Adjusting to a new diet and way of life during a medical weight loss program takes a lot of motivation and energy. In Los Angeles, while you can find motivation through the support and advice of your weight loss doctor, energy can be a bit of a tougher sell—especially after you swear off the milkshake imposter frappes and heavy-whip lattes that always seemed to do the trick. [Read more]

The way you start your day could help determine how you feel for the next several hours. Learn how to get your day started right with these healthy habits. [Read more]

There is one realization that many people come to when trying to lose weight in Los Angeles and Bakersfield: eating healthy is much easier to do from the comfort of your own home. While it is perfectly possible to find a healthy meal while eating out, putting yourself in control of the ingredients you are using is a much safer way to ensure you are complying with your medical weight loss diet with each bite you take. [Read more]

Summer brings up special memories for a lot of people. Memories of fireworks, of long days at the beach, and of warm nights with friends. All too often those summer memories are associated with foods, and that can make a trip down memory lane just as dangerous as a trip to the local buffet. [Read more]

How many hours of sleep did you get last night? If you are like most Americans, your answer to that question is probably “not enough.” For optimal health it is recommended that you get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night, but between your weight loss goals, your anti-aging efforts, your career objectives and other personal matters, getting enough shuteye night after night can be very hard to do. [Read more]

When people claim that healthy cooking is not an option, a lack of time is usually the excuse. Indeed, time is something we all wish we had more of, and all that dicing, slicing, sautéing and baking will take time that you may not have to spare. But if you hope to maintain the progress you’re making with the help of your medical weight loss program, then cooking your own healthy meals is not an option—it’s an absolute necessity. [Read more]

While many people pursue weight loss out of aesthetic concerns for their waist line, a more important benefit is that it improves your health. While following your medical weight loss program you will need to find ways to stay motivated. [Read more]

The goals that you set can have a powerful impact on your weight loss success, especially when you are starting to make changes to your diet and exercise. When you want to successfully lose weight and maintain that weight loss, it is important to set realistic goals that provide the baby steps that will guide you through the process. [Read more]

Your boss handed you a huge stack of projects, you stayed at work late to finish up a report, your kids need to be picked up from practice, and all of a sudden you find yourself pulling through a McDonald’s drive through to grab a quick dinner. Life happens, and a hectic day can derail all of your healthy eating intentions. Fortunately, a little preparation goes a long way in maintaining your healthy habits while on the run. [Read more]

Every successful venture is accompanied by a plan of action, and your venture into the land of successful weight loss should be no different. By creating a plan for weight loss, you give yourself a leg up in the battle and help to ensure your victory. [Read more]