Weight Loss Archives - Valley Medical Weight Loss

Fitness Apps: Your Virtual Accountability Partner

A roundup of our favorite fitness apps to help you achieve your goals Did you know that people who keep a regular food journal are more successful at meeting their weight loss goals than people who [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

June 16, 2022

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Semaglutide/GLP-1: Your Latest FDA-Approved Option for Sustainable Weight Loss

Semaglutide: A Potential Game-Changer Obesity is a condition that currently affects over 40% of adults in the United States. Another 30% are considered overweight. This puts these adults at risk for [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 16, 2022

Weight Loss

Choosing the Right Weight Loss Clinic

When choosing the right weight loss clinic, you need to ask yourself: What makes one clinic better than the other? Do I follow the recommendations of family or friends? Do I look at results from [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 1, 2022

Weight Loss

How to Stick to Your Weight Loss Goals Through the Holiday Season

Sticking to your weight loss plan is hard no matter what time of year it is–the holidays can make it even more challenging. Here’s how to overcome the temptation to throw your diet out the window [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 20, 2021

Weight Loss, Uncategorized

5 Effective Diets for Weight Loss

Learn 5 effective diets for weight loss so you can better understand which diet might be better for your weight loss goals. With so many diets out there, you may wonder: Which diets truly work? It [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 25, 2021

Weight Loss, Uncategorized

6 Benefits of Weight Loss: How Losing Weight Makes You Healthier

While looking and feeling more like yourself is one major reason you may have decided to lose weight, your overall health drastically improves. Learn six of the ways losing weight makes you [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 6, 2021

Weight Loss

Is Counting Calories Really All It Takes to Lose Weight?

Counting calories is one of the most common suggestions when starting a weight loss plan. But is it the best way to tackle your weight loss goals? We’ve all heard that if you want to lose weight [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 23, 2021

Weight Loss, Uncategorized

What’s Connection Between Stress and Weight Gain? Lower Stress Can Help You Lose More Weight

There’s a connection between stress and weight gain that can make your committed attempts to lose weight even harder than it already is. Here’s how stress and weight gain are connected and proven [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 17, 2021

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

What’s Connection Between Stress and Weight Gain? Lower Stress Can Help You Lose More Weight

There’s a connection between stress and weight gain that can make your committed attempts to lose weight even harder than it already is. Here’s how stress and weight gain are connected and proven [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 17, 2021

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

5 of the Most Effective Weight Loss Supplements

At Valley Medical Weight Loss, we provide a wide range of effective weight loss supplements that help you reach your goals. Learn about 5 of our most popular and effective weight loss supplements to [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 19, 2021

Weight Loss

How to Lose Weight After 50

When you want to lose weight after 50, it’s hard but not impossible. Here’s why weight loss gets harder and what you can do about improving your health and living a longer life. When you hit [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 4, 2021

Weight Loss

How to Get Liposuction Results Without the Surgery

Liposuction is an option for some who want to lose a lot of weight. But as an invasive procedure, there’s a lot of recovery and complication concerns that come along with it. What if it were [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

June 23, 2021

Weight Loss

When It’s Time to Ask for Help on Your Weight Loss Journey

How do you know when DIY weight loss isn’t working for you? Here’s when it’s time to ask for help and work with a doctor or weight loss professional who can help you lose weight faster and [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 5, 2021

Weight Loss

What Do You Eat on the HCG Weight Loss Program?

The HCG weight loss program maintains a strict low-calorie diet to help you lose weight fast If you’ve been looking for a way to lose weight fast, then you may have already heard of the HCG [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 28, 2021

Weight Loss

How to Choose the Best Weight Loss Program for You

When you’re looking for the right weight loss plan for you, here’s what you need to look out for so you get the best solution and results for your health and goals. There’s an overwhelming [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 15, 2021

Weight Loss

Remember to Show Yourself Some Love On Your Weight Loss Journey

How to show yourself some love and appreciation while you get through the toughest times of losing weight. And make it easier to lose the weight you want. Valentines Day is just around the corner. [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 10, 2021

Weight Loss

How to stay motivated with slow weight loss

8 ways to stay true to your weight loss plan even when it gets tough. Using even a few of these tips will help you stay motivated with slow weight loss progress. Here’s the truth: whether you want [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 27, 2021

