Low impact workouts are comprised of activities that place the least amount of stress on your bones and joints. Professionals often recommend low impact workouts for people who are new to exercise, suffer from chronic joint pain, or are overweight. Typical low impact exercises include swimming, cycling and gym activities, such as the elliptical machine, [...]

The best diet is one that does not leave you hungry, and fruits and vegetables are a great way to satisfy your appetite without consuming empty calories. Packed with essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs, fruits and vegetables are also healthy.  In fact, the USDA recommends that adults consume nine to thirteen servings of [...]

The Power of Affirmations

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Weight loss takes time, and it’s all too easy to lose focus. From fast food restaurants on every corner to junk food snacking coworkers, it may feel like the universe is out to derail your diet at every turn. Fortunately, you can maintain focus. You can stay motivated to achieve your weight loss goals –and [...]

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Combating Comfort Eating

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When you’re having a bad day, feeling lonely or dealing with a disappointment, what foods do you crave? If you’re like most people, your “comfort foods” are probably dishes loaded with fats and sugary carbs –foods like macaroni and cheese, biscuits and gravy, double bacon cheeseburgers, chocolate cake and pecan pie. Unless raw veggies are [...]

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Five Reasons to Race

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Races are not just for seasoned or professional athletes. In fact, registering for a race is a fantastic motivator for individuals of all fitness levels. There’s something about committing to a goal and putting a date on the calendar that makes everyone more excited to exercise – and when you’re excited, you’re more likely to [...]

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Natural Relief for Post-Workout Aches and Pains

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If you’re just getting started in a workout program, you’re probably all too familiar with post-workout aches and pains. However, even individuals with years of experience have post-workout discomfort from time to time. It may result from participating in a new activity, increasing workout intensity or duration, or because of overuse or injury. If you [...]

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Best Online Exercise Websites

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There are many reasons why we often recommend that new patients of Atlanta MD Weight Loss work with a personal trainer as they begin their exercise regime. Perhaps the biggest reason is because a personal trainer can teach you proper exercise form. Proper form is essential to ensure the most effective exercise routine and to [...]

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Best DVD Workout Series

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Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss plan. It helps you create the calorie deficit that’s necessary for losing weight easier than by dieting alone. It also builds muscle, which helps your body use even more calories –and it’s good for your heart as well. However, we all have days where we don’t [...]

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Sleep Apnea and Your Weight

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At Atlanta MD Weight Loss, our patients frequently ask if losing weight with the help of our program will cure their medically diagnosed sleep apnea. Fortunately, we are able to tell them that even modest weight reduction will certainly help reduce the severity of their sleep apnea symptoms. It may even alleviate the need for [...]

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Burn More Calories with Every Workout

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If you’ve visited the Atlanta MD Weight Loss blog before, you already know that we believe exercise is a fundamental, essential part of any weight loss program. Embrace the numerous benefits of exercise now –while you are losing weight– and you’ll find it easier to maintain your exercise regime even after the pounds come off. [...]

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