There are no surprises here, many have experienced the unfortunate consequences of the weight “yo-yo”. In other words, you lose weight, gain it, lose it, and gosh darn it…. gain it back! While much of this can be blamed on old habits dying hard, there are actual biochemical processes occurring…
It can be extremely frustrating to plateau on a weight loss journey. You may be doing everything right and the weight just isn’t coming off! One of the largest overlooked culprits to the reason the scale isn’t moving much is stress. Here is the how and why this happens and tips to manage stress….
There has been a lot of interest in carbohydrates (carbs) in recent years. From scientists and medical professionals examining the possible link between types of carbs and cancer, to overweight individuals attempting to lose weight with implementation of a low-carb diet. But what exactly is a carbohydrate?…
The ketogenic diet has quickly established itself as an effective weight loss tool in recent years. The ubiquity of the ketogenic diet means that there should be an understanding of how the diet works. This diet calls for restriction of carbohydrates—if properly done this leads to a breakdown, and…
We’ve all heard it before, “Stop eating carbs, only eat two meals a day, and my personal favorite, juicing!”. These are all very commonly known ways to drop a few pounds here and there, but have these ever had any long-term success? Are these sustainable for the rest of your life? What happens…
Unfortunately, we know it, we love it, we eat it…it’s sugar! But do we truly know the effect it’s having on our body? Many may claim that “addiction” is a strong word when it comes to our intake of sugars, but what people don’t know is how serious it truly is. Our body and brain
Let’s face it, with so many new diets and trends in nutrition these days, weight loss seems near to impossible. What may work for one person may not work for another. What may seem to work for a few weeks may result in a major plateau. Our bodies are well oiled machines, and they are
Do you ever wonder if your body breaks down sugar appropriately? Do you have a history of elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, or risk for metabolic syndrome? Do you have a family history of diabetes or insulin resistance? Well, Metformin may be the medication to help you achieve improved metabolic…
What is Metabolic Syndrome? There is quite the buzz about the American epidemic of obesity and the risk of heart disease that follows. With 1 out of 3 Americans with obesity, the crisis is real and the need for intervention great. Metabolic Syndrome is group of conditions that, when present, cause…
Do you need something to help burn fat faster along with your well-balanced diet and exercise? Try our Lipotropic injections here at Options Medical Weight loss. What is Lipotropic? Lipotropic (Lipo) shots are injections of vitamins and amino acids that encourage the body to burn fat. These compounds…
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