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Accountability: The Key to Success
Let’s face it, with so many new diets and trends in nutrition these days, weight loss seems near to impossible. What may work for one person may not work for another. What may seem to work for a few weeks may result in a major plateau. Our bodies are well oiled...
Metformin – A Look into Potential Benefits for Weight Loss
Do you ever wonder if your body breaks down sugar appropriately? Do you have a history of elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, or risk for metabolic syndrome? Do you have a family history of diabetes or insulin resistance? Well, Metformin may be the medication...
What is this I hear about METABOLIC SYNDROME…and do I have it?
What is Metabolic Syndrome? There is quite the buzz about the American epidemic of obesity and the risk of heart disease that follows. With 1 out of 3 Americans with obesity, the crisis is real and the need for intervention great. Metabolic Syndrome is group of...
Lipotropic
Do you need something to help burn fat faster along with your well-balanced diet and exercise? Try our Lipotropic injections here at Options Medical Weight loss. What is Lipotropic? Lipotropic (Lipo) shots are injections of vitamins and amino acids that encourage the...
Insulin Resistance – Silent but SERIOUS and making you Obese!
We all eat food, right? What we don’t all do is realize what happens inside our body after the food is swallowed. To break it down in the simplest form, your body converts food to glucose (sugar) for energy. If the system is not working properly then glucose is not...
All You Need to Know About an InBody Composition Analysis Scale
How does it work? The InBody device uses Direct Segmental Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis to provide accurate readings of your body composition. In simpler terms, it is sending currents through the hand and feet electrodes to the 5 cylinders of your...
How to Vacation Without Ruining Your Diet
Bright blue skies, white sandy beaches, and a refreshing piña colada in one hand—err scratch that, you’re on a diet! Sound familiar? Well, don’t fret because I have quick tips for you to have fun on vacation without ruining your diet plan! Change your MINDSET – Just...
Should you Avoid Gluten?
Gluten is the protein component of various grains (wheat, barley and rye). It is widely believed that avoiding gluten will result in weight loss or improved overall health. However, the only people that must avoid gluten are those with celiac disease. Celiac disease...
Carbohydrates and Weight Gain
Once carbohydrate-containing foods are digested, individual glucose molecules are released throughout the body. Moderate carbohydrate consumption leads to the immediate use or storage of these glucose molecules. However, if excess carbohydrates are consumed a process...
FDA Approved Appetite Suppressants
Options Medical Weight loss is proud to prescribe a variety of FDA approved medications for appetite suppression. With 2 out of 3 adults overweight and 1 out of 3 adults obese, the need for weight loss intervention is great. FDA approved medication for weight loss...