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When children engage in physical activity with their parents, they learn habits that will serve them well for life. If you are trying to lose weight, bring the whole family on board with these activities that are fun for everyone:
- Make a walk after dinner a daily family ritual. This can be a great chance to enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains and desert around Scottsdale, and to talk about your day.
- Turn commercial breaks into two minute dance parties. Mute the TV, turn on some tunes, jump out of your chairs and dance. The brief bits of physical activity are good for you, and your kids will love the silliness.
- Make your daily tasks more active. When out with your kids, park far from the store or use the stairs instead of the elevator to get in more exercise.
- Make chores into a game. Have contests to see who can put away toys most quickly. Speed mop to get the exercise necessary for your medical weight loss program.
- Dance with your kids. Dancing is great cardiovascular exercise. Pick up a kids’ music and dance DVD if you are having trouble coming up with moves.
- Walk the dog together. Fido needs exercise, too! You can teach your child the responsibility of caring for a pet, and at the same time you get a needed workout.
- Team up with your kids in the garden. Raking, pulling weeds and planting seeds are great exercise for you to share together.
- Wash the car together. This is a great way to make chores fun! Be productive while bonding with your kids, and get a clean car out of it!
- Join a charity walk together. You and your child can raise money for a good cause while getting fit.
- Have a weekly game night. Toss a ball, ride bikes or go roller skating.
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Nick's Story
"I wish I would have come here first. We spend all our time reacting to the next great weight loss tip or program. It might work for a while, but does not last and we end up yo-yoing from one fad to the next – as we gain more weight." Read More
Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
"I had no trouble adhering to the meals and they really helped catapult my progress! The classes were so beneficial to me because they helped change my thinking about how I viewed health, nutrition, and fitness.
I will always have my relationship with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. They truly helped me change my life forever." Read More
Lauren
Lost 60 lbs
"Dr. Ziltzer and everyone who I have come in contact with at the Scottsdale Weight Loss office have been so encouraging and I look forward to seeing them each week. It is now a year and 2 months later since I started. I am down 60 lbs., which is the average amount a 9-year-old weighs, it is crazy to think I lost a whole person! I feel amazing, I hit my goal weight in November 2021 just before Thanksgiving. Nothing on my body hurts anymore..." Read More
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Lost 66 lbs
"The best thing I did was call the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. I have a lot more energy, I'm not hungry, and it feels great.
You can take it from me that this is a program that produces results. The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.
Your visits always result in positive reinforcement, no matter if you had a good week or a bad week." Read More
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Lost 101 lbs
"Here I am at the lowest I have been since high school weighing in at 155lbs. I have lost 101 lbs, BMI of 39 when I started, to 21.6, and of course at body fat % of 47.1 to 26.5%. I told myself by my 30th birthday I wanted to be confident in the way I look and I owe it all to SWLC. The entire staff is so welcoming and they are rooting for you just as much as you are rooting for yourself...." Read More
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Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Diana Bone, FNP-C
Specializing in Obesity Medicine
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Earley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
