Thanks to Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center of Orlando, you can have your spider and varicose veins treated. No more embarrassing marks means it will be time to start showing off those legs again!
We are going to share with you a few of our absolute favorite, leg toning exercises. By implementing these exercises into your daily routine, you will be on your way to toned and fit legs you can be proud of when you decide to bust out a pair of shorts! Continue reading “5 Best Leg Toning Exercises”
As much as we hate to admit it, Winter is the time of year when we get all cozied up in our jackets and sweatpants, and forget about keeping up with our bodies for a couple months. Sadly, this time of year is rapidly coming to an end. This means that soon it will be shorts and tank top season, which isn’t such good news if you aren’t proud of your body. So what can you do about this?
Weight Management Programs. We hear a lot about them, but are they really worth the time and money it takes to follow one to the letter? Better yet, are they worth joining as part of your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight?
SVELTE MD: THE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Weight Management Programs can get a lot of undue flak, especially in the clinical field. The reason for this is because so many of the clinical weight loss programs only provide patients pills and heavy bills. Not so with Svelte MD.
You see, our program goes beyond simply popping a pill and calling it a day. While we do use medication as part of our program, we do so only as one step — it’s only one piece of a larger puzzle. Our specialists will keep track of your BMI, as well as your weight, and will develop meal plans, exercise routines, and more. The result is a wholly personal experience, and one that is designed to provide healthy, safe weight loss.
STICKING WITH IT
At the end of the day, weight loss programs are only as effective as you allow them to be. Even with a program like ours, if you do not dedicate yourself to changing the necessary problems you can control, no kind of regimen will help you lose weight.
Perhaps, when we get right down to it, you should make a different resolution for 2012…
“I RESOLVE TO WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT IN 2012”
This should be the communal resolution for all of us who need to manage our weight. It’s not enough to say we want to lose weight, or to enroll in a weight loss program. We need to truly want to lose weight. We need to want to lose weight more than we want that promotion, or a date with that cute guy at the gym.
Instead of making a resolution to join a weight loss program, make the resolution to want to lose weight. Get yourself mentally and emotionally prepared to do this. Once you’re ready to commit, follow the instructions on our homepage and let Svelte MD help you make good on your New Year’s resolution.
Pretty soon we’ll be leaving 2011 behind. 2012 is on its way, and most of us would like to ring in the New Year in as best shape as possible. Whether you are planning ahead for 2013, or you’d simply like to remain thin and healthy for the upcoming year, we’ve got a list of the Top 10 Ways to Stay Svelte in 2012!
10) CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!
As most any one can tell you, Cardio is some of the best exercise our bodies can receive. Whether you’re planning on riding your bike instead of driving, walking around the neighborhood after dinner, or simply running for a few minutes on a treadmill, Cardio is the quickest means of keeping your weight in check.
09) HAVE POOL, WILL SHED POUNDS
Swimming pools aren’t just for kids in the summer time. If you want to find a great workout, look no further than your own back yard (or Recreation Center). Swimming pools provide for a myriad of ways to work out our bodies, from exercising the muscles in our arms and legs to providing one of the most intense cardiovascular work-outs around. Better yet, swimming is fun — what better way to inspire weight loss?
08) FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
If you are looking for a way to get the whole family whipped into shape, look no further than… video games? While it might sound unrealistic, many video games are being developed that make fitness fun. Perhaps you won’t lose weight strictly by playing the copious games out there, you will have fun while training yourself to engage in more physical activities. With titles like Zumba, Wii Fit, and Dance Central families with any video game console can learn fun, addictive exercises for the whole family.
07) DIET
So you’re already exercising pretty regularly, but you don’t notice any changes? More than likely you should look to what you’re eating. Part of weight management is reconciling how much of something you eat, but many people often forget that what you eat matters most. The key to a healthy diet is to balance your diet, and to moderate your habits before they get out of control. You don’t have to stop eating Cupcakes altogether — just eat fewer, and less often.
06) ABSTAIN FROM SODA
Sodas are some of the worst things you can put into your body. Never mind what the sugar and carbonation do to our teeth, sodas are also the largest culprit when it comes to contributing to our empty fats and sugars. As the fat in sodas serves no health benefit it gets left in our stomachs — one of the most complained about problem areas. If you have a spare tire you are desperate to get rid of, put down the soda and have some water instead.
05) DEVELOP PATIENCE: NIX FAST FOOD
This is so well known I shouldn’t even have to mention it, but excuses always nullify this common-sense tip. I know most of us have jobs that make it difficult — or near impossible — to prepare healthy meals throughout the day. I doubt that this will change in 2012, so let’s start making a difference ourselves. Pre-prepare meals before heading off to work. This can be done each night before bed, and can consist of simple meals using simple ingredients.
