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Spring into a New You!

2010-04-06T09:58:00.000-07:00

Bloom in Brooklyn

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Slim Down with Soup

2010-02-26T18:11:00.000-08:00

A diet high in fiber is satisfying and curbs your hunger. One easy and effective way to include it in your diet is to dine on something that may already be in your cupboard – and that’s none other than soup.

Often containing about 100 calories per serving, soup is healthy and usually packed with plenty of vegetables and fiber. This helps you fill more satisfied than less healthy foods, and keeps you from consuming too many calories overall.

Here’s the skinny on how you can slim down with soup:
• Go for the low-fat and low-sodium version to make it extra healthy.
• Add beans, lentils, additional veggies or tofu to create a more fulfilling meal.
• Steer away from creamy soups and head straight to the broth-based ones.
• Try a fiber-packed bowl of soup before a meal to prevent overeating.
• Can’t find the right soup to satisfy your hunger and taste buds? Make your own healthy homemade version.

—About.com

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Fewer Carbs Lower Blood Pressure

2010-02-14T21:16:00.000-08:00

A low-carb diet can fight fat. Eating fewer carbohydratess can also lower your blood pressure — and it can be even more effective than weight loss drugs.

This new research from Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center demonstrates that it's very possible to get the same results without weight loss drugs, and without risk of potential side effects or extra cost.

The news also comes as a major benefit to those with hypertension that are trying to shed pounds. 146 overweight individuals involved in the study were broken into two groups: one that followed a low-carb diet and another that took orlistat while on a low-fat diet. 47% in the low-carb group had their blood pressure medication decreased or discontinued, while 21% of the low-fat, orlistat group had to reduce their medication.
—ScienceDaily

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New Obesity Health Risk

2010-01-10T13:16:00.000-08:00

Researchers recently uncovered a reason why obese people have a higher risk for health complications -- a protein called pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) that is secreted by fat cells.

Research on mice shows that if some of PEDF's action are blocked, it may reverse some complications for obese individuals and also opens up new drug opportunities.

PEDF is produced by fat cells in overweight people with higher levels of protein in the bloodstream. The protein can trigger insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes in the bloodstream and liver and also increases risk for heart disease.

However, tests on the obese lab mice found that treatments that blocked PEDF's action resulted in lowering blood fat level and reversed some of their insulin resistance. As the mice lost weight, their PEDF levels fell. --BBC News

New Over-the-Counter Fastin is not what you think it is

2010-01-08T07:47:00.000-08:00

Health Care Alert

We would like to bring your attention to a potentially deceptive product called Fastin that many of our patients were asking about.

Non-Prescription Form Not the Same Product

In the past, there was a prescription medication version of phentermine called "Fastin." This brand name drug was manufactured by King Pharmaceuticals. That specific prescription medicine was removed from the market by King in 1998 and is no longer available in the US.

Name Reused by Another Company

An over-the-counter supplement maker (Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals) has acquired the rights to the name only and is marketing its own version of Fastin in ways similar enough to confuse patients. It is important to know that this is not the same medication!

For more information, please discuss with the doctor on your next visit.

We're Not All Built the Same

2010-01-06T10:52:00.000-08:00

Sure we share the same Genes, Just not the same Jeans

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Learn About Yourself

Learning about ourselves is a lifelong process. We change in that time too. What foods we used to eat with ease now somehow may not agree with us. We find that in time our metabolism shifts and our lifestyle energy too. We may no longer be that buoyant active jogger we used to be - and years of sitting behind a desk just aren't helping matters.

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What's in Sugar?

2009-12-05T15:14:00.000-08:00

When you read food labels, a few grams don’t sound like much. But did you know that 4.2 grams of sugar equal 1 teaspoon? And one teaspoon of sugar contains 16.3 calories, which can add up.

White, refined sugar is high in calories and has no real nutritional value, yet it’s a main ingredient in a lot of the foods we love and crave. It can make your energy spike and drop throughout the day, but you can take charge of sugar ruling your diet.

