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HMR Training
At the end of February, a coworker and I attended another annual national training for Health Management Resources (HMR) – the organization which our weight loss clinic has enthusiastically partnered with for the last eight years. The training just happened to be in Orlando, Fla.. If you’re not familiar with HMR, they are the clear nationwide leader in providing high-quality, medically monitored weight loss programs – which is the reason Alegent Creighton Health continues to work with them. For those of you who didn’t have the privilege of joining me … Continue reading
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Have you ever thought that food could be good, bad, or ugly? I frequently hear from my patients that they were “bad” or “good” because they ate a certain food. Somehow, we’ve equated our self-worth with what we eat. If we eat foods that aren’t “allowed” on our diet, then we are bad, bad, bad! And since we’ve eaten the “bad” food then there is no point in continuing to eat the “good” food, and now we feel “ugly” about ourselves and stop following the diet. One way to change … Continue reading
Planning to Fail, or Failing to Plan
Either way you lose out in this scenario. I am a procrastinator. I have tried to become more organized over the years, but I am a procrastinator at heart. I actually like to plan, but I tend to put off things until I absolutely have to do them. This procrastinating can make it difficult for me to plan meals ahead of time, especially since getting married last year. Between both of our schedules, we can easily be eating a meal out or be eating dinner late. I am not going … Continue reading
What Motivates You?
Motivation is the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Motivation is what causes us to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge. Different types of motivation are described as being either extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic motivations are those that arise from outside of the individual and often involve rewards such as trophies, money, social recognition or praise. Intrinsic motivation reflects the desire to do something because it is enjoyable. If we are intrinsically motivated, we would … Continue reading
Diabetes and Weight Management
If you suffer from type 2 diabetes and are overweight it is a sure fact that by losing weight you will see positive outcomes in your diabetes management such as: lower blood sugars, lower blood pressure, and you will feel much better. A National Institutes of Health study found that a combination of diet and exercise cuts the risk of developing diabetes by 58%. And if someone who suffers from diabetes loses just 5-10% of their weight they will significantly reduce their blood sugars. Not only will their blood sugars improve … Continue reading