Weight Loss

Real Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Learn why the Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular diets for weight loss and health improvement. In countries like Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, Greece, and many others that line the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 7, 2021

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Make Your Weight Loss Resolution a Success this Year

If it’s your goal to lose weight this year, here are some of the best tips to help you stick to your New Year’s weight loss resolution. We go into every year feeling hopeful about what we can [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 31, 2020

Lifestyle, Weight Loss

Don’t Believe These Common Weight Loss Myths

Image credit: Total Shape Breaking down 5 of the most common and unhelpful weight loss myths. Plus what you should do instead. There’s a lot of misinformation about there about health. We see it [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 16, 2020

Weight Loss

Healthy Gut Bacteria Can Help You Lose Weight

Healthy gut bacteria is an often overlooked key to improving health and losing weight Did you know that when you eat a piece of pizza, you aren’t the only one consuming all of those calories? There [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 9, 2020

Nutrition, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

How to Easily Get 30 Minutes of Activity Every Day

5 tips to easily get 30 minutes of activity every day so you lose weight faster and feel better When you hear someone tell you to exercise more, it’s easy to feel a bit frustrated. You know [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 5, 2020

Weight Loss, Exercise, Health Tips

How to Help Your Child Lose Weight

Follow these expert-recommended strategies to help your child lose weight. And know when it’s time to talk with a professional In recent decades, childhood obesity has become one of the most [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 21, 2020

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

The Best Exercise for Weight Loss

Get the most weight loss benefits out of your time spent exercising If you’re going to start exercising with the goal of losing weight, then you want to choose the most effective exercise for [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 14, 2020

Lifestyle, Weight Loss

Overcome Common Weight Loss Obstacles

If you hit a wall in your weight loss journey, don’t stress, and don’t give up! We have some tips to help you. When you start your weight loss journey it’s easy to feel motivated and excited [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 7, 2020

Weight Loss

Lose Weight Faster with Phentermine

Phentermine is one of the most effective weight loss drugs ever created—find out if it’s right for you. Phentermine is one of the most effective weight loss drugs ever created—find out if [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 30, 2020

Weight Loss

How Sleep Helps You Lose Weight

Seriously, how much sleep you get each night impacts your body weight If you’re looking for ways to lose weight without having to step on a treadmill, you aren’t alone. And while I can’t [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 23, 2020

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Lose Stubborn Fat with Lipotropic Injections

This weight loss supplement gives you the health benefits of vitamin B and helps you lose weight Lipotropics might sound like some strange kind of injection. If you read that word and wonder what the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 16, 2020

Weight Loss, Supplements

Struggling to Lose Weight?

If you’re struggling to lose weight, work with a physician to get a weight loss plan that supports you and gets results You’ve decided you’re ready to lose weight and improve your [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 2, 2020

Weight Loss

Fasting to Lose Weight: Why It Works

Feeling stuck in your weight loss journey? A fasting weight loss diet might be the key to losing that unwanted weight There’s no doubt fasting is more popular than ever right now. And if you’ve [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 26, 2020

Nutrition, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

What Can I Eat on the hCG Diet?

Now that you have a background on what the hCG diet is and how it works, your next question is probably, “what can I eat on the hCG diet?” Even though your daily calories and pretty low [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 4, 2020

Weight Loss, Recipes

The hCG diet: A Powerful Weight Loss Tool

The hCG diet is one of our most popular weight loss plans—and for good reason. On average, our clients lose 0.5 to 3 pounds per day* following the plan. And the best part? They don’t feel [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 27, 2020

Weight Loss

B12 and Metabolism: How the Vitamin Helps You Lose Weight

Your metabolism is the process your body uses to break down food and nutrients and convert them to energy, which supports all of the functions in your body. There are a lot of things that affect your [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 7, 2019

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Lipotropic Injections: Your Secret Weapon

There’s no doubt that eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising regularly are the foundations of any sustainable weight loss plan. But what if we told you that we could give you a boost [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 15, 2019

Weight Loss

Why Should I Meal Prep?

In a perfect world, you would be able to cook all your meals fresh at home and sit down to eat them at your leisure; but in today’s modern society, most people just don’t have that luxury. [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 20, 2018

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Is a Calorie a Calorie? Not According to Research.

