When you see how much fit and healthier you are from eating a proper diet, then it is only natural you want to encourage your family to eat healthy too. But sometimes those habits can be hard to break! And what about fussy kids? How are they going to handle a healthier lifestyle? Here are some tips to help make the transition easier for both you and your family.

While some diets focus on net carbs, at FIT Medical Weight Loss we count total carbs in our diet plans. We believe that minimizing the amount of total carbohydrates will help you reach your goal weight quicker. Our focus is on healthy eating with plenty of healthy low fat, high protein and low carbohydrate food options on offer. Once you reach your goal weight, you can continue with our low-carb healthy eating plan to maintain your weight loss goals.

Sometimes it can feel like your appetite has a mind of its own which can be frustrating, especially while you are trying to lose weight. Some days it doesn’t matter what you do to take your mind off it, you are still hungry. Ideally you want to crush those cravings before they take hold and you end up eating something you regret. Here are some easy ways to curb your hunger, without adding unnecessary calories to your daily diet.

Sipping on a glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice is indeed refreshing. It is possible, however, to have too much of a good thing. Fresh juice can be very high in sugar, even as much as a can of soda or other sweetened beverages in some cases. It is not a low calorie alternative by any stretch of the imagination, and some vegetables like carrots and beets are best to be avoided altogether. Drinking juice on a daily basis can play havoc with your weight loss plans.

It hardly seems a week has passed after the celebration of the New Year before Valentine’s Day chocolates start to hit the shelf. And for those trying hard to stick to their weight loss program, these can be difficult days. They seem to be dotted up every aisle, in every store and unfortunately, don’t plan on going away anytime soon. There are however some things that you can do to avoid these chocolates. Here are our top tips to survive Valentine’s Day.

You probably know by now that your soda is loaded with sugar. Classic soda is a favorite, not only for the caffeine but also for the sugar it contains. Thankfully for your weight loss goal, there are many better ways to satisfy the need for caffeine or some satisfying bubbles while staying away from drinks with a high sugar content that will derail your diet.

When a new year begins, we are so full of optimism and excitement. However, this quickly fades, and we return almost immediately to our old patterns. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are five tips to keep you organized regarding your weight loss regime and motivated all year round for a healthier way of life.

You don’t have to look too hard to see all the delicious holiday food and drink on offer at this time of year. With eggnog, pumpkin pie and Christmas cookies in every store tempting you to purchase and eat, it can be difficult to stay focused on your weight loss program. These sweet treats, and many others like them, can often mean that all thoughts of your diet simply fly out the window.

People make the decision to lose weight for a variety of reasons. For some, they wish to look better for an upcoming event, such as a wedding or high school reunion. For others, weight loss becomes a critical necessity due to health and/or medical issues. Regardless of why you choose to lose weight, you should keep in mind that choosing a healthy way to do so has positive long-term effects. Healthy weight loss affects many aspects of our lives - from looking better, to boosting your self-confidence, to improving your health. Before starting on your weight loss plan, it’s also a good idea to personally assess the way you feel about your own body image.

Whether you’re losing weight or ready to embark on a weight loss journey, you already know the importance of making dietary adjustments. Exercise is also an important factor. Exercise not only helps you burn calories, which contributes to overall weight loss, but it also helps you tone up so you look and feel your best. If you’re looking to tone up your thighs, then you’ll want to try the exercises in this post. They are designed to specifically target your inner thigh area. Get ready to feel the burn!