, and be able to run with my son.

John and Nicoles son, Zackary, is a motivator for them both. We want to be healthy, not only for our sake, but for Zacks, too, Nicole said. We are planning to drive down to Mammoth Spring to walk around the park with him. That is something we would have never considered before.

After the initial visit with Dr. Giurgius, John and Nicole began their treatment plan prior to their gastric-sleeve surgery. John started his appointments with Dr. Newton, a primary care doctor at the Gainesville clinic, in January 2016. Nicole soon followed and began seeing Dr. Newton in April 2016. They both met with Dr. Newton monthly to weigh in, visit about their progress or work to figure out what went wrong if they didnt lose weight for the month. They also had preoperative appointments with OMC dietician Chris Henson, OMC physical therapist Josh Drummond, OMC bariatric coordinator Jennifer Crockarell and OMC psychologist Dr. Jennifer Long.

When I couldnt break the 300-pound mark, Dr. Newton took the time to talk to me to find out what was working and what wasnt. He got me back on track, John said.

During Dr. Newtons care prior to surgery, John lost 63 pounds, and Nicole lost 49 pounds. The monthly visits, weigh-ins and treatment plan were documented for insurance purposes, and in both cases, insurance covered their visits and their weight-loss surgery.

This is not an easy fix. This is a lifestyle change. We changed to a low-carb, low-calorie diet, Nicole said.

Its a mind thing. You have to set yourself up to win and not fail, John added.

John and Nicole both stressed that keeping a food journal is important. It keeps you accountable, Nicole said. They use the phone appMy Fitness Palto log their meals.

Dr. Giurgius performed Nicoles gastric sleeve surgery this year on Jan. 25 and Johns on Feb. 1. Gastric-sleeve surgery consists of creating a small, sleeve-shaped stomach about the size of a banana during a laparoscopic surgery. Weight loss occurs because the procedure causes the stomach to tolerate a limited amount of food, causing the feeling of fullness more quickly.

Nicole had her surgery on a Wednesday and was back to work on Friday. By Sunday, I was able to move perfectly fine, but it took about a week and a half to not have any pain when doing movements that required using my stomach muscles, Nicole said.

Johns recovery was a little more difficult. It was about a week before I was getting around. I did make myself get up and walk when I felt bloated or sick to my stomach, John said.

It definitely helps having your partner go through this with you, John said. You need a strong support system, and we had one with each other. For those who dont, we created a Facebook group so we can help others who are considering gastric sleeve surgery, Nicole said. (On Facebook search for West Plains Gastric Sleeve Journey.)

The couple still has a way to go in meeting their goals. Nicoles goal weight is 140 to 160 pounds, and Johns goal weight is 180 to 200 pounds. Its not an easy journey, Nicole said. But we have a wonderful support system with Dr. Giurgius, Dr. Newton and Chris Henson.

That support continues for John and Nicole until they reach their weight loss goal and beyond. They will have follow-up appointments with the bariatric surgery team that include continuous monitoring of weight loss, nutrition counseling, adherence to vitamin intake and daily exercise and activities.

You know youve cured yourself when you can drive through McDonalds and buy your son a kids meal and not order anything for yourself, John said.

For more information about gastric-sleeve surgery at OMC Surgical Specialist Clinic at 417-256-1774.

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Dangers of yo-yo dieting addressed – Uniontown Herald Standard

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:40 am

Its not unusual for weight to fluctuate over time. But health officials say the clinical loss and gain of more substantial amounts of weight in a dieting pattern could play a negative role in ones health in the future.

According to Brittney Zack, a clinical dietician at the Uniontown Hospital, the fluctuation is called yo-yo dieting, which resembles the up-and-down motion of a yo-yo.

This fluctuation process typically begins when a person has a desire to lose weight very quickly and thus engages in extreme calorie deprivation, she wrote. Although these results can and will occur, a body is essentially starving in the process, which means that intended fat and unintended lean muscle mass stores can be broken down and lost.

The very act of weight loss especially the loss of muscle that accompanies all weight loss triggers the body to fight back by increasing hunger, slowing metabolism and encouraging fat storage.

That calorie level decrease could lead to bad news when an individual allows him-/herself to satisfy a craving, and ends up regaining the weight little by little.

Michele Pfarr, a clinical nutrition manager at Monongahela Valley Hospital, said another factor that could lead to yo-yo dieting is the failure to address core problems.

If theyre not addressed, you fall back into a pattern, Pfarr said, noting that common issues are eating when youre emotional, bored or tired. Poor eating habits from earlier years could also be the culprit, she said.

They tend to come to the forefront, she noted. Yo-yo dieting is also not a phenomenon that occurs over one given amount of time it instead could be years or months, depending on the individual.

