Very Low Calorie Diets: What are they and how do They Work?

 Very Low Calorie Diets: What are they and how do They Work?

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Food, Blogs

As with many diseases, diabetic patients benefit a great deal from weight loss and this includes VLCD programs. As the name implies, a Very Low Calorie Diets, or VLCD, is a weight loss program that severely limits the amount of calories a person consumes to about 800 each day. These programs are generally for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30, or...

Weighing In: How much is Too Much?

 Weighing In: How much is Too Much?

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Exercise, Advocacy, Blogs

Weighing In: How much is Too Much?  If we want to enjoy a productive life and to see our grandchildren grow up, we need to be conscious of our health, and that includes recognition of our own weight issues.  No one really likes to admit that they weigh too much. Some people even have a range of responses at the ready to explain being overweight: “I’m...

Mindful Eating

 Mindful Eating

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs

Mindful Eating When we don’t pay attention to what we eat, it can lead to excess calories and weight gain. Mindful eating can make a big difference. Have you ever grabbed a bag of chips while you were trying to get out the door, only to reach in five minutes later and wonder where they all went? You think you couldn’t possibly have eaten the whole thing,...

Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain

 Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Blogs

Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain What we can do to help “train” our brain to help us in our weight loss journey?  We’ve said it here before, and we’ll undoubtedly say it again: successful weight loss involves a change of lifestyle. That includes transforming the way we think about food. As children, many of us were either rewarded...