Medical Weight Loss Center of Lancaster

04/24/2023

We all struggle with cravings at times.
Here are some helpful hints to help deal with them:

1. Eat a balanced diet: Eating a balanced diet with plenty of protein, fiber, and healthy fats can help you feel full and satisfied, which may reduce the frequency and intensity of food cravings.

2. Stay hydrated: Dehydration can sometimes be mistaken for hunger or food cravings, so it's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

3. Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate appetite and increase the likelihood of food cravings. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

4. Manage stress: Stress can trigger food cravings, so finding ways to manage stress (such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises) may be helpful.

5. Practice mindful eating: Paying attention to your food and eating slowly can help you tune into your body's natural hunger and fullness signals, which may reduce the intensity of food cravings.

6. Keep healthy snacks on hand: Keeping healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or cut-up vegetables, on hand can help you resist unhealthy food cravings when they arise.

7. Avoid trigger foods: If you know that certain foods trigger your cravings, try to avoid them or limit your exposure to them as much as possible.

Remember, it's normal to experience food cravings from time to time, and it's okay to indulge in moderation. However, if food cravings are interfering with your ability to maintain a healthy diet or lifestyle, it may be helpful to work with a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian to develop a personalized plan for managing them.

12/23/2022

There has been an unbelievable amount of interest from people with regard to injectable treatments for weight loss. The prescription medication, semaglutide has been available for several years to treat Diabetes as Ozempic and now Obesity as Wegovy. It can be a great option for either problem but is very expensive if it is not a covered benefit of health insurance. Here is a well written article from Forbes that discusses the treatment. If you have interest in losing weight, check with your health plan and see if it is covered for you!

Ozempic For Weight Loss: Risks, Side Effects And More

07/20/2022

For those of you who need to find a type of exercise that you enjoy, may I suggest that you get the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset and check out the Supernatural App?! I do it every day at home and love it!!!

What a great way to burn calories!

07/07/2022

This is an amazing workout platform for those of you who have the Oculus VR headset!

Workout near, go far.

04/04/2022

Here is an interesting article with useful tips for eating to lose weight!

As we age, our ability to lose weight slows down. But these eating habits can speed up weight loss and help you reach your health goals.

04/13/2020

12/29/2019

Yet another medical benefit from weight loss😊

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/922817

10/16/2019

Here is a new article with a new view on the first meal of the day. This may be helpful to many of you who are trying to figure out the best way to eat for weight loss. Have a look!

As our understanding of nutrition has evolved, we've learned that eating earlier in the day can be more favorable for shedding pounds, while eating later can interfere with weight loss -- and for more than one reason.

04/07/2019

Here is an interesting article on diet and longevity 😊

Poor diet is the top risk for death and disability around the world, according to a new 27-year global study of 195 nations.

03/31/2019

If you are interested in weight loss, you MUST read this! This is great news!

There are several promising drug candidates to combat obesity, one of America's biggest diseases and contributors to mortality. Still, doctors have been slow to call obesity a disease, and insurance coverage remains skimpy.

09/28/2018

I attended a live lecture today at the annual Fall Obesity Summit in Washington, DC by the founder of this website. It has lots of great information and it’s free! Check it out!

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