Zack added that the human body will rebound with a starvation response that can result in a quick regain or weight, primarily in the form of fat stores.

Doing this repeatedly over time, or cycling (yo-yo dieting), can affect a bodys overall fat-to-muscle ratio, which ultimately dictates how well the metabolism functions and how easily weight can be maintained in the future, Zack added.

Research has indicated that yo-yo dieting in people who have BMIs at high or below the normal range appears to increase risk of Type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Pfarr, however, noted that studies are pretty divided with a true correlation of yo-yo dieting and health risks.

You may go through this pattern many times, and its regained as fat tissue instead of lean muscle like we desire, Pfarr said. There are increased risks of health disease, but it can vary in terms of the original weight status.

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Quick and easy weight-loss solutions with lifelong results simply dont exist, according to Zack.

One must be dedicated and committed to learning the process of nutritious, mindful eating and pair it with regular exercise, Zack wrote. Once these are learned and comfortable, they become part of a healthy lifestyle, not just an Im on a diet.

Everything in moderation begins to be understood, she added.

Overall, its about making a lifestyle change.

Pfarr said its crucial to be able to implement and maintain good, healthy lifestyle patterns.

Even if its just one new change, Pfarr said. Once youre comfortable, move on to the next one.

She suggested increasing exercise, even if its just through walking or general activity.

Reduced fat in a diet while increasing fruits and vegetables is also a good way to manage calories, she said.

As you start to adopt changes, your overall lifestyle will change and youll be able to maintain your weight, Pfarr said.

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Diet Doc Patients Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss Success With Individually Customized ‘Paleo Diet’ – Marketwired (press release)

Posted: April 17, 2017 at 3:40 am

BURLINGTON, VT--(Marketwired - April 17, 2017) - Despite the abundance of weight loss programs and dietary aids available in the market, finding a reliable weight loss solution can be challenging. Creating a diet plan involves not only identifying harmful dietary habits and avoiding certain types of foods but also establishing a regularly active lifestyle. Emotional eating and inactive lifestyles make weight loss even more challenging. Therefore, even dieters who achieve weight loss success may not maintain low weight as the rate of long-term weight loss retention for 5 years or more is as low as 5%. Creating customized diets based on personal dietary needs and weight loss goals is more crucial than ever.

One of the most popular diets that individuals have been able to maintain in the long-term is the Paleo Diet. The Paleo Diet offers a moderate way to reduce excess body fat and lead a healthier lifestyle without aggressively limiting calories or changing lifestyle factors. Generally, it involves consuming foods that were supposedly eaten by early humans and recommends a strict diet of:

The Paleo Diet has has been praised for its health benefits and relative flexibility but recent studies have shown that the Paleo Diet may not have been as protein-heavy as initially thought. New archaeological findings indicate that early humans largely relied on plant-based foods with animal protein-based supplements when available. The popular version of the Paleo Diet available in the market has been associated with negative effects caused by extremely high levels of saturated fat and protein and low amounts of Vitamin D and calcium. Ancient diets seem to have been more balanced and experimental in terms of plant-based foods, as early humans often explored and adjusted to new environments.

At Diet Doc, a nationally recognized weight loss center, all patients receive weight loss and diet consulting, regardless of their dietary needs or personal weight loss history. With a safe, doctor-supervised diet plan and guidance for life, Diet Doc patients gain the following benefits within the very first month:

Diet Doc programs offer a doctor-supervised diet plan and guidance for life. For patients who struggle with portion control or emotional eating, Diet Doc offers solutions like Metwell, which helps balance metabolism and reduce appetite without harmful side effects. Medical weight loss solutions, even in combination with popular diets like the Paleo Diet, have been shown to be effective when doctor-supervised and customized to an individual's dietary needs, according to Diet Doc's resident medical expert Dr. Rao.

With a team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists and motivational coaches, Diet Doc products help individuals lose weight fast and keep it off. Patients can get started immediately, with materials shipped directly to their home or office. They can also maintain weight loss in the long-term through weekly consultations, customized diet plans, motivational coaches and a powerful prescription program. With Diet Doc, the doctor is only a short phone call away and a fully dedicated team of qualified professionals is available 6 days per week to answer questions, address concerns and support patients.

Getting started with Diet Doc is very simple and affordable. New patients can easily visit https://www.dietdoc.com to quickly complete a health questionnaire and schedule an immediate, free online consultation.

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Diet Doc Weight Loss is the nation's leader in medical, weight loss offering a full line of prescription medication, doctor, nurse and nutritional coaching support. For over a decade, Diet Doc has produced a sophisticated, doctor designed weight loss program that addresses each individual specific health need to promote fast, safe and long term weight loss.

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Diet Doc Patients Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss Success With Individually Customized 'Paleo Diet' - Marketwired (press release)


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