Weight Loss Blog

HCG for Weight Loss

HCG & Medical Weight Loss Human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG for short, is a hormone present at high levels during pregnancy.  HCG is the substance found in the urine of pregnant women that turns the pregnancy test positive.  HCG helps to support the growing fetus during pregnancy and it has been thought to help with

The Ketogenic Diet: What You Need To Know

The Ketogenic Diet is the latest diet craze to hit the weight loss scene.  In fact, if you search the hashtag #keto on Instagram, you'll receive million of posts showing everything from extreme weight loss to high-fat, low-carb meals and recipes. While the Ketogenic diet has become very popular in the US, you should

Erectile Dysfunction Bringing You Down? Weight Loss Can Help ED!

What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. Having ED can lead to poor self-image and relationship difficulties. Did you know that overweight and obese men have a much higher rate of ED and that weight loss can help

Understanding Calorie Density and Weight Loss

You’ve heard it over and over again: the secret to weight loss is to take in fewer calories than you burn. That means you have to eat fewer calories, burn more calories through exercise, or do a little of both. For many people, eating fewer calories is difficult because diets leave them feeling hungry and unsatisfied. But what if there was a way to eat fewer calories without eating less food?

Exercise Tips for Weight Loss

During your medical weight loss program in North Carolina you will be focusing on making positive lifestyle changes that will be beneficial for your weight loss journey. Although dietary changes will be key, you will also need to focus on finding an exercise program that you can incorporate into your new routine.

Understanding Food Labels

Food labels can be found on the back of just about any packaged food or drink. Food nutrition labels are a great way to keep count of calories, but did you know that they can help you keep track of all the nutrients in your food too? Nutrition labels provide you with in-depth information, such as serving sizes and the amount of sodium, fat and fiber in your food.

Low Impact Activity for Weight Loss

Low impact activity is exercise that puts minimal pressure on the joints in your hips, knees or ankles. If you are struggling with your weight, this type of activity is perfect for you, especially during medical weight loss. Low impact activity gets your heart rate up without causing too much stress on your body. It can be relaxing at low intensities and beneficial towards your overall weight loss goals.

Controlling Emotional Eating

There are plenty of reasons why you might eat, other than hunger—you’re bored, stressed, anxious or angry and trying to find relief—but eating for those reasons is not only detrimental to any weight loss goals you may have, but it often leaves you feeling worse. After you’ve finished eating, the original emotional issue is still there, and on top of that, you may even feel guilt for overeating.