 Patient Success Story: Bob- 35,560 and Counting...
- Special Class Offering: Healthy Travelling
- Mindful Weight loss -Eating in the Now with Dave Engstrom PhD.
- Recipe of the Month: Chocolate ice cream
- Article: Produce Power
- Recipe: Cantaloupe Slush with Mango
- What the experts say
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 Patient Success Story:Yolanda- 34,067 Pounds Lost and Counting...
- Special Class Offering: Taking Charge of Your Cravings
- Eating Healthy This Summer
- Knowledge is Power!
- Cherry Vanilla Cooler
- Sugar Free Snow Cones
- Article: Pushing Past Excuses
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 Patient Success Story: Ken- Share Your Story with Us
- 32,198 Pounds Lost and Counting...
- Special Class Offering: Sabotage Syndrome
- New Snacks are Now Available
- Exercise Counseling
- Active Maintenance
- Article: Taking control of setbacks
Successful weight loss generally means making changes in the way we live and the health choices that we make each day. When things are going well, sticking with these behavioral changes is usually manageable. However, when the going gets tough, our new behaviors may give way to old habits and we find ourselves struggling with setbacks in our journey to a healthier weight. Often, there is so much emphasis on winning in our lives that it is hard to recognize there is just as much to learn from setbacks as there is from success.
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 How to Grieve the Loss of Food as a Companion- Patient Success Story - Sherri
- Share Your Story with Us
- WOW! Over 30,000 Pounds Lost!
- Recipe of the Month - Dreamsicle
- Active Maintenance
- Article - Prescription Exercise
Many of the benefits we get from exercise are similar to the effects of some prescription medicines. Exercise can fight stress, relieve depression, strengthen bones, and improve the immune system. But, like any prescription medicine, it has to be taken in a measured dose and repeated regularly to work.
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 A Special Evening with Dr. Craig Primack- Dr. Primack and Dr. Ziltzer are TOP DOCS!
- Patient Success Story: Congratulations to Cindy for her 80lb Weight Loss
- Success Strategies from Winning Losers
If you want to know how to lose weight and keep it off, why not ask 5000 people who have maintained at least 30lbs of weight loss for over 12 months? Since 1994, Rena Wing, Ph.D. and James O. Hill, Ph.D. have maintained the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR), an ongoing project that tracks people who have achieved long term weight loss.
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 Full Meal Replacement chocolate bars are now available! - We've Lost 26,292
- Check out our Wall of Fame
- March Specialty Class: It's All About Perception
- Recipe of the month: Cherry Chocolate Fizz
- Dress for Comfort
- Patient Success Story - Duane
- Resistant Starch: The Latest Diet Fad or a Healthful Trend?
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 Patient Success Story
Congratulations to Tammi for her 60lb Weight Loss
Are you a stress eater?
It's not uncommon for people in our weight-conscious society to describe themselves as "stress eaters." Research has shown that chronic stress, emotional upset, and poor coping skills can increase a person's risk of obesity.
Embracing Exercise 2 Minutes at a Time
It's easier to cut 500 calories from your diet than it is to burn off 500 calories through exercise - much easier. Exercise alone is not a particularly effective method for losing weight-especially large amounts of weight, and people who attempt weight loss through exercise alone have a difficult task ahead of them.
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Pedometer Users Who Set Goals Decrease Weight and Blood Pressure
 A new study that examined data from over 20 pedometer use experiments found that when pedometers users had a specific step goal, they were able to achieve significant increases in physical activity and, as a result, also experienced significant decreases in body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP).
Congratulations to Janet for her 70lb Weight Loss
The staff at Scottsdale Weight Loss Center would like to congratulate Janet on her 70 lb weight loss in just 27 weeks.
Boosting Self Esteem Can Boost Weight Loss Success
Self Esteem. It's a term we come across frequently in the media and in self-help books, but when asked to define it, most Americans have difficulty pinpointing its meaning. Many think of it as body image.
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Self Monitoring is a Key Weight Loss Success Factor
 Individuals who self-monitor their eating habits and activity patterns have more success losing weight and maintaining that weight loss.
December Success Story
The Staff at Scottsdale Weight Loss Center would like to congratulate Beverly Croy on her 67 pound weight loss!
