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Your Body's Water Needs

Your body needs water to maintain good health. Drinking enough water will help you look and feel better while helping to prevent diseases such as cancer and aiding in weight loss.

This video offers options and tips on how to meet your daily water goal. Water infused with vitamins and nutrients can be a great choice, but check the labels to ensure you’re not ignoring any calories consumed. You can also choose options such as seltzer or flavor additives if you don’t like drinking plain water.

At Valley Medical Weight Control in Tempe, you’ll learn the importance of water and good nutrition for meeting your weight loss goals. We can help you achieve a slimmer, healthier body, so call us at (888) 502-5405. You can learn more about water and weight loss by visiting our website. 

What Are the Most Common Diet Myths?

At the start of a new year, many people begin to regret their holiday food decisions. However, this is a great time to commit to a healthier lifestyle. If weight loss is one of your new year’s resolutions, you may want to think twice before beginning a diet regimen. Keep reading to learn more about the most common diet myths.

Myth: Skipping Meals Will Help You Lose Weight

Many people mistakenly believe that skipping meals can promote faster weight loss. In actuality, skipping meals can actually hinder your ability to achieve successful weight loss. This is because when you deny yourself food, your body reacts as if you are starving and begins converting what food you do eat into fat reserves. 

Myth: All Fats Should Be Avoided

Another common diet myth is that all fat sources should be avoided. Certain fats are actually good for your body, as they provide you with energy, help rebuild cells, and promote hormone production. This includes fats found in foods such as fish, low-fat dairy, avocados, seeds, and nuts.

Myth: Eating Carbohydrates Leads to Weight Gain

Your body needs a certain amount of carbohydrates to function properly. While many people think that carbohydrates will cause weight gain, certain carbohydrates, like those found in whole grains, can actually make it easier for you to lose weight by providing you with fiber and keeping you full for longer.

Myth: You Can’t Go Wrong with Fruits and Vegetables

It is probably no surprise to you that consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to your health and can support weight loss. However, this doesn’t mean that you should eat these items in excess. Even healthy foods can cause weight gain if eaten in large amounts, so be sure you are practicing moderation with all food choices.

Fad diets and yo-yo dieting simply don’t work. Learn how to lose weight effectively and keep it off by contacting Valley Medical Weight Control at (888) 502-5405. You can also learn more about our weight loss programs, lipotropic injections, and B12 injections by visiting our website. 

The Dangers of Belly Fat

Belly fat refers to the fat deep inside your abdominal cavity which attaches to organs like your stomach and liver. Unlike love handles, this type of fat can be extremely dangerous.

This video takes a closer look at the dangers associated with belly fat. The fat located in your abdominal cavity can secrete chemicals that cause inflammation throughout your body. This can lead to organ damage and increase your risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes, and heart disease. Watch this video clip for some great food and exercise tips.

When diet and exercise are not enough, it may be time to consult a medical weight loss provider. Get on the road to a healthier lifestyle by contacting Valley Medical Weight Control at (888) 502-5405. We offer fat-burning injections, lipotropic injections, and appetite suppressants. 

Personalizing Your Weight Loss Program: Resources for Further Reading

A healthy, well-balanced diet plan and a comprehensive fitness routine are two important components of a weight loss program. What those diet and exercise plans look like, though, will vary from person to person. Depending on your body type, health status, and other factors, one plan may work better for you than another. Talk to your weight loss doctor about customizing a weight loss program that works for your specific needs and goals.

• Do you need help finding the right exercise plan for your lifestyle? This WebMD guide outlines different fitness options for different types of people and preferences.
• Your current fitness levels will influence the type of exercise routine you do. By meeting your body where it is, you can safely acclimate your body to exercise and work gradually towards your goals.
• In order to maintain your weight loss, eating a healthy diet must become a habit. The American Institute of Cancer Research offers seven tips for healthy eating.

For more information on exercise and weight loss, visit Valley Medical Weight Control. Our Phoenix weight loss programs combine 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. 

Should You Avoid Soda?

If you are trying to lose weight, being conscious on your daily calorie consumption can help you to eat a balanced, nutritious diet and eliminate unhealthy foods. But what you drink can affect your weight and health as much as what you eat. Soda is the single largest source of calories for the average American, and just one eight-ounce serving of soda can contain the recommended intake of sugar for an adult for an entire day!

For more information on eating a healthy diet for weight loss, visit Valley Medical Weight Control. Our Phoenix weight loss programs combine 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.