For years, nutrition experts have been saying that “a calorie is a calorie” – that as long as you were staying within your allotted calorie goals and exercising enough, you’d lose weight. But [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 1, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Is Yogurt Healthy? Making Sense of the “Diet” Food

Since 2010, more than 670 new yogurt products have made their way into your local supermarket. Manufacturers market these yogurts as a healthy, waist-reducing option, but that’s not always the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 30, 2018

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Self Love for Weight Loss: The Importance of Being Nice to Yourself

Would you look at your best friend and tell her that she’s not good enough? Not pretty enough? Not thin enough? Would you tell your mom or sister or cousin that she’s terrible for veering off of [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 10, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

B12 Injections: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

The body relies on a constant internal balance of vitamins and minerals to function at its best. Unfortunately, today’s standard American diet is high in everything we don’t need and low [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 21, 2018

MEDS, Weight Loss, General Health

Ditch the Candy: Tips for Getting Through Halloween

Halloween is quickly approaching and we’re not sure what’s scarier: the ghosts and goblins running through the streets or the sheer amount of Halloween candy overcrowding the shelves. Everywhere [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 1, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips, Uncategorized

Tips for Better Sleep

When you’re feeling sleepy at the office, you might be tempted to reach for a cup of coffee and a sugary snack from the vending machine for a little pick-me-up. When the clock strikes five, you [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 30, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health

5 Reasons Your Diet Keeps Failing

According to statistics, 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. In addition to the countless hours spent calorie counting and tracking macros, Americans also spend an average of $33 BILLION on [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 3, 2018

Weight Loss

Top 4 Drinks for Weight Loss

Many people don’t realize just how bad choosing the wrong drink can be for their waistline. Sugary drinks, like soda and lemonade, contain loads of calories and no nutritional benefit. Even [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

July 30, 2018

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Your Guide to Eating Healthy Out at a Restaurant

In a perfect world, every meal available at your favorite restaurants would be flawlessly tailored to your weight loss plan. Portions would be precise and chefs would only use fresh, ingredients, [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 9, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health

The Ketogenic Diet: Is it Right for You?

The ketogenic diet is all the rage right now. If you search #keto on Instagram, you’ll be rewarded with more than 8 million posts, showcasing everything from weight loss transformations to [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 7, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Should I Weigh Myself? A Look at the Science.

At some point in your weight loss journey, someone might have told you “don’t bother weighing yourself, just judge your progress by how your clothes fit/feel”. You probably ran with that advice [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 12, 2018

Weight Loss

How Can I Prevent Sagging Skin while Losing Weight?

There are countless reasons why getting to a healthy weight should be one of your top priorities. Losing weight can lower the risk of heart disease, decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

July 7, 2018

Weight Loss

Black Tea: The New Weight Loss Tea in Town

When it comes to weight loss teas, green tea often gets all the glory, but new research has put black tea in the spotlight, where it belongs. A recent study shows that, although they work in [...]

By Staff

October 18, 2017

Weight Loss

Five Fruits that Help You Lose Weight

When low-carb diets become popular, fruit was shunned along with other high-carbohydrate foods like oats and sweet potatoes. But while it’s true that fruit is high in carbohydrates, it’s [...]

By Staff

October 24, 2017

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Product of the Month! Integrative Therapeutics 7-Keto Lean

It’s a brand NEW month, so you know what that means – a new product to go along with our monthly special, which includes: Physician Consult & Weekly Weigh-ins Meal Plans FDA Approved [...]

By Staff

April 1, 2016

Weight Loss, Supplements

5 More Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight

Last week, we discussed some of the most common roadblocks to weight loss. You know, those things that sneak in under the radar even when you’re “doing everything right”. If [...]

By Staff

March 14, 2016

Weight Loss, Health Tips

5 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight

When you’re eating healthy and following a regular exercise routine, there is nothing that’s more frustrating than a scale that refuses to budge. Sure, you may be experiencing other benefits, [...]

By Staff

March 10, 2016

Weight Loss, Health Tips

5 Habits that Guarantee Long-Term Weight Loss

There’s a problem with the way the world looks at weight. For many, weight loss is considered a short-term thing. You have a big event coming up, or summer is creeping up on you, so you have to [...]

By Staff

February 21, 2016

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, General Health

Can I Drink Alcohol While Trying to Lose Weight?

