Loosing weight is quite a difficult task for some people. It requires a lot of determination and a proper approach. No matter, how challenging the process is; people suffering from excessive body weight needs to get rid of it, because it shortens a life span and invites a lot of other life-threatening diseases. For obese people, a proper help is the only solution which can be provided by a weight management clinic. There are trained professionals to help obese to reach their weight loss goal quickly and safely.   They provide right education on the food that should be taken, help with the exercises, and a proper medical assessment to make sure that efforts are not going into waste. They customize a weight loss program according to the needs of a patient's body. So, how do we decide on a weight management clinic? Well, if you are confused about how to choose a weight management clinic, we have got a solution to your problem. Here are some points that you can consider while selecting a weight management clinic for yourself:  

• Conduct a proper research-  It is better to do your home work properly. Make a list of the clinics that are there in your mind and visit all of their websites, one by one. Read all the information available; go through the programs they've involved, their approach, team of doctors and dietitians available, and of course do not forget to read the experience of their past clients. All these things will help you to decide better on your weight management clinic. 

• Track record of its patients-  It is very necessary to know about the achievements of the clinic and its patients in the past. As mentioned earlier, go through the testimonials to witness the track record of its patients. If necessary, pay a visit to the clinic, and ask them personally about their programs and achievements. You can even inquire from the patients there, if you come across them.

Weight gain can be a roller coaster ride. With crash and yo yo dieting it is most likely to adversely affect your health. Going to the gym  on your own can be disheartening and strenuous. Most diets end in disaster with you actually gaining more weight than you have lost. Nutrition diet and health go hand in hand at California Medical Weight Management.

The program we offer is a three step physician supervised medical weight loss program. We have medical weight loss centers all across USA that offer the three step medical weight loss program. They are committed to helping you reach your weight loss goal quickly, safely and effectively without any side effects.
 

The facilities at the California Medical Weight Loss Centers are state of the art and the participants have access to physicians and clinical staff throughout their time on the program. A combination of prescription medications, therapeutic injections, vitamins, and other supplements assures the preservation of your good health while you achieve your weight loss.

Obesity brings with it many evils. Some of these are :

• Chronic back pain
• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Coronary artery disease
• Certain types of cancer

To combat the ill effects of obesity we have devised an effective three step  medically supervised program.

Step one is the rapid weight loss component of the program. There is an initial visit to the clinic where the medical staff will  take a comprehensive medical history, weight loss physical exam, EKG and blood work,  comprehensive body composition, which will determine your eligibility for the program.
 

Step two is the transitional part of the program which will begin when you have reached your weight loss target. The weekly visits will continue to ensure that you maintain the weight you have lost.
 

Step three is a long term weight maintenance program. The focus is on behavioural modification, nutrition and exercise programs. Join us to restore your good health and nutrition.

The New York Times reports this month that four companies were charged with "deceptively marketing weight loss products." Sensa Products, L’Occitane, HCG Diet Direct and LeanSpa were ordered by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to pay $34 million in refunds to customers. The charges are part of a larger crackdown on companies that "peddle fad weight loss products."

As part of the initiative, the FTC issued a "Gut Check" guidance update for media to recognize false weight loss claims. The update is intended to assist media outlets in screening out bogus ads. These false product claims include:

1. causes weight loss of two pounds or more a week for a month or more without diet or exercise;
2. causes substantial weight loss no matter what or how much the consumer eats;
3. causes permanent weight loss even after the consumer stops using the product;
4. blocks the absorption of fat or calories to enable consumers to lose substantial weight;
5. safely enables consumers to lose more than three pounds a week for more than four weeks;
6. causes substantial weight loss for all users; and
7. causes substantial weight loss by wearing a product on the body or rubbing it into the skin.

False advertising and bogus claims are wrong for any product. But for weight loss products they are especially bad, because they prey upon dieters' often desperate need to lose weight and regain health. False claims discourage dieters, and reflect badly on real, honest diet programs that provide help to people in need.

California Medical Weight Management's physician-supervised weight loss program does not rely on false claims. Our Testimonials page is full of real success stories from actual CalMWM patients, not paid actors. Our before-and-after photos, on our website and Instagram, include only unretouched photos of our actual patients. The results our patients achieve are real.

Weight loss is not easy, but with help, determination and willpower you can do it! CalMWM's medical weight loss program is not a fad, but a personalized, doctor-supervised program that will help you lose weight, and learn how to make good choices in your diet. Our long-term support ensures you will keep the weight off.

So don't be discouraged by false weight loss claims. Contact your nearest CalMWM clinic for a free consultation to learn more.

