Sleep and Metabolism

A new study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain—obviously this is detrimental to even the best easy weight loss programs. Most people believe that this happens because the sleep deprivation makes a person more susceptible to the temptations of eating bad food, even if the person is using FDA approved medical weight loss pills or working with one of the many choices available in medical weight loss clinics.  While this may be true, this particular study showed a different mechanism for the weight gain— sleep deprivation can cause a person's metabolism to slow down. In fact, the sleep deprivation led to a reduction in a person's metabolism by as much as 20%. Good sleep is essential for weight loss and key to the success of weight loss programs. Try to get at least seven hours of sleep per night.  Not only is it important for weight loss, but it's also very important for your overall health. 

We recently updated the selection of foods and weight reduction products available at our weight loss clinics and medical weight loss centers. Now, in addition to our nutrition bars, lollipops, shakes and pastas, we've just introduced delicious caramel and chocolate Drizzles.  These are brought to us by the same company that provides us with our Control Bars.  Just like the Control Bars, the Drizzles control hunger by stabilizing blood sugar up to nine hours and are a great way to supplement our easy weight loss programs, FDA approved medical weight loss pills and other aspects of our successful and quick weight loss programs.

Get support and info about medical weight loss programs and FDA approved weight loss pills at our Pasadena or Orange County medical weight loss clinics. Visit www.AmericanWeightLossCenter.com to find a location near you.

Diet Sabotage—Don’t Let it Destroy Your Results

Losing weight can be a struggle for many. Although it sounds simple enough to consume fewer calories than you expend every day, there are many common diet mistakes that can sabotage the results of even the best easy weight loss programs. We often meet with clients at our weight loss clinics that have tried everything from medical diet pills and quick weight loss programs to weight loss products and memberships to quick weight loss centers. One of the integral aspects of successful dieting is to avoid some of the mistakes below.

Skipping meals
Many think that an effective weight loss plan includes skipping meals. In fact, when you skip a meal, you may get overly hungry at the next one and overeat.  The most successful dieters eat regular meals, with healthy snacks in between, especially when the time between meals if is longer than four hours. The point of FDA approved weight loss pills is not to help you starve yourself, but to modify your appetite in a healthy way.

Not Keeping a Food Diary. 
When you don’t write down everything you eat, you can easily forget the extra snacks, condiments, larger portions, etc.  Writing it all down keeps you on track and in reality. Effective easy weight loss programs and weight loss clinics are big advocates of keeping food journals.

Not Eating in a Balanced Way
Many easy weight loss programs focus on eating veggies—they’re great for you, but keep in mind the other food groups. At American Weight Loss Centers, we remind clients that protein satisfies hunger more than carbohydrates or fat. And healthy carbs are an important way to fuel your body—especially antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies that help to fill you up.

Trying to Do Too Much
Take one lifestyle change at a time. If you try to completely revamp your lifestyle all at once, it will be difficult and to succeed.  Make small changes that are manageable and easy to stick with. Working with easy weight loss programs and weight loss clinics that offer FDA approved medical weight loss pills and other weight loss products is a great way to get support and assistance for reaching your weight loss goals.

Overestimating calories burned during exercise. 
Studies have shown that exercisers overestimate the number of calories they burn by as much as 25%. Be realistic, and don’t think that if you walk around the block a few times you’ve burned off that cheeseburger.

Sometimes we need a little help. Visit one of American Weight Loss Centers’ medical weight loss centers for easy weight loss programs, medical diet pills and weight loss products that will help you to reach your health and fitness goals. Visit www.AmericanWeightLossCenter.com to find a Pasadena Weight Loss Center or Orange County weight loss program near you.

Weekend Warriors

We all know it’s true—the weekends can destroy the results of weight loss stratgies. Here are some ways to keep your weekend guilt-free.

Work it Out
Get up early at least one day per weekend and work out. This will motivate you to eat better so you don’t blow all the results of your sweat fest. If you can work out both weekend days, you’re golden. Exercising early in the day can cement your resolve for the rest of the day, making you less likely to cheat outrageously.

Move It
In addition to getting your workout on, the weekend is great time to commit to outdoor activities with friends, or even things like bowling—as long as you’re moving around, you’re staying on track.

Plan Your Cheat
If part of your easy weight loss program is to have a weekend “cheat” day, then make sure to eat well for the rest of your weekend. Another great idea for not throwing your quick weight loss program off track is to workout on that cheat day, for the same reasons above, and for the fact that you may not want to cheat as badly as if you didn’t put the time in at the gym. You won’t want to deter all that progress you made in the morning. Also, at the very least, eat a healthy breakfast on your cheat day.

Motivate
Visit one of our weight loss clinics on a Saturday. Whether you’re there to receive FDA approved medical weight loss pills, buy healthy snacks or simply to check in with your quick weight loss program, this visit will definitely inspire you to stay on track on the weekend. Weighing in at one of our weight loss clinics or medical weight loss centers is a great motivator to “be good” for the rest of the weekend.

Write it Down
Write down what you eat all weekend. This will definitely keep you in a good place in terms of what you’re eating.

Club it
If you’re destined to hit up the bars or clubs during the weekend, be smart about it. Drink low-calorie choices like white wine or vodka soda. Be careful of your mixers—juices, soda and even tonic are quick ways to add up calories and can throw off even the best of quick weight loss programs. *If you’re taking medical diet pills, visit one of our weight loss centers and check with your physician to ensure that it’s safe to drink alcohol. If you’re clubbing it, then get on the dance floor and shake it to burn extra calories.

