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Warming up and Cooling Down with Aerobic Exercise

Posted: May 17 in Weight Loss Tips by

When you set out on a weight loss journey, diet and exercise should always go hand in hand. After all, the calories you take in must be burned off sufficiently in order to lose weight. Additionally, when your muscles, heart and lungs work properly, all the functions of the body become more efficient, including your metabolism. The American Heart Association recommends each of us take part in thirty minutes of aerobic exercise five times per week.

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A Heart Healthy Diet Option with Mediterranean Cuisine

Posted: May 03 in Weight Loss Tips by

Many of us are looking for that perfect diet that will enable us to lose weight, reduce co-morbidities such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, but most of all satisfy our hunger in a way that does not leave us wanting more food. Adding Mediterranean food to our diet may be just what we are all looking for.

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Sandy: Weight Loss

Posted: Apr 19 in Patient Results by

Midwest Weight Control literally saved me from surgery. I was preparing to undergo lap-band surgery. When I had a visit with the surgeon, he didn’t even know who I was, if that was my initial visit or what stage of the process I was even at. It was actually my THIRD visit and I was ready to undergo the lap-band process. At that point I decided that this was NOT the route I wanted to take, especially with this particular surgeon. While I was re-evaluating my options on whether or not I was going to proceed with that surgeon, I looked into other options and found Midwest Weight Control.

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How to Spot a Fad Diet for Weight Loss

Posted: Apr 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Weight loss is difficult enough on its own. Creators of fad diets make the struggle worse by taking advantage of sometimes desperate people who would try just about anything to lose weight.

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Jennifer: 85lb. Weight Loss

Posted: Apr 04 in Patient Results by

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. After the birth of my twins, my weight continued to spiral out of control and I gained another 30 pounds within 3 years. Life gets so busy and I found myself making poor choices due to lack of planning (and quite frankly lack of sleep). After meeting with Patty, I knew this program was just what I needed and signed up the next week.

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Buffet Survival

Posted: Mar 24 in Weight Loss Tips by

Buffets seem like a good deal. You pay one price and get to eat all you want. While it may be a value, it’s a roadblock for your weight loss goal. However, if your significant other, friend or family member insists on going to that popular Maple Grove buffet, you can still go. It just takes some know-how and discipline to keep your weight loss plan on track while dining out at a buffet.

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Stress and Weight Gain

Posted: Mar 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

While the immediate reaction to stress is a lack of appetite, experts now believe that chronic stress can actually lead to weight gain. Eating often becomes a way to relieve stress. What’s more, the cortisol released into the body during stress events, remains in the body after the stressful trigger, causing an increase in appetite. Despite being under stress, people can still achieve weight loss by following a few tips.

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5 Goals to Eating Healthier

Posted: Feb 25 in Weight Loss Tips by

Many people who struggle with weight loss don’t realize that a few simple changes to their eating habits can help them become healthier and can also help them lose weight. The key to changing your diet is to implement changes in stages rather than all at once and to think of it as a lifestyle change rather than a diet. The following five goals can help you eat healthier.

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Getting Support When You Change Your Eating Habits

Posted: Feb 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

When you are on a weight loss plan, modifying your diet to include healthier foods is crucial. Taking on new dietary habits takes work, but, it’s easier when you have a good support network helping out. With people supporting you in these new, healthier habits, you are more likely to stick with your new diet and lifestyle.

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Turn Your Walk into a Workout

Posted: Jan 31 in Weight Loss Tips by

Walking is by far one of the most convenient ways of getting more physical activity into your life — and helps you with your weight loss goal. It’s free and can be done in practically any type of weather, barring extreme conditions of course.

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