By now you have started on your journey and are well on your way to achieving your weight loss goal. Congratulations! Losing weight does not happen overnight, and it can get discouraging at times when you are not seeing results as fast as you’d like. This can cause you to lose the motivation you started out with. Don’t lose that momentum! Here are 4 tips to keep yourself motivated while losing weight from the Aspen Clinic of Louisiana.
READ MOREWhat’s the Average Weight Loss in a Month?
It is easy to get discouraged when you are not seeing speedy results when trying to lose weight. Once you know the facts about how much weight is usually lost in a month, it will be easier to figure out if your weight loss plan is working for you! The Aspen Clinic is here to help you figure that out!
Average Weight Loss Facts
The average weight loss we see is 2-3lbs a week,
READ MOREHow To Get Started Losing Weight
It’s the oldest story in the book. You tell yourself it’s time to lose weight. You set yourself a start date, you’re ready to go, and when the time comes, you tell yourself you’ll start next week. It is time to stop that vicious cycle! Here are some tips to follow if you are looking to start losing weight!
5 Tips To Start Losing Weight
- Make the Commitment: Making the decision to lose weight,
Is Medical Weight Loss Covered By Insurance?
The Affordable Care Act does not require that health insurance companies pay for weight loss medication, but if you meet certain requirements, you can get your weight loss medication paid for. You will likely need to have a BMI of 30 to get your medication covered. However, if you have health problems due to your weight, then a BMI or at least 27 may qualify.
READ MOREDoes Medical Weight Loss Really Work?
There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to weight loss. The answer is not just black or white. We would all be at our ideal weight if it was that simple! At The Aspen Clinic serving Louisiana, we have many programs to try and fit the mold that will be right for you, and that mold just might be medical weight loss. But, how do we know that medical weight loss actually works?
READ MORE6 Great Places To Take A Walk In Louisiana
According to Mayo Clinic, Physical activity, such as walking, is important for weight control because it helps you burn calories. If you add 30 minutes of brisk walking to your daily routine, you could burn about 150 more calories a day. Of course, the more you walk and the quicker your pace, the more calories you’ll burn. According to Trail Link, here are 6 great places across Louisiana to take a walk!
17th Street Canal Trail
The 17th Street Canal occupies an important position in the Greater New Orleans area.
READ MORE3 Weight Loss Essentials To Get Started
Weight loss is no easy task. Even just deciding to get started is a huge step to take, but actually getting up and getting started can be very difficult as well. Here are 3 essential items to your weight loss journey to help you get started!
Calorie, Fat, & Carbohydrate Counter
Whether you are watching your weight or just want to eat healthier, “The CalorieKing Calorie,
READ MOREWhat Weight Loss Pills Actually Work?
It is so difficult to decipher which weight loss pills actually work. The Aspen Clinic has helped many people lose weight by focusing on long-term positive lifestyle changes. Because there are many nutritional and health factors that accompany lifestyle changes and healthy weight loss for women and men, we find it best to have a qualified physician review our client’s personal information and analyze their nutritional needs.
Oftentimes, medication is used to help assist lifestyle changes to aid in weight loss.
READ MOREHow to Stay Healthy While Working From Home
Since the Coronavirus Pandemic has forced most of the country to work from home, it seems eating and snacking throughout the day is at an all-time high. Don’t blame yourself, it’s an unconscious habit, and most people who are not lucky enough to have a home office work from their kitchen tables where there is easy access to food. Here are some tips from the Aspen Clinic of Louisiana to help you stay on top of your health while working from home!
READ MOREMaking Healthy Choices During Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras tends to be the time of year that all New Year’s resolutions to make healthy choices get thrown out the window. After all, “Mardi Gras” quite literally translates to “Fat Tuesday” and is meant to be celebrated by feasting upon fatty foods before the lenten seasons begins.
Because this celebration is literally built around enjoying foods that aren’t very nutritious for the body,
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