One of the questions that we’re asked often is: how bad is alcohol really for weight loss? Can I still drink alcohol when I’m trying to lose weight? With Memorial Day and more outdoor events and [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 12, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Should I Skip Meals to Lose Weight?

It seems like a no-brainer — skipping meals and ignoring your stomach’s moaning and groaning means you’ll take in fewer calories, which will eventually lead to weight loss, right? Not so [...]

By Staff

May 16, 2016

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Starting Your Day Right: How to Choose a Healthy Breakfast Cereal

According to ABC News, 31 percents of adults who actually eat breakfast (you should be one of those adults, by the way), choose cereal as their morning meal. There are a variety of reasons for this, [...]

By Staff

February 8, 2016

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Is Weight Loss the Answer for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?

Right now, it’s estimated that 2.7 to 6.1 million people have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a type of irregular heartbeat. When someone has AFib, the beating of the upper chambers of the heart, [...]

By Staff

November 10, 2015

Weight Loss, General Health

Product of the Month! Go Bean Green Coffee Supplement

November is here, which means it’s the unofficial start of the holiday season. The next 2 to 3 months are certainly going to be a test of your willpower and strength, but we know that you can [...]

By Staff

November 2, 2015

Weight Loss, Supplements

Too Sweet to Be True: Diet Soda May Stall Weight Loss

If you’ve made the switch to diet soda in an attempt to lose weight, you’re not alone. Approximately one-fifth of the U.S. population consumes diet drinks on any given day; however, diet soda, [...]

By Staff

October 15, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Lipotropic Complex by Integrative Therapeutics

It’s OCTOBER! Can you even believe that? In addition to pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween costumes, and cooler weather, that also means a new product included with our monthly special. With this [...]

By Staff

October 1, 2015

Detox, Weight Loss, Supplements

Not So Natural: Why You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

A lot of people, especially those who work for food manufacturers who use a lot of high fructose corn syrup, will say that high-fructose corn syrup is just like any other sweetener – that there is [...]

By Staff

September 28, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Creating a Calorie Deficit – The Foundation of Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, there are many different diets, cleanses, exercise programs, etc. that you could try (and probably yield a positive from), but in the end, it all comes down to one [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 23, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

The Best Diet? One You Can Stick To.

Walk into any bookstore and you’ll see an entire section dedicated to diets and weight loss. Ask 10 different people who were successful with their weight loss goals and you’ll probably get 10 [...]

By Staff

September 22, 2015

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Beyond Green: Other Weight Loss Tea That Can Help You Shed Pounds

You’ve probably heard by now that green tea – which is one of the most popular teas in the world – can help promote weight loss and reduce belly bloat. This is largely due to one of the main [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 24, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Recipe Makeover: Healthy Pumpkin Mousse

A lot of people put their weight loss goals off for the holidays and succumb to a weight gain that they feel is “inevitable”, but don’t let that be you! Sure, it’s easy to say that you’ll [...]

By Staff

November 15, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Recipes

Mindful Eating – Keep Yourself in Check for the Holidays

November is the unofficial start of holiday season. And we know from experience that it can be difficult to try to lose weight, or even maintain your weight, during the next couple of months. [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 1, 2019

Nutrition, Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Mango-Plex with Raspberry Ketone

February may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s still plenty of time for you to crush your weight loss goals. We do want to make life a little easier for you, though, by offering [...]

By Staff

February 1, 2016

Specials, Weight Loss, Supplements

Beyond Weight: Why Soda Is Bad For You

This sentence is probably not going to come as a big surprise: soda is bad for you. Most people are aware of this fact, and yet it’s estimated that nearly 50 percent of Americans still drink soda [...]

By Staff

January 31, 2016

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Stuck on Sugar? How to Stop Sugar Cravings in Their Tracks

Although it may seem sweet, sugar can be anything but. It appears to be fine in moderation, but giving in to your sugar cravings too much can contribute to weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, and the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 27, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Bottoms Up! Why You Should Drink Water All The Time.

You’ve been told time and time again that water is important for your health; that you should be drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day (even though this general advice may not be entirely [...]

By Staff

January 8, 2016

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Skip-a-Meal Meal Replacement Beverage

Our Skip-a-Meal Replacement Beverage is one of our customer favorites, so we thought January – the month of resolutions and new beginnings – would be the perfect time to offer it as a [...]