4) PRACTICE PERSISTENCE
Weight loss relies on persistence. You won’t get into shape over night, so stop expecting too much too soon. If you’re not seeing results as quickly as you’d like, don’t give up. Maybe even step up your routine slightly, and see if that makes any difference. Whatever you do, stay persistent.
3) JOIN A PROGRAM AT A GYM
Some of the best results are being achieved by people who join classes at their local gyms, or recreation centers. Programs such as Yoga, Zumba, and even dance classes are sweeping the nation in 2011. Given their popularity, as well as their results, expect this trend to grow in 2012.
2) DEVELOP A REGULAR ROUTINE
Many of us exercise, but only when we can find the time. As hectic as life can be, it would do us well to create a regular exercise routine that we can stick with. Even if it’s something as simple as doing crunches while watching your favorite television show — whatever it is, stick with it.
1) VISIT SVELTE MD TODAY
We’re #1? Of course we are! At Svelte, our specialists will actually go so far as to help you stay on top of your weight. We do this by providing personally developed diet plans, exercise routines, as well as give you the necessary diet medications and encouragement necessary to stay in shape. We have programs for adults and teens, and we do what most other Weight Management Specialists don’t: We provide results.
Make an appoint to meet with us today. All you have to do is follow the instructions on our homepage, and you, too, can start of 2012 with promising results.
On the road to weight management, one of the most proven methods of achieving results is the reliable activity of running. This is not only good for keeping one’s weight in check, but it does wonders for the circulation as well. However, some people pay too much attention to the scale when running. This can create a problem that, on the surface, appears to make no sense.
Every one who runs (or exercises at all) might see a growth in their weight, but they take this information as an unsettling de-motivator that stops them dead in their tracks. The reason being that they have been told the act of running burns calories, and thus leads to weight loss. While this is true, they ignore the fact that running also increases weight.
Curious as to why this occurs? The answer, actually, is quite simple.
Good Weight Gain Vs. Bad Weight Gain
When keeping track of your weight, you should observe your progress under two different lights: Healthy Weight Gain, and Unhealthy Weight Gain. The two are very different forms of putting on weight, and one should always strive for the first alternative.
You see, Healthy Weight Gain includes any weight that is added to your body through the building of muscles. Activities such as running can lead to this kind of weight gain, as the physical activity is stimulating the muscles being worked. This stimulation causes the muscles to grow, and as a result causes them to add on pounds.
Unhealthy Weight Gain includes the creation and storing of fat — fat that doesn’t get burned because no physical activity is taking place. We accumulate this kind of weight by eating unhealthy foods that are high in fat or sugars, or in simply leading an inactive lifestyle.
Unhealthy Weight Gain is the enemy, and should be treated as such.
Keep Your Pace
If you find yourself “chasing the pounds” every time you go for a run, keep in mind that the weight you are gaining is more likely attributed to the muscles you are building. Just because your weight seems to have plateaued (or increased), do not become discouraged. The work you are doing is making a difference, but your scale cannot discern the reasons for your added pounds.
We suggest always visiting a weight management specialist, like those at Svelte MD. They are trained in measuring your BMI (Body Mass Index), which reveals the truth about the pounds you own. Through studying your body as a whole, not just the number attached to it, our specialists can tell how much of your weight is healthy (muscle), and how much is unhealthy (fat).
With this kind of knowledge, you can rest assured that your efforts are not in vain — and it may even spur you to step-up your routine.
In the end, the best thing to remember is that any physical activity that keeps your body fine-tuned and healthy is beneficial. Exercise such as running will cause weight gain — but in a good way. If you spend your time running but do not notice a decrease in your body-fat, we encourage you to visit Svelte MD to see how our specialists can assist you. Begin with a consultation, which you can sign up for on our home page!
So you’ve decided to lose Dr. Bragg’s weight management services to help you shed unsightly pounds, but you’re wondering how to keep up your own personal exercise regimen. Don’t feel bad, as this feeling hits every one who dreams of losing weight. It is affectionately referred to as “The Wall” – and hitting it can be enough to crush the strongest of spirits.
How do I get around The Wall?
What if I’m not strong enough to overcome this feeling of defeat?
How can I ease my way into an exercise routine that is fun, but ALSO rewarding?
These are all common questions, derived from millions of men and women who have struggled with the same problem you might be facing. There is good news and bad news, so let me hit you with the bad news first:
In order to lose weight, you WILL have to find the strength and dedication necessary to achieve results.
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The good news, however, is there are readily available ways to do this that are, at the same time, fun and engaging. As a matter of fact, there is one method you can use to help train yourself for the long road ahead – and it can involve the whole family!
We’re talking about Wii Fit, the interactive video game peripheral from popular video game manufacturer Nintendo. This revolutionary method for helping inspire healthy choices has been helping people get in gear since it was released over a year ago. Can it help you?
What Wii Fit Can Do
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While the game has become a popular fixture in households and receives rave reviews from countless sources, there is a limit to what the game can do to help you lose weight. But be warned that Wii Fit is not the miracle machine some tout it as being.
