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In Scottsdale, it doesn’t matter what time of the year it is: Arizona is hot. While the Spring and Summer months are the most unbearable in many ways, just about any day of the year holds the potential for incredibly high temperatures.
But as part of your medical weight loss program, you need to figure out ways that you can stay active—and that usually means getting outside for a quick workout once a day. This means that you are going to have to face the heat, and when you do so, it is best that you are prepared.
Staying Cool for Weight Loss
The best thing that you can do when you are going outside to work out in the heat is to stay hydrated. During your weight loss program you are already encouraged to drink a lot of water, especially instead of sugary drinks like sodas and juices.
You can help yourself stay hydrated by following these basic tips:
- Drink a full serving (at least 8 ounces) of water an hour before working out
- Drink another serving of water (another 8 ounces) for every hour that you are outside
- Add another serving of water if the temperature is above 90 degrees
Of course, these are just basic guidelines. If you are feeling thirsty during a workout, then you need to stop and have a drink. Dehydration doesn’t happen instantly, but that doesn’t mean it won’t sneak up on you. If you aren’t drinking enough water regularly, then there is a chance that you could start to experience symptoms of dehydration rather quickly after heading out in the sun. What’s worse, many people don’t realize that what they are experiencing is dehydration, which can lead to serious trouble.
Symptoms of dehydration include:
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Dry skin
- Headache
If you are experiencing symptoms of dehydration, then you need to focus on hydrating before you exert any more fluids by sweating. To ensure that you are able to stay healthy through your workout, make a point to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
In addition to hydration issues, the next biggest concern that too many people face as they begin including outdoor exercise into their daily lifestyle is sunburn. You can prevent sunburn by wearing SPF every day, and by using protective clothing including hats and long-sleeved moisture-wicking shirts that are designed to keep you cool as you sweat.
Preparing your body beforehand by staying hydrated and wearing the right clothing as you head outside can help you maximize your energy and workout potential as you head outside, and this can help you achieve the greatest weight loss results.
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Nick's Story
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Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
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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
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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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Meet Our Team
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