By Staff

January 2, 2016

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Supplements

Maintaining Weight Loss May Come Down To Your Traits

For many people, losing weight is the easy part; it’s keeping it off that’s the struggle. That’s why fad diets or weight loss trends don’t have much staying power. Sure, they’ll help you [...]

By Staff

December 20, 2015

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Metasol ™ Low-Molecular-Weight Lychee Polyphenol (Oligonol®)

Back by popular demand, this month’s FREE product to go along with our monthly special, which includes: Physician Consult & Weekly Weigh-ins Meal Plans FDA Approved Medications MetaBlast [...]

By Staff

December 3, 2015

Weight Loss, Supplements

Mindful Eating: How to Stay on Track During the Holidays

One the most common questions we get is how to stay on track during the holidays. Easter is right around the corner and a lot of you are worried that you’re going to fall off the weight loss [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 18, 2019

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Five Fall Spices To Help You Lose Weight and Boost Your Health

People always talk about the change in weather when fall rolls around; but have you ever noticed that fall seems to have it’s own flavor? As summer comes to an end, citrus and watermelon move [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 25, 2019

Weight Loss, General Health

Product of the Month! Metasol ™ Low-Molecular-Weight Lychee Polyphenol (Oligonol®)

June is here; and although it’s not officially summer, that summer feeling is in full force. It’s time to start shedding some layers and showing off that body you’ve been working [...]

By Staff

June 1, 2017

Specials, Weight Loss, Supplements

The Secret to Weight Loss May Be in the Gut

For years, health professionals claimed that the only thing you have to focus on when it comes to weight loss is calories. If the calories you eat total less than the calories you burn through [...]

By Staff

September 7, 2017

Weight Loss, General Health

How to Get Rid of Stomach Fat

Last week we discussed the different types of body fat and how they affect your health. The most dangerous type of fat, called visceral fat, is found deep within the belly area and surrounds your [...]

By Staff

August 11, 2017

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Appetite-Suppressing Foods That Can Help Boost Weight Loss

We all know that when it comes to weight loss, there are no magic tricks or quick fixes. It takes dedication and consistency, along with a proper diet and exercise routine and the support that you [...]

By Staff

July 24, 2017

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Intermittent Fasting: The Basics and Benefits

If you’re immersed into the weight loss/health world (and if you’re reading this, chances are that you are), you’ve probably heard a little bit (or a lot) about a movement that’s [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 11, 2019

Weight Loss, General Health

Seltzer Water and Weight Loss: The Skinny on the Bubbly

There’s this major company that makes seltzer drinks. And let’s just say that every time said company comes out with a new flavor, there’s also a major uproar. We’re talking [...]

By Staff

February 8, 2017

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Go Bean Green Coffee Supplement

November marks the unofficial start of the holiday season. In addition to gratefulness and holiday cheer, there’s also temptation (in the form of food and drinks) everywhere. We’re big [...]

By Staff

November 3, 2016

Weight Loss, Supplements

hCG Program: What It’s All About

Our hCG program is one of the most popular programs we offer at Valley Medical Weight Loss. The comprehensive protocol consists of an 800 calorie per day toxin-free diet, as well as daily injections [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 29, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Product of the Month! Lipotropic Complex by Integrative Therapeutics

It’s OCTOBER! Fall is officially in the air and Halloween candy is EVERYWHERE. Since temptation is lurking behind every corner, we wanted to include a powerful fat-burning supplement in our monthly [...]

By Staff

October 1, 2016

Specials, Weight Loss, Supplements

New Weight Loss Hopeful: Acceptance-Based Behavioral Treatment (ABT)

The weight loss industry is a big one. Scientists are always diligently working to find the best diets and the most effective workouts that together, will set you up for weight loss success. While [...]

By Staff

September 25, 2016

Weight Loss

Coffee and Weight Loss: Do They Mix?

When it comes to coffee and weight loss, there are two sides of the coin. Some say caffeine can boost your metabolism and others say that coffee is off-limits during a weight loss regimen. So what [...]

By Staff

September 18, 2016

Weight Loss

10 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

Although the real reason for this holiday – giving thanks and practicing gratitude – is spelled out right in its name, let’s be honest: a big part of Thanksgiving is the food. And although we [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 13, 2018

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Apple Cider Vinegar: 2017’s Hottest New Superfood?

