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Weight Loss and Exercise Most of us know that exercise is important when it comes to maintaining weight and a healthy figure.  Exercise and weight training does much more than improve muscle mass and increases the body’s metabolic ability to burn and store fats more efficiently.   When on a diet including hCG, exercise is very important in maintaining long term weight control and decreasing the likelihood of developing other health complications that are associated with obesity or being overweight. The Simeon’s protocol discourages exercise in addition to a restrictive diet.  This is unnecessary and based on outdated medical science.  In  2010 the International JournalRead More →

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One of the most important goals of any weight loss program and treatment should be this: –To enable you to maintain your weight loss in the future- to keep it off! However, most  of the time, weight loss programs fall short of that mark and often end up causing a good deal of frustration when the rebound weight gain and the yo – yo effect occur.  It can be extremely frustrating to feel like you are running up against that same old obstacle that you just can’t overcome.  And, if you feel like you have been on a roller coaster with your weight, you areRead More →

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What you need to know about commonly prescribed weight loss pills: To learn more about weight loss options, click here Lets first look at two of the different types of weight loss pills that are commonly prescribed by physicians: 1) Appetite suppressants – Generally speaking, these pills trick your body into thinking that it is full by increasing the levels of serotonin and catecholamines in the brain.  This is a temporary solution to a problem that may or may not be related to appetite regulation problems.  Not all weight issues are related only to increased appetite.  Generally speaking, this palliative treatment can provide some shortRead More →

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Lettuce Wraps are a great way to snack between meals – guilt free and gluten free! Approved for the transition phase of Dr. Hoffman’s Natural HCG Diet -Lettuce (broad leaf) -Sprouts (any kind) -Deli meat (preferably turkey or chicken – make sure it is Gluten Free) -Sliced red onion Optional ingredients: -Avocad0 -Hummus -Just about any other tasty vegetable can be sliced thinly and added to the wrap Directions: Prepare all ingredients in thinly sliced strips that are easy to wrap.  Wash and dry the store bought, organic lettuce leaves- or better yet, pick them right from your garden and use fresh!  Lay the ingredientsRead More →

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Compulsive Eating As you begin your weight loss program with Dr. Hoffman, one of the most important things to understand about yourself is that you are not innately flawed.  You are struggling with issues that every one of Dr. Hoffman’s patients struggles with as well.  Some of these issues may include: food addictions emotional eating habits cravings food allergies, etc With food addictions and compulsive eating habits, it is very important to deal with the underlying emotions that fuel the habit. Exercise, proper nutrition and other lifestyle modifications can only help to a certain point. If the emotional habits are not confronted and dealt with,Read More →

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By Dr. Justin Hoffman : hCG Diet Santa Rosa, Natural Weight Loss, Fast Weight Loss My inspiration for helping patients lose weight naturally, ultimately came from my own struggles to maintain a healthy weight through my own life.  Staying at an ideal weight and learning how to stay healthy is something that is a constant process not only for me, but for every one of my patients wanting to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Thankfully, food has begun to be recognized in our country as a true healing force.  Alternative physicians have always seen significant improvements when individuals make appropriate dietary changes.  Now,Read More →

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Natural and Holistic Weight Loss Yes!  Dr. Hoffman’s unique hCG Weight Loss Programs can work very well!  And, there are many things to keep in mind when looking at what makes a weight loss program work!  Here are a few points that will make any weight loss program more effective – especially Dr. Hoffman’s hCG Diet. Working your weight loss plan into your busy schedule each week takes preparation and planning. Exercise is the most effective way to increase your metabolic rate in a healthy way. What makes preparation easier?  Here are a few things that past patients have found to be helpful in achievingRead More →

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Weight Loss and Maintaining Weight Loss Holistic Health and Preventative Nutrition: Following any weight loss program, comes the challenge of how to integrate your new way of relating to food into each and every day.  Remember, the key to sustaining your weight loss is choosing health each and every day.  While healthy choices need to be made in many areas of your life, one of the most important areas is in how you prepare food and in what  you choose to eat.  Here are a few things to keep in mind after you complete your weight loss program: All foods get their  calories from oneRead More →