For starters, Wii Fit offers a small set of exercises that will actually provide results. These segments include a delightful run through a simulated city (think an adorable version of San Francisco) that forces you to run in place for several minutes, as well as a fairly comprehensive Yoga program. The rest of the segments within the game are, appropriately, akin to fun little diversions.
Even the most physically challenging aspects of Wii Fit come off as being mild at best, and if they do offer results it is merely due to the main purpose of Wii Fit: To keep you conscious about maintaining a routine of physical activity. Apart from that, it has very little actual benefit to warrant relying on it as your only means of exercising.
What the Wii Fit does is allow you an easy, fun way to keep track of your personal development. It rewards progress and “stickwithitness”. In doing so it helps encourage you during the time in which you are likely to hit The Wall, providing the support necessary to vault over it instead of surrendering to it.
What Wii Fit Can’t Do
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As we mentioned, the Wii Fit cannot take the place of regular exercise and other physical activity. The segments and exercises contained within the game are merely for assisting in building a routine, to maintain discipline. As such, you should not expect the game to provide you with the results you desire.
Another weak link in the game is the included scale/balance board peripheral. While it is a delight to use when playing the games, it also provides an outlet for Wii Fit’s biggest drawback. You see, the scale simply measures your BMI (Body Mass Index) based upon how much pressure your standing still provides. It does not take into actual account why your BMI ranks as high (or as low) as it does.
Some people are short, but have a decent mass of muscle that accounts for their weight. Wii Fit cannot judge this, so it will always instruct you to take action that, really, won’t benefit your body type. It will also insist that any muscle gain that puts on pounds will contribute to your “getting fat” (the game does not spare any feelings when sizing players up). As such, it is imperative to use your weigh-ins from Svelte as a guide for your progress.
So, essentially, the Wii Fit is great for making physical activity a habit. That being said, it is a very poor replacement for visiting a weight management professional.
If you want to lose weight, don’t fall for gimmicks or fads. Fill out the form on our home page to schedule an appointment with a legitimate weight management specialist today!
The Varsity Football team for the Bishop Moore Hornets returns from their bye week on the 21st with another victory. Currently sitting at 5-1 for the season, Matt Hedrick and his team are on track to meet or beat last season’s 9-3 record. In their last game against Poinciana, the Hornets gouged the Eagles in a 61 -14 victory in Kissimmee. With three touchdown passes by Quarterback Danny May and a 20-yard interception “pick six,” the Hornets went 2-0 in district play. Bishop Moore had a bye week this past week and will play Eustis High School on Friday.
Losing weight is an uphill battle. Unfortunately some people think that the best way to win the war against gaining weight is through demanding — and often dangerous — “miracle diets”. This could not be farther from the truth. Continue reading “The Skinny on Medical Weight Loss”
It’s October, so it must be time for Breast Cancer awareness! This time of year serves the social duty of reminding people that breast cancer is still a major threat to millions of women (and, in some cases, men) all over the world, and that it must be fought by any means necessary. One such method for fighting breast cancer is to reminding women of the importance of weight loss.
Obesity has been discovered to play an important part in many forms of cancer, but namely in the occurrence of breast cancer. In 2001, in fact, a study provided information that pointed to obesity as being related to 25 – 30 percent of several major cancers. Inactivity in general seems to add to the problem, as well.
Another problem that obesity presents is that it makes checking for breast cancer much more difficult, hence making it almost impossible for early detection and prevention. You see, as more fat is stored in the breasts it becomes easier for cancerous growths to remain undetected by touch. It is even especially difficult to see a possible tumor as it has more fatty tissue to hide underneath.
If you are overweight it is essential to get regular mammograms, especially as you near Menopause (when women are at a higher risk for breast cancer). Mammograms are much more reliable for detecting threatening growths than self-testing, and if received regularly they play an unequaled role in the early detection of the cancer.
So please remember: Breast Cancer is a villain that must be stopped, a destroyer of families and friendships. If you are overweight, we urge you to exercise and keep a healthy diet, and to receive regular mammograms. The only way to beat breast cancer is to stay on top of it, by whatever means necessary.
When looking into safe, healthy weight management consider Svelte MD. Simply fill out the form on our homepage to receive a consultation!
Thanks to Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center of Orlando, you can have your spider and varicose veins treated. No more embarrassing marks means it will be time to start showing off those legs again!
It’s October, so it must be time for Breast Cancer awareness! This time of year serves the social duty of reminding people that breast cancer is still a major threat to millions of women (and, in some cases, men) all over the world, and that it must be fought by any means necessary. One such method for fighting breast cancer is to reminding women of the importance of 
If you are overweight it is essential to get regular mammograms, especially as you near Menopause (when women are at a higher risk for breast cancer). Mammograms are much more reliable for detecting threatening growths than self-testing, and if received regularly they play an unequaled role in the early detection of the cancer.