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New Weight-Loss Drugs: Hope or Hype?
In the coming months, you’ll probably hear a lot more about “Belviq” and “Qysmia,” the latest weight-loss medications to get approval from the FDA. (“Contrave,” a third medication, is also expected to be available soon.) Read more…
Finding the Best Beats to Power Up Your Exercise
Did you know the music you listen to while you exercise may make a difference in the quality and length of your workout? Read more…
And the Attendance Challenge Winners Are…
Congratulations to our Attendance Challenge Raffle winners at the San Diego Center! And the prizes and winners are…drumroll please… Read more…
Live BETTER, Not Just Longer
There’s no denying the value of exercise for weight management. But a new study suggests that being, or becoming fit in middle age can also help delay the onset of a variety of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, leading to a significantly better quality of life as you age. Read more…
Dieting in 2013
If you’re struggling with your weight, it can be tempting to want to try one of the dozens of different diet approaches available today. From the Caveman (Paleo) Diet; to the Hormone Diet; to the Personality Type Diet…there’s no shortage of “new” plans or books to try. But the (boring) truth is that only calories count. And unless you learn to make permanent changes in your lifestyle (like eating more fruits and vegetables and doing more physical activity) any weight you lose will be temporary, no matter which diet you follow.
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JANUARY is Resolutions Month
Losing weight and getting healthier are popular, yet very broad resolutions. If you have a lot of weight to lose, it can feel even more overwhelming not knowing where to begin. The good news is that the HMR Program for Weight Management is here to help. With an emphasis on healthy lifestyle education along with proven diet options, the staff will help you learn some simple strategies you can use to achieve both of your weight and health goals simultaneously. Call 619.297.8640 for more information and class schedules.
