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Protein is the Secret to Weight Loss
By: Scottsdale Weight Loss Center
Published: June 15, 2023
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Here are 10 reasons to consider focusing on protein:
- Increased satiety: Protein-rich foods tend to be more filling and satisfying, which can help reduce overall calorie intake. This can make it easier to stick to a calorie deficit, promoting weight loss.
- Thermic effect of food: Protein has a higher thermic effect compared to carbohydrates and fats, meaning your body burns more calories while digesting and processing protein. This can contribute to increased energy expenditure and potentially boost weight loss efforts.
- Muscle preservation: When you’re in a calorie deficit, there is a risk of losing muscle mass along with fat. Consuming enough protein helps preserve lean muscle mass, ensuring the weight you lose primarily comes from fat stores.
- Increased metabolism: Protein has a higher metabolic rate compared to other macronutrients. By increasing your protein intake, you may raise your resting metabolic rate, resulting in more calories burned throughout the day.
- Muscle recovery and repair: Protein is essential for repairing and rebuilding tissues, including muscles. When combined with regular exercise, a protein-rich diet can support muscle recovery, allowing for better workouts and overall physical performance.
- Blood sugar control: Including protein in your meals can help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent rapid spikes and crashes. This can contribute to better appetite control, reducing the likelihood of overeating or reaching for unhealthy snacks.
- Increased fat burning: Protein can stimulate the production of certain hormones that promote fat breakdown and utilization for energy. This can potentially enhance fat burning during exercise and throughout the day.
- Decreased cravings and snacking: Protein-rich foods have been shown to reduce cravings and the desire to snack between meals. By feeling more satisfied and less hungry, you may be less likely to consume excess calories, aiding weight loss efforts.
- Nutrient density: Many high-protein foods, such as lean meats, fish, legumes, and dairy products, are rich in essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Incorporating these foods into your diet can help ensure you’re getting the necessary nutrients while managing your weight.
- Maintenance of weight loss: Consuming adequate protein even after reaching your weight loss goals can be beneficial. Protein helps maintain lean muscle mass and contributes to a feeling of fullness, potentially reducing the chances of regaining weight.
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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.
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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