• Eat fresh fruits for a snack or dessert instead of treats made with processed sugar.
• Add fruit to your meals instead of processed sugar.
• Choose drinks and snacks wisely that have low or no sugar — and stick with small portions.
• Watch out for “sugar-free” labels on foods with ingredients ending in “-ose” (which can be hidden sugar) or sugar alcohols like sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol that can be just as fattening as the sugared version.

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2009-12-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

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2009-11-25T12:13:00.000-08:00

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You learn more quickly under the guidance of experienced teachers. You waste a lot of time going down blind alleys if you have no one to lead you.

—W. Somerset Maugham

We know you’ve been struggling with your weight — that’s why we’re here — to help you achieve what you could not do already on your own.

Our patients know and appreciate the care and concern we have for their well-being and their desire to lose weight easily and safely. Under the doctor’s supervision, our plans achieve results because we work as a team to guide you through your paces and help you make those milestones along the way to weight loss success!

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Call and visit our office today for your initial consultation. Find out what makes the difference in achieving real, lasting weight loss, and how that can be the beginning of your own future!

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2009-11-06T10:55:00.000-08:00

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Crackdown on Food Packaging Labels

2009-11-01T11:17:00.000-08:00

Do you read nutrition facts labels when you shop for groceries? Many people don't, and don't always have the time to. Many food manufacturers try to make things simple by placing logos on the product packaging proclaiming the items are "smart choices" or "heart healthy" -- but might not be, making it ever more important to read those labels to keep your diet in check.

The FDA is currently trying to crack down on the food industry's labeling claims that could mislead consumers. This comes after a group of major foodmakers, including ConAgra Foods, Kellogg's and Unilever started a Smart Choices program in August 2009 that put a green "Smart Choices" checkmark logo on numerous food products.

These labels were also placed on foods that contain up to 50 percent sugar and represent up to as much as 80 percent of your daily fat intake. Some of the products highlighted the fact that they contain zero trans fats, but did not point out high levels of saturated fats.

That's why the FDA sent the Smart Choices program a letter stating that it could confuse consumers into choosing processed foods over fruits and vegetables. The FDA is now in the works of devising stricter front-packaging labeling on food products and the Smart Choices program is suspending its operations.

--New York Times; Washington Post

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2009-10-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-27T13:26:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-25T11:18:00.000-07:00

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Yummy Foods That Fight Fat

2009-10-17T13:26:00.000-07:00

Dieting to lose weight should not mean depriving yourself of foods that taste good. In fact, eating healthier means you get to eat a lot of richer, better-tasting foods that just so happen to fight fat.

These are just some of those foods that can help you maintain your figure:

Almonds
Why they're good for you: They contain a high amount of alpha-linolenic acid, which speeds up metabolism, and can cut down BMI and weight by as much as 18 percent.

Berries
Why they're good for you: Fresh or frozen, these Vitamin C-packed fruits can improve the quality of your workouts and help you burn up to 30 percent more fat.

Cinnamon
Why it's good for you: Just a 1/4 teaspoon of it on your breakfast can keep you from experiencing an insulin spike, which causes your body to store fat.

Mustard
Why it's good for you: The turmeric in mustard slows the growth of fat tissues.

Oranges
Why they're good for you: Citrus fruit contains flavones that fight fat.

Soybeans
Why they're good for you: They are rich in choline, which stops fat absorption and breaks down fat deposits. (Those with breast cancer in their family history should check with their doctor first.)

Sweet potatoes
Why they're good for you: They're high in fiber and keep the insulin in check.

Swiss cheese
Why it's good for you: It has more calcium than most other cheeses, reduces fat-producing enzymes and increases further fat breakdown. Of course, the lower-fat version is healthier, too.

--Yahoo Health

How Did I Gain Weight?

2009-10-13T19:05:00.000-07:00

You know what's good for you to eat and you know what's bad. You may not be the strictest dieter, but you generally follow the rules. Why is it then that you still gain weight? Are you sabotaging yourself or is there something else going on that you aren't aware of? The answers to these questions are surprising facts you need to know to help you stop gaining extra pounds.

Don't let your senses fool you

If you've ever told someone you can't smell fast food without gaining weight, you know what this is all about -- and there is some truth to that. The sight or smell of food can trigger your hunger and make you crave it and want more of it. Keeping bad foods out of sight, out of reach and far from your olfactory senses can prevent that desire to overeat.