This is the time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. According to studies, only 8% of dieters will follow through and accomplish their weight loss goal. With 2/3 of Americans overweight, and more than 1/3 obese, dieters are desperate to find ways to shed unwanted (and unhealthy) pounds. And it is true, obesity can lead to heart problems, stroke and cancer. So naturally, in the month of January we see many new "scientific studies," fad diets, new miracle foods and exaggerated/false claims targeting dieters. What is the truth about dieting and obesity?

According to the U.S. government's National Institutes of Health, obesity is caused by a lack of energy balance:

"Energy balance means that your energy IN equals your energy OUT.... Overweight and obesity happen over time when you take in more calories than you use."

Other factors such as physical inactivity, heredity, and lack of sleep have also been cited as contributing to obesity. But remember the old adage - a moment on the lips, forever on your hips. The Harvard School of Public Health agrees: "At its most basic, of course, obesity results when someone regularly takes in more calories than needed."

Since obesity occurs over time, bad eating habits get established. In order to maintain a healthy weight, a short-term diet won't be effective unless those bad eating habits can be overcome and replaced by good long-term habits. This is the dreaded regaining of weight many dieters experience: once they lose the weight they revert back to their old eating habits.

Unlike fad diets and new diet super-foods, California Medical Weight Management's program really works. You'll work one on one with your doctor from the beginning to establish your optimal diet. And we make it easy to stick with the program. California Medical Weight Management's physician-supervised weight loss program works because it replaces an unhealthy diet with a healthy one, and also includes education, maintenance and long-term support of your weight loss goal. CMWM teaches you to make healthy choices, why that is important, and how it affects your body. Our program provides you with the tools and understanding you need to eat healthy, make good choices and maintain your new healthy weight.

To see actual patient testimonials, and to learn more about California Medical Weight Management's fast, safe and effective three-step weight loss program, visit our Testimonials page.

The old year is winding down. We're preparing for a new year. This is a time of year when many dieters will fall off the wagon because of tempting holiday treats. Dieters commit (or recommit) themselves to losing weight in January. It's also a time for new fad diets and plain old misinformation. One of the biggest sources of confusion is the discussion about exercise and weight loss. So let's look at the facts.

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According to the Harvard School of Public Health, "At its most basic ... obesity results when someone regularly takes in more calories than needed." In an excellent article for the Washington Post, Deborah Cohen of the Rand Corp. discusses five myths about obesity. Here's what Ms. Cohen has to say about physical activity and weight loss:

There is compelling evidence that the increase in calories consumed explains the rise in obesity. The National Health and Nutrition Examination found that people take in, on average, more than 500 more calories per day now than they did in the late 1970s, before obesity rates accelerated. That’s like having Christmas dinner twice a week or more. It wouldn’t be a problem if we stuffed ourselves only once a year, but all-you-can-eat feasts are now available all the time. It’s nearly impossible for most of us to exercise enough to burn off these excess calories.

This calorie-burner chart from the USDA illustrates the problem of trying to lose weight through exercise. It would require almost two hours per day of walking or bicycling (moderate physical activity), or more than an hour a day of strenuous activity (like chopping wood), in order to offset an extra 500 calories. In an article about childhood obesity, the New England Journal of Medicine agrees, calling the importance of physical activity for weight loss "a myth."

Physical education, as typically provided, has not been shown to reduce or prevent obesity. Findings in three studies that focused on expanded time in physical education indicated that even though there was an increase in the number of days children attended physical-education classes, the effects on body-mass index (BMI) were inconsistent across sexes and age groups. Two meta-analyses showed that even specialized school-based programs that promoted physical activity were ineffective in reducing BMI or the incidence or prevalence of obesity.

In an article for PubMed, the American Dietetic Association further explodes the myth of physical activity and weight loss: "[A]lthough exercise does increase energy output during and after exercise and can expend energy from fat for many overweight persons, excessive caloric expenditure has limited implications for substantially reducing body weight independent of nutritional modifications."

The bottom line is that obesity is a numbers game. Calories in, calories out. If you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. If you eat less, you will lose weight. While exercise in fact does burn calories, it is not a good method for weight control, if you are suffering from obesity. I mention this because so many people are put off by the idea of losing weight, if they think it requires hours a day at the gym. That is not true. Healthy diet choices, which is something we can all control (cut down on fat, sugar, and processed foods), are the most important factor in treating obesity. Physical activity (exercise) comes in a distant second.

Of course moderate physical activity and exercise should be part of a healthy lifestyle. California Medical Weight Management's physician-supervised, three-step weight loss program provides you with the diet tools you need to make healthy lifestyle choices, including an exercise program tailored to your personal needs. In the "long run," proper diet and nutrition are the best approach to weight loss. Overeating, then trying to burn off extra calories by spending hours at the gym, is an unworkable solution.

To learn more about fast, safe and effective weight loss, visit California Medical Weight Management at http://www.calmwm.com.

(Originally published at: http://www.calmwm.com/blog/exercise-and-weight-loss-debunking-the-myth)