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Facing challenges to lose extra weight? We have a solution
Many people suffer from being overweight, it is a problem because it does not only affect the person’s external appearance, but their general health as well since it can be the underlying cause of some diseases. That is why it is necessary to follow a diet that helps in obtaining the ideal weight a...
Making the Shift to Nutrient-Rich Foods
Before you joined the Program, how did your eating style compare with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommendation to choose a variety of nutrient rich foods among various food groups like whole grains, no fat and low fat dairy, fruit, vegetables, lean meats and poultry, beans and peas, nuts and seeds...
How to Lose Weight in A Healthy Way?
Are you overweight and feel like it is impossible to reach your ideal weight? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Statistics provided by the World Health Organization confirm that the rate of obesity among adults in the Middle East has nearly tripled since 1975, and that many Arab countries rank high in...
Eating to Ease Stress
What does each of these situations have in common? 1. Sue has an argument with her best friend. She munches on brownies directly from the pan until her anxiety eases up. 2. Justin is behind on an important project at work and he’s having trouble concentrating. He heads to the break room to see wha...
Eating Style
Many people who have had challenges maintaining a healthy weight think of themselves as being “good” or “bad” depending on their food choices. A key goal of the OPTIFAST® Program is to help people identify eating styles that support a healthy weight but also allows for pleasure eating in moderation....
Changing Your Lifestyle Activity
Long term weight management involves making changes not only in our dietary choices but also in the ways we expend energy. We all know we should move more, but structured exercise such as gym workouts are not the only way to get the physical activity we need. To understand how we can burn more energ...