Pay attention to what you eat

Watching what you eat takes on a whole new meaning when you learn that eating while distracted can cause you to overeat. If your mind is elsewhere, it may not register that you are filling your stomach. Be sure to drop the multitasking and turn off the TV while you eat so that your body knows when it is truly satisfied.

Make it exciting

Variety in what you eat can lessen your chances of overstuffing yourself. It's a fact that we make room for dessert, even after having a huge meal because we haven't satisfied our sweet tooth yet. The solution? Include a bit of fruit in your meal (or try as a dessert alternative) to get that fix.

Portion control

The larger your plate or take-out container, the more you could potentially eat. When eating out of a larger container, you could eat 25 to 50 percent more than someone else eating from a smaller one. The trick is to use smaller utensils, bowls, plates, etc. so it doesn't appear that you are depriving yourself.

Avoid alcohol

Not only can alcoholic beverages add unnecessary calories to your diet, it can stimulate your appetite. Too much of it can impair your judgement -- and cause you to overeat. Limiting your intake or steering clear of it keeps those unwanted calories away.

Keep warm

Colder temperatures make you want to eat more and your metabolism drops (just think how cool restaurants are kept!). Regulate your hunger by keeping the temps in your own home warm and not too cool.

Calories in Your Coffee Cup

2009-10-01T21:09:00.000-07:00

That extra caffeine perk to get you through the day may also get you a few extra pounds on the scale, says a new study.

The findings are based on 3,000 purchases made at 115 restaurant chains in New York City, and include:

-Brewed coffee and tea contain an average of 63 calories, including when the drink may come with sugar and milk.
-Blended beverages contain about 239 calories, which is 89 more calories than a can of soda.
-A large ice-blended coffee drink can contain a whopping 750 calories or more.

You don't have to give up your favorite caffeine craving, but moderation always helps, and so does going for low-fat or skim milk instead of whole and using little to no sugar.

--New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene news release

Sugar or Sweetener?

2009-09-28T20:52:00.000-07:00

Over recent years many people have been reaching for artificial sweeteners, thinking that it's healthier than the real thing. It turns out that your tastebuds don't know the difference between sugar and sweetener -- but your brain does.

A new study out of the Netherlands used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain responses in people sipping two different orangeade drinks -- one mixed with sugar and another mixed with four artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K, cyclamate and saccharin).

The sugar and sweeteners were found to stimulate the amygdala, which is the part of the brain that detects pleasure. Only the sugared drink stimulated the caudate in the brain, showing that the human brain can tell the difference between a caloric drink and a noncaloric one.

Other research on artificially sweetened beverages include:

-They can activate parts of the brain that create appetite, but do not satiate it.
-Increased appetite has been found to occur in people who don't consume artificially sweetened beverages often.
-People who drink artificially sweetened beverages regularly tend to weigh more than those who don't.
-For those who consume a lot of artificially sweetened beverages, however, their brains, can become used to the sweeteners and may not necessarily cause them to eat more.

--L.A. Times

Childhood Obesity Tripled

2009-09-18T10:34:00.000-07:00

Childhood obesity is not only on the rise -- it's tripled over the past 25 years.

According to a report in Academic Pediatrics by an obesity expert at Brenner Children’s Hospital, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, children are not just becoming overweight and obese. Many more are becoming severely obese, which can greatly impact their health. Severe childhood obesity is classified as a child with a body mass index (BMI) that's at least or greater than the 99th percentile for age and gender.

Researchers found the following facts in the study:

Severe obesity among children jumped from 0.8 percent in 1976-80 compared to 3.8 percent in 1999-2004. There are now more than 2.7 million severely obese children in the U.S.

The highest increases in severe childhood obesity occurred among blacks and Mexican-Americans and those who live below the poverty level. Severe obesity rates for Mexican-American children went from 0.9 percent in 1976-80 to 5.2 percent in 1999-2004.

A third of the children considered severely obese were classified as having metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors such as higher-than normal blood pressure, cholesterol and insulin levels that make them more susceptible to experiencing heart attack, stroke and diabetes.

