Valley Medical Weight Control: Weight Loss Programs Phoenix

Breath of Fire: Breathing Techniques for Weight Loss

As you try to lose weight and transform your body, it can also be important to reconnect with your body. Breathing exercises not only help to relax your mind and body but can also give your heart a healthy workout. By reducing stress and opening up the cells, breathing exercises can give people more energy for exercise and curb an appetite for higher-calorie foods. In the video below, learn one type of breathing exercise that can aid in weight loss from a certified personal fitness trainer.

The Breath of Fire breathing technique helps to open up your cells and relax you, invigorating you with renewed vitality. Position yourself on a mat and sit tall, drawing your navel toward your spine. Then, take four quick breaths in succession through the nose followed by four quick exhalations through the nose. Inhale and exhale quickly, taking care to not breathe too deeply.

Serving the Phoenix area, Valley Medical Weight Control combines fat-burning injections and appetite suppressants with exercise and a healthier lifestyle to maximize our patients’ weight loss results. Visit us online or call us today at (888) 502-5405.

Happy Valentine's Day! Kiss Away the Calories!

Happy Valentine's Day from Valley Medical Weight Control!

Did you know that one little kiss can burn up to 3 calories? Here are some other fun smooching facts:

• Men who kiss their wives every day prior to going to work live an average of 5 years longer than those that don't (so pucker up, boys!)
• The average person spends 2 weeks of their life kissing
• The world's longest kiss lasted over 30 hours!

Serving the Phoenix area,  Valley Medical Weight Control combines fat-burning injections and appetite suppressants with exercise and a healthier lifestyle to maximize our patients’ weight loss results. Visit us online or call us today at (888) 502-5405.

Healthy Weight Loss Recipes :: Valentine's Day Truffles

Whip up something sweet for your sweetie this Valentine's Day! These little bites of decadence have only 4 grams of fat.

Valentine's Day Truffles

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Directions:

• Combine peanut butter & pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in freezer until firm (about 15min)
• Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 tsp each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment/wax paper and freeze until very firm (about 1 hour)
• Roll the frozen balls in melted chocolate
• Refrigerate until the chocolate is set (about 30 minutes)

For more information about healthy recipes and weight loss, please contact Valley Medical Weight Control. Serving the Phoenix area, our doctors and weight loss programs help you gain the edge in your weight loss battle. Visit us online or call us today at (888) 502-5405.

Diet, Exercise, and Vitamins: The Weight Loss Cocktail

While a healthy diet and regular exercise are certainly key components to effective weight loss, they may not always be enough. Especially given busy schedules and multiple responsibilities, simply finding the time and energy to exercise can be a challenge. If you are struggling with your weight, talk to your weight loss program about incorporating vitamin B and lipotropics into your weight loss plan for additional energy and a healthy metabolism.

What are B Vitamins?

A group of chemically-similar compounds, B vitamins are commonly found in meat, poultry, eggs, fish, and leafy green vegetables. B vitamins help your body to create red blood cells, regulate a healthy metabolism, promote memory, and elevate mood and energy. A deficiency of B vitamins can lead to health complications, including vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.

How do B Vitamins Affect Weight Loss?

While individual B vitamins are used for different functions, they can effectively kick-start your metabolism when combined. An active metabolism can contribute to weight loss by converting calories into energy more effectively. Vitamin B12, for example, increases your energy and suppresses appetite while encouraging the body to break down fat. B vitamins can also counter the negative effects of stress; help the body to metabolize fat and control cholesterol; and regulate serotonin, which plays a role in your appetite and mood. Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6 are all vital for metabolism, energy, and the utilization of carbohydrates and fats. Combined, these vitamins can improve your energy, control your appetite, and help your body do more with the food you eat

Serving the Phoenix area, Valley Medical Weight Control combines fat-burning injections and appetite suppressants with exercise and a healthier lifestyle to maximize our patients’ weight loss results. Visit us online or call us today at (888) 502-5405.

Myoden and Fat Metabolism: What's the Connection?

Did you know that Myoden can have a positive effect on weight loss? So, what is Myoden? Myoden is comprised of Adenosine Monophosphate. It is a naturally occuring cellular metabolite that is needed for proper fat metabolism. It creates energy at a cellular level. It can also boost a low immune system to help with auto immune disorders, memory loss, stress, herpes viruses, chronic fatigue and energy production.

The New England Journal of Medicine reports that Adenosine Monophosphate levels are 22% lower in overweight subjects. Supplementing with Myoden Spray could increase the calories burned thus increasing energy and metabolic function.

Try Myoden today with one of our special weight loss offers!

• $60 for a 1-month supply
• Get a FREE LIPODEN injection with the purchase of Myoden Spray ($28 value!!!)

For more information about this and other special offers, please visit Valley Medical Weight Control online or call us today at (888) 502-5405.