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Ask the experts – Realistic Advice for Weight Loss Success
Posted by: | CommentsWeight loss doesn’t have to be difficult and frustrating. Let Dr. Thomas W. Clark and the weight loss experts at CMH help you overcome your barriers to weight loss success so you can incorporate easy to follow information into your every day life and live the healthy life you desire.
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Success is mine this time!
Posted by: | CommentsAt CMH, we are seeing a record number of people meet or exceed their weight loss goals. In addition to the educational curriculum offered through our Weight Management University, individualized counselings, group lifestyle education and fitness classes, newsletters, podcasts and personal training, we instill the confidence for patients to say “Success is mine this time!” It is another reminder of their commitment to break the yo-yo dieting cycle they may have been on in the past and learn what to do and how to eat so they can be successful for life! As an added benefit, these motivated and successful people are wonderful examples for the loved ones in their life.
It is inevitable with any weight loss plan to reach a plateau or experience a relapse. It is most important during these times to talk to your weight loss coach, get involved and overcome your plateau or relapse without using it as an excuse to abandon all of your efforts that were working up until this point. Often, mild tweaking of your plan can make all the difference in the world and keep you on the road to success.
We welcome your struggles here on our blog. Let us know your barriers and struggles and we will give you sound, practical advice so you can experience success this time as well! We offer expert advice and motivation for successful weight loss results each and every day and welcome this new forum so we can do the same for you. We all have barriers to weight loss success - don’t go it alone – share them and help others as well along the way!
Tips for Long Term Weight Loss Success
Posted by: | CommentsCommit to a lifestyle change
Long-term weight loss is achieved through permanent changes in your lifestyle and food choices, not through fad quick fix diets or pills. Before beginning on your weight loss journey, make a commitment to your health and stick with it!
Keep moving
Regular exercise is a critical component of permanent weight loss. We recommend a minimum of five 30-minute sessions per week. Read our exercise tips on this blog for ideas on how to stay motivated and enjoy your exercise routines.
Go slowly and keep your expectations realistic
Remember that drastic weight loss in a short amount of time is not healthy, and it is more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat. Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 pounds per week.
Keep a weight loss journal
Keeping a weight loss journal can be very helpful for long-term weight loss and keeping you focused on your goals. Each day, record what you have eaten, how much, and your mood and emotions. A journal not only keeps you accountable for your food choices, but can also help you identify any behaviors or emotions that trigger overeating. This can be done using our Patient Portal through our website!
Don’t go it alone
An important factor of long-term weight loss is the support and encouragement from others, whether it’s from your doctor, nutritionist, family or friends. Connecting with others helps you stay motivated, learn tips and techniques, and keep focused on your weight loss goals.