--ScienceDaily

Got Vitamin D?

2009-09-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

Vitamin D has always been an important part of our daily diet, and now it's been linked to successful weight loss.

Vitamin D deficiency has commonly been associated with obesity, but the question remains whether it causes obesity, or if obesity causes the deficiency.

In a new study presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., researchers shared their findings based on an 11-week study that measured circulating blood levels of vitamin D in 38 overweight men and women before and after they followed a diet plan of 750 calories a day fewer than their estimated total needs. The goal was to find out whether baseline vitamin D levels before going on a calorie-restricted diet would affect weight loss.

The findings included the following:

Subjects had insufficient vitamin D levels on average.
Higher baseline vitamin D levels predicted greater loss of abdominal fat.

...baseline, or pre-diet, vitamin D levels predicted weight loss in a linear relationship. For every increase of 1 ng/mL in level of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol—the precursor form of vitamin D and a commonly used indicator of vitamin D status—subjects ended up losing almost a half pound (0.196 kg) more on their calorie-restricted diet. For each 1-ng/mL increase in the active or "hormonal" form of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol), subjects lost nearly one-quarter pound (0.107 kg) more.

Although further research on vitamin D's active role in weight loss is needed, it is still recommended as a necessary part of a healthy diet. —ScienceDaily

Your Social Circle Can Make or Break Your Dieting Habits

2009-09-07T12:54:00.001-07:00

There is strength in numbers when it comes to getting the support you need from those closest to you, like family and friends, and it's especially important to your diet and overall health.

We previously blogged about how children are more likely to eat more when dining with friends who consume more calories, based on a study of teens and tweens published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In the same vein, there is further research that shows obesity can be contagious.

In a 2007 study spanning 32 years of a social network of 12,000 adults conducted by Harvard researcher Nicholas Christakis and fellow colleagues, it was found that a person is 37 percent more likely to be obese if a spouse is, 40 percent more likely if a sibling is and 57 percent more likely if a friend is.

The reasoning behind these facts is that adults eat more in the presence of family and friends than with strangers, and that socializing with overweight individuals can affect their perceptions of what the norm is regarding eating habits.

Finally, there's the idea that we just like to hang with people that are like ourselves. Cornell food sociologist Jeffrey Sobal explains that "especially among two overweight people, there's a sort of permission-giving going on. We're encouraging each other to eat more."

Wanting to be proactive about losing weight doesn't mean dropping overweight friends because making the decision to eat healthier can just as easily influence those around you to do the same.

--TIME

High Fructose Diets Can Impair Memory

2009-08-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

Moms around the world warn their kids that too much sugar — or fructose — will rot their teeth, but did they ever think it could also affect their memory?

Researchers at Georgia State's Neuroscience Institute and Department of Psychology found that after feeding a group of Sprague-Dawley rats a diet that was 60 percent fructose, the rats' memories were impaired. Fructose is a type of sugar found in processed foods and sodas.

Marise Parent, associate professor at Georgia State, said:

Fructose, unlike another sugar, glucose, is processed almost solely by the liver, and produces an excessive amount of triglycerides — fat which get into the bloodstream. Triglycerides can interfere with insulin signaling in the brain, which plays a major role in brain cell survival and plasticity, or the ability for the brain to change based on new experiences.

Results were similar in adolescent rats, but it is unclear whether the effects of high fructose consumption are permanent, she said.

Human diets typically do not consist of the same high amount of fructose as the rats in the study, however, foods containing fructose and high fructose corn syrup are being consumed at increasing rates. Diets high in fructose can potentially cause such health issues as insulin insensitivity, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cariovascular disease. Many foods now contain fructose, but keeping your diet checked and eating foods with fructose in moderation can make a difference. —ScienceDaily

Weight Loss Improves Depression Symptoms

2009-08-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

Losing weight can improve your health and overall well-being. You look better. You feel better. It can also boost your mood. And now, a new study has shown that weight loss can also improve mood in those suffering from depression.