Okay, so maybe it’s not exactly a “superfood”, but the year just started and there’s already been a lot of talk about apple cider vinegar, or ACV, as the regulars are calling it. For years, [...]

By Staff

January 19, 2017

Weight Loss, General Health

Emotions and Weight Loss: How Meditation Can Help You Shed Pounds

When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise get most of the credit. However, according to research, the key player in the game is actually psychological well-being. When you embark on a weight [...]

By Staff

January 6, 2017

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Skip-a-Meal Replacement Beverage

The Skip-a-Meal Replacement Beverage from Progressive Laboratories is without a doubt one of our most popular supplements. It tastes great, it works, and it’s easy to incorporate into a busy [...]

By Staff

January 1, 2017

Specials, Weight Loss, Supplements

Product of the Month! Metasol ™ Low-Molecular-Weight Lychee Polyphenol (Oligonol®)

There’s a popular expression that says “summer bodies are made in the winter”. In simple terms, this means that if you want a rockin’ bikini bod come June, you need to start [...]

By Staff

December 3, 2016

Weight Loss, Supplements

What Supplements Should You Consider for Weight Loss in Scottsdale?

Weight loss largely consists of the simple formula of burning more calories than you take in so that you can create a calorie deficit and burn fat. However, by supplementing the diet and exercise [...]

By Staff

July 21, 2014

Weight Loss

Is Your Weight Loss Doctor Setting the Right Expectations?

If you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine in the book, it may be time to involve a weight loss doctor to help better customize your plan to your own individual biology. However, when [...]

By Staff

July 18, 2014

Weight Loss

When is a Good Time to Start a Weight Loss Program in Phoenix?

If you’re asking yourself when the best time to start a weight loss program Phoenix is, the answer is, you should start today. When it comes to designing or starting a weight loss program [...]

By Staff

July 16, 2014

Weight Loss

Ways a Weight Loss Center Can Speed Up Your Regular Visits

Involving a weight loss center is often the key to not only increasing your success at weight loss, but also speeding up how quickly you’re able to lose the weight. However, clinics [...]

By Staff

July 14, 2014

Weight Loss

Should I Get Lipotropic Injections?

Weight loss is multi-faceted. Successful weight loss relies on different bodily processes working together in harmony. While regular exercise and a healthy diet helps activate and get these processes [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 13, 2019

Weight Loss, Aesthetics

Childhood Obesity Month: Talking to Your Child About Weight Loss

Since September is National Childhood Obesity month, we thought it might be a good time to discuss a difficult, and sometimes uncomfortable, topic: finding ways to talk with your children about [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 20, 2019

Weight Loss

What Are The Perks of Having a Weight Loss Program in Phoenix?

Millions of people throughout the United States need to lose weight, but many don’t know where to start. If you’re lucky enough to live in the Phoenix area, a weight loss program may be [...]

By Staff

July 2, 2014

Weight Loss

Weight Management Basics: What is Obesity?

More than one-third of adults in the United States are estimated to be obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to help combat these statistics, it’s [...]

By Staff

June 30, 2014

Weight Loss

Does Weight Loss in Phoenix Require Daily Exercise?

When approaching a weight loss Phoenix program, people often assume you can successfully lose weight based off of diet alone. Unfortunately, while a healthy diet is an essential part of losing [...]

By Staff

June 27, 2014

Weight Loss

Weight Loss Center vs. Self-Weight Loss: Which Should You Choose?

When approaching weight loss, one of the first things you’ll need to decide is whether to try to lose weight on your own or seek out help from a weight loss center. While many people [...]

By Staff

June 25, 2014

Weight Loss

Weight Loss in Scottsdale – Indoor Activities to Help You Lose

The weather in Scottsdale is often too hot to get outside and go for a run or play a game of basketball. Luckily, Scottsdale is filled with venues and activities that can be performed indoors while [...]

By Staff

June 23, 2014

Weight Loss

What Questions Should You Be Asking Your Weight Loss Doctor

A trip to the doctor’s office can feel intimidating, regardless of the reason. However, having a list of questions ready to ask your weight loss doctor can both make you a more involved part of [...]

By Staff

June 20, 2014

Weight Loss

Why Staying Hydrated is Important for Weight Loss in Phoenix

When looking at developing a weight loss Phoenix program, one area that should not be overlooked is your water intake. While the majority of your plan will be made up of exercise, diet and [...]