Visit www.AmericanWeightLossCenter.com to learn more about FDA approved medical weight loss pills and medical weight loss programs. Check out one of our great new medical weight loss centers, like our new Aliso Viejo weight loss clinic and Rancho Santa Margarita weight loss clinic.

Small Changes = Big Results

Bikini season is here—but don’t let it stress you out. By incorporating some small, manageable lifestyle changes into your easy weight loss program, you’ll feel much better in time for that beach day on the horizon. Here are a few ways to supplement quick weight loss programs like the ones provided by American Weight Loss Centers to achieve your short-term goals in a safe and healthy manner.

1.    Always Eat Breakfast. Make sure to eat or drink something as soon as you get out of bed. Even a piece of fruit will rev your metabolism. Avoiding breakfast can send your body into starvation mode, which is a big no-no and can result in metabolic issues.

2.    Eliminate one fat from your diet, especially an unhealthy fat (Avocados and nuts are healthy fats). For example, substitute your fat-filled coffee creamer or half and half with non-fat creamer. A simple change like this will save you hundreds of fat calories per day.

3.    Avoid soda. These contain empty calories and sugars that go straight to your hips and thighs. Definitely a hazard to even a FDA approved weight loss program or one using medical diet pills.

4.    Get stress in check. Make sure to exercise regularly and add some form of meditation to your routine. Stress can cause emotional eating, as well as ignite hormonal events that result in excess fat. At your next visit to a weight loss clinic, discuss ways to minimize the stress in your life.

5.    Get spicy. Studies show that certain spices have many health benefits and can boost your metabolism. Try adding red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to your food, add cinnamon to your coffee or sprinkle it on a banana with a teaspoon of honey for a delicious mid-afternoon snack. Weight loss centers or websites can give you more examples of ways to incorporate spices into easy weight loss programs.

6.    Get extreme. Eating foods at more extreme temperatures makes you eat slower, which gives your stomach more time to signal your brain that it’s full. Eating very cold snacks like a popsicle or Greek yogurt from the freezer, or very hot ones, like a cup of soup, will slow you down and limit your intake. Visit one of American Weight Loss Centers’ weight loss clinics to pick up some of our delicious hot and cold snacks, like tomato soup or one of our incredibly delicious smoothie mixes.

7.    Sign up for an easy weight loss program at a weight loss center near you. Sometimes we all need some help, which is why we offer quick weight loss programs and FDA approved medical weight loss pills at our weight loss clinics. *Our Aliso Viejo weight loss clinic and Rancho Santa Margarita weight loss clinic are our newest addition to our Southern California weight loss centers. Visit www.AmericanWeightLossCenter.com for more info.

Snack Rehab Necessary for Successful Weight Loss

Snacks are actually a fundamental part of our diets. Many people eat five meals a day to keep their metabolism revved, so it helps to think of your snack as a mini-meal. The problem is, many people equate snacks to treats, reaching for chips or a candy bar to get them through the 4 pm slump. Hitting up the vending machines can really do detrimental damage to our diets.

One of the integral components of safe yet quick weight loss programs is to realize that a snack can satisfy your craving, while still providing nutrients and fuel for your body. This simple mindset shift can result in weight loss.

Avoid sugary snacks like candy and empty calorie choices like chips and dip—all they do is provide a sugar or carb rush. Instead reach for vegetables and hummus, or fruit and a handful of some antioxidant packed nuts like raw walnuts, almonds or cashews. It’s good to do some food combining to get a little bit from more than one food group. If your cravings are out of control, medical weight loss pills can help eliminate cravings for the wrong type of food (*make sure your medical weight loss program uses only FDA approved weight loss pills).

Other good choices include Greek yogurt, an apple with peanut butter or low-fat cottage cheese. Our Pasadena or Orange County medical weight loss clinics sell some amazing snacks and meal replacements that were developed by the former head of the American Diabetes Association. Our weight loss centers sell delicious protein, appetite control crisps, smoothie and shake mixes, and more. Come browse the delicious selections at one of our Pasadena or Orange County medical weight loss clinics.

Change your snacking habits slowly, maybe incorporate one healthy snack at a time. This will help you maintain this behavior change for the long-term.

Spring into Action with American Weight Loss Centers

Spring is here and we all know what that means—Summer is around the corner! Instead of getting into a panic before you think about getting into that bikini or pair of swim trunks, take a breather and realize that there are quick weight loss programs in existence to help you achieve your weight loss goals. In addition to the FDA approved weight loss program and medical diet pills we offer, we’ve got a slate of great weight loss tips to make your life easier.

Start by getting outside and being active! Commit to spending at least a half hour per day doing something active—whether it’s walking, bike riding, swimming or gardening, simply get moving. If time is a factor, break it up into two 15 minute intervals.

Take advantage of all the delicious summer fruits and veggies available this time of year. Load up on color! Avoid junk food and fast food, as well as packaged foods when you can. Before you take a bite, ask yourself, “Is this going to supply my body with nutrients that it needs?” Whatever you do, avoid starving yourself. You must fuel your body properly or your mind will send a signal to your body that food is in short supply so that it goes into survival mode. This makes your body store fat and slows down your metabolism. If your appetite is out of control, consider visiting one American Weight Loss Center’s medical weight loss clinics in Orange County or Pasadena, to learn how our quick weight loss programs and medical weight loss pills can help you, visit www.americanweightlosscenter.com to get info about our Pasadena and Orange County Medical Weight Loss Centers.

Drink lots of water and green tea, eat breakfast every day and try to eat your healthy dinner early. Snack on oranges, bananas, apples, pears and grapefruit, healthy fats like avocado and raw nuts such as like cashews and almonds, and antioxidant-packed seeds like pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Get moving and eating healthy! Good luck.