weight loss...the small things....

Sometimes, effective weight loss efforts requires paying attention to even small things that may interfere with reaching your goals. Fruit juices, such as cranberry or orange juice seem innocuous...certainly it is not looked at as a candy bar. A handful of almonds is most definitely not an ice cream sandwich. A "protein bar" purchased from the local GNC is not a Three Muskateers bar.

However, all of these aforementioned items are caloric containing products that may slow down your weight loss efforts. The "obvious" sources...candy, cake, sodas, alcohol, etc. have red lights blinking behind them. However, a number of other "daily" foods and drinks can be damaging to our efforts.

Try to make it a habit to look at the nutritional information on any product you consume. If you see that a beverage contains over 50 calories in 12 ounces, consider not using it. If that protein bar has greater than 150 calories, find a different one.

Pay attention to the small details...this will be helpful in your overall efforts.

Welcome aboard to Donna Eckenrode, PAC. Donna is a physicians assistant joining our team. She is very excited by the weight loss program and is very anxious to meet our patients.