Both depressed and non-depressed participants were studied in a six-month supervised weight loss program involving lifestyle modification and meal replacements. Depressed subjects lost eight percent of their weight and non-depressed subjects lost 11 percent. After six months of the program, depressed subjects also showed significant positive changes in depression symptoms and reduced levels of triglycerides in the blood, a risk for heart disease and stroke. Obesity and depression are also separate risks for heart disease and stroke.

Clinically depressed individuals are rarely ever used in weight loss studies, and this research necessitates further studies on how weight loss affects those suffering from psychiatric disorders. It's also one of the many reasons to strive to be at a healthy weight. —ScienceDaily

Obesity Medical Expenses Cost Billions Each Year

2009-08-22T22:35:00.000-07:00

Obesity not only takes a toll on your health but your wallet as well, as it costs $147 billion each year in direct medical costs and nearly 10 percent of all medical spending in the U.S.

Roughly one in three Americans are considered obese. An obese person could spend as much as $4,870 per year on health care expenses on Medicare, which is about 41 percent more than a normal weight person spends at $3,400.

Prescription drugs are the majority of medical expenses and can cost an obese person upwards of $1,300 a year, which is 80 percent more than the $700 an average weight person spends.

"Today's report demonstrating the clear link between rising rates of obesity and increasing medical costs is alarming, but not unexpected," Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation said in a statement. "Obesity is the driver of so many chronic conditions -- heart disease, diabetes, cancer -- that generate the exorbitant costs that are crushing our health-care system," she said.

"The only way to show real savings in health expenditures in the future is through efforts to reduce the prevalence of obesity and related health conditions," study author Eric Finkelstein, director, RTI Public Health Economics Program in Research Triangle Park, N.C., said.

--HealthDay News

New York Medical Weight Loss Center

This blog has moved

Spring into a New You!

Bloom in Brooklyn

Look and Feel Your Best this Summer

Call Now: 718-491-5525

Slim Down with Soup

Learn about Weight Loss NYC's healthy diet plan.

Fewer Carbs Lower Blood Pressure

Learn more about obesity.

New Obesity Health Risk

New Over-the-Counter Fastin is not what you think it is

Health Care Alert

Non-Prescription Form Not the Same Product

Name Reused by Another Company

We're Not All Built the Same

Sure we share the same Genes, Just not the same Jeans

Call 718-491-5525

Learn About Yourself

Find Out Now

WeightLossNYC.com

Call 718-491-5525

What's in Sugar?

Best of Brooklyn Weight Loss Program

We want to help YOU succeed

Let us be your best friend in Brooklyn

718-491-5525

Weight Loss Motivation and Coaching Support

We Can Help

Let Us Help

718-491-5525

Blackberry Weight Loss Assistant *FREE*

Download OTA Blackberry Weight Loss Assistant *FREE*

*NEW* updated version includes our hot new WeightLossNYC app logo icon!

Exclusively from WeightLossNYC.com

Download our free Weight Loss Assistant app today!

Crackdown on Food Packaging Labels

$15 Coupon - Save Money, Lose Weight!

Welcome to WeighLossNYC.com, New York Medical Weight Loss Center

$15 off your first visit

Give us a call to schedule your first appointment

718-491-5525

*FREE* BlackBerry Weight Loss Assistant

WeightLossNYC Exclusive!

BlackBerry® Weight Loss Assistant

Also Calculates Your Health Risk Factor

NO data plan required!

Also, Updated: FREE Online Weight Loss Tools

iPhone or other Smartphone?

Access via any desktop or mobile web browser.

Celebrate Our New Logo!

We've chosen our new logo!

Yummy Foods That Fight Fat

How Did I Gain Weight?

Calories in Your Coffee Cup

Sugar or Sweetener?

Childhood Obesity Tripled

Got Vitamin D?

Your Social Circle Can Make or Break Your Dieting Habits

High Fructose Diets Can Impair Memory

Weight Loss Improves Depression Symptoms

Obesity Medical Expenses Cost Billions Each Year

Blackberry Weight Loss Assistant FREE

Download OTA Blackberry Weight Loss Assistant FREE

NEW updated version includes our hot new WeightLossNYC app logo icon!

FREE BlackBerry Weight Loss Assistant