Sticking With a Weight Loss Program
Starting a weight loss program is challenging, but as veteran dieters can tell you, sticking with a weight loss program is the tough part.
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Exercising While Traveling
 Whether you're going to be traveling for business or pleasure, it is important to remember to exercise. Being physically fit involves exercising at home or away and not taking too much time off in-between. Exercising or being active while traveling helps prevent the inevitable weight gain from dining out, assists in combating jet lag, and reduces stress.
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Try this hearty soup made with sautéed chicken and OPTIFAST® 800 Chicken soup mix. This low calorie, high protein soup is perfect for weight management. It is satisfying and flavorful without being too filling.
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Stressing Out
 Stress is a very natural process. Stress allows us to respond to the pressures found at home, work, school, and the environment. Stress is a good thing, to an extent. It keeps us from leading unexciting lives and allows us to "fight or flee" in dangerous situations. When stress goes When stress goes beyond our threshold, it is no longer considered beneficial. It can put a strain on relationships, harm our health, and decrease our enjoyment of life.
Fudgesicles
Try this rich chocolate ice treat this summer. With only 160 calories per serving it's satisfying, healthful, and slimming.
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The Skinny on Fats
 Fats can be confusing. Which ones are we suppose to watch out for and which ones are we suppose to eat? What exactly do they do to our bodies, and where do all of these fats come from? Hopefully this article can answer some of these questions. Fats can be confusing. Which ones are we suppose to watch out for and which ones are we suppose to eat? What exactly do they do to our bodies, and where do all of these fats come from? Hopefully this article can answer some of these questions.
Peanutty Snack Bites
Looking for a flavorful sweet treat that you don't need to feel guilty about? Try these peanut butter snacks made with OPTIFAST 800 powder, granola and a sprinkling of chocolate chips. A perfect pick-me-up or quick snack on the run.
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A Tool to Live By
 The USDA introduced the new food guide pyramid, called MyPyramid, in 2005. This tool is designed to help individuals, ages 2 and older, create a healthy eating plan and encourage daily physical activity.
OPTIFAST® Breakfast Ideas
For a nutritious and easy to prepare breakfast try our oatmeal or cream of wheat variations using OPTIFAST vanilla ready-to-drink formula. They're perfect for giving you plenty of energy to get through the morning.
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Biking Your Way to Better Health
 Biking is a wonderful activity for virtually anyone. It is a type of exercise that fits all ages, shapes, and sizes. One of the main reasons that biking is enjoyed by so many is that biking can be tailored to each person's personal fitness level.
Banana Berry Smoothie
Cool, satisfying and potassium rich, these delicious banana smoothies are a perfect low calorie drink to share with a friend. Add OPTIFAST® for additional nutrients or try the traditional low calorie smoothie recipe.
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Smart Food Choices When Dining Out
 Going out to eat is a fun, enjoyable experience for most. The main objective when frequenting a restaurant is to keep calories and fat in-check without skimping on taste.
Corn Chowder
Always a favorite, corn chowder using OPTIFAST® 800 Soup as a base gives you a low calorie food along with a healthy serving of vitamins and minerals. Try this recipe to warm you up on a cold winter day.
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Getting Physically Fit as a Family
 Childhood obesity is sky-rocketing in the U.S. for a variety of reasons. Kids are more sedentary than they used to be, relying on TVs, computers, and video games to entertain them. They are eating more than before as well. In order prevent obesity, healthy habits should begin at an early age. One way to accomplish this goal is by encouraging physical activity, especially at home.
Optimal Life Recipe
Try these zesty and flavor rich soups made from OPTIFAST® 800 Chicken soup mix
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Getting Your Family to Eat Healthy
 To get your family to eat healthier, include them in the meal planning process. Start with grocery shopping together. Let your children pick out something nutritious the next time you are at the store, such as a new fruit or vegetable. If they pick it out, they are more likely to eat it.
Turkey Stir fry
Turkey is a lean meat with less saturated fat content than other meats. Because most of the fat is found in the skin and just under it, removing the skin before cooking substantially lowers the fat content of your meal.
Try this nutritious meal idea for dinner and have enough leftovers for a great lunch as well.
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