Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
I was blessed last week with the birth of a healthy baby boy. Sean is 8 days old as I write this article. His brother Zachary is nearly 5, and Zoey is 7. I’ve spent the last 8 days trying to sleep when I can, eat when I can… Reminds me of when I was a medical resident. However, for my third trip around the merry-go-round, I have a couple observations that are very interesting.
I am thrilled that on June 11th, 2014, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy advocating for patient access to obesity treatment services including behavioral, pharmaceutical, nutritional and surgical interventions. This policy comes one year after the AMA recognized obesity as a “disease requiring a range of medical interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention,” a decision I was thrilled to play a pivotal role in.
When making your summer plans, try to incorporate as much physical activity as you can into your recreational schedule. Be sure to select appropriate activities based on your health and fitness level. Some ideas to consider:
During your medical weight loss program, you will have the aid and assistance of your weight loss doctor and dietitians. However, the lifestyle and dietary changes necessary to maintain a healthy weight and an overall healthier lifestyle requires more than just your appointments with your weight loss team. Dedication and personal responsibility are important parts to the success of any weight loss program.
Our body image relates to how we perceive ourselves and our bodies visually. This includes how we talk and think to ourselves (and to others) about our bodies, how we believe others view us and our level of connectedness to our bodies. For many people, body image can become a large preoccupation. Especially if you feel like you are outside of the “norm” when it comes to your body type or weight.
Increased weight is associated with an elevated risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension). Blood pressure is the force of the heart pumping blood through the arteries. If this pressure rises and remains high, it may lead to other serious problems, including heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.
With the beginning of Spring, now is the time to write down what motivates you and set healthy goals. This is key to either lose weight or maintain weight loss. Don't miss this opportunity to start something for your health with this fresh new season.
We all encounter a certain amount of stress from time to time. Whether it’s due to added pressure from work, school or home life, stress can be disruptive and distracting. During your weight loss program at Clinical Nutrition Center in Denver it is important to make sure that you are managing stress in a way that promotes optimal weight loss and deters any potentially harmful habits like stress eating. Effective stress management can aid in weight loss, prevent weight regain and promote an overall happier lifestyle.
During your medical weight loss program, exercise can be a valuable tool to help you lose weight. Choosing the type of exercise that works for your lifestyle is an important step to reach your weight loss goals. Yoga is a great, low impact activity for anyone during a medical weight loss program because it doesn’t put any extra strain on your joints. It offers the benefits of a cardio workout in a relaxing, stress-free environment.