By Staff

July 28, 2014

Weight Loss

Not Just For Weight Loss: The Added Benefits to Taking B12 Injections

B12 injections are commonly used in weight loss treatments for their ability to increase the efficiency in which your body metabolizes carbohydrates and fats. However, B12 has many beneficial effects [...]

By Staff

July 30, 2014

Weight Loss

How to Stop Cravings When You’re Stuck at Home

For many, more time spent at home means more time spent on the couch, binge-watching Netflix or catching up on your favorite reality show (don’t worry, no judgment here). All of a sudden, you start [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 4, 2020

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Busted: Metabolism Myths (and What’s Really Going On)

Your metabolism is the cornerstone to your weight loss success. Because of this, people are often quick to point the finger at their metabolism for stalls in weight loss or try metabolism-boosting [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 13, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health

Sleep and Weight Loss: What’s the Connection?

As a kid, you probably fought your parents tooth and nail over naptime, bedtime or any time that involved you having to go to sleep. As an adult, you may count down the minutes until you can crawl [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 6, 2019

Lifestyle, Weight Loss

Beating a Weight Loss Plateau

So you’re eating well and staying active and your extra weight seems to be coming right off until – it isn’t. You’re still doing everything right, but the scale hasn’t moved in weeks and [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

June 6, 2019

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Smoothies for Weight Loss: The Great Debate

If you ask 10 different people if smoothies are good for you, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. The answers range from “No way! They’re full of calories” to “Well, you should really [...]

By Staff

August 11, 2014

Weight Loss

Need Help Losing Weight? There’s an App for That.

Has anyone ever told you that you should write down everything you eat? Did you listen? If not, you should. Food journaling is not just a futile recommendation; studies have shown that people who [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 31, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health, Exercise, Health Tips

Choline and Lipotropic Injections: What’s the Deal?

If you feel like you’ve done everything right when it comes to diet and weight loss, but you haven’t seen the results you want; or if you’re just stuck at a weight loss plateau, and [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 27, 2018

MEDS, Weight Loss

Should You Ask Your Weight Loss Doctor for a Body Composition Analysis?

The weight loss process relies on a complex set of bodily reactions in order for excess fat to be burned, while simultaneously stopping new fat stores from forming. When you step on a traditional [...]

By Staff

May 28, 2014

Weight Loss

Pure Green Coffee Beans and Weight Loss

Green is probably not the color you normally associate with coffee, but raw, unroasted coffee seeds are actually a golden-green shade. Typically, these beans, technically the seeds of Coffee fruits, [...]

By Staff

April 9, 2014

Lifestyle, Weight Loss

Weight Management and Genetics: Matching your Diet with your DNA

Many people struggle with a frustrating cycle of shedding pounds only to gain them all back later. If you are stuck in this cycle, you may try one of the thousands of diets on the market today, but [...]

By Staff

April 7, 2014

Weight Loss

Does Your Child Need a Weight Loss Program? The Long-term Dangers of Childhood Obesity

In the last three decades, rates of childhood obesity have almost tripled. This alarming rate has lead researchers to question how the issue will affect the health of today’s obese children in [...]

By Staff

April 5, 2014

Weight Loss

Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?

People gain weight for a multitude of reasons, including slowed metabolism, inadequate nutrition, hormone imbalances and overeating, and acupuncture can be used to address many of these [...]

By Staff

March 31, 2014

Weight Loss

Our 5 Favorite Apps for Losing Weight

Your smartphone can do more than send emails, ensure you never get lost again and text your friends. It can now help keep you in shape, thanks to the huge number of apps dedicated to fitness and [...]

By Staff

March 26, 2014

Weight Loss

Burn Calories Without Burning Your Budget

Getting a million-dollar body doesn’t have to break the bank, and you can get great results without flashy workout equipment, an expensive gym membership or fancy health foods. If you want to [...]

By Staff

March 24, 2014

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Healthier Alternatives to Butter for Baking

It is said that baking feeds the soul in addition to the belly, but baked goods loaded with buttery goodness can make the scale spike and cause a host of health issues. Reducing the amount of butter [...]

By Staff

March 22, 2014

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Choosing the Best Weight Loss Program for You

If you are ready to lose weight, follow this guide to find a program that will work for [...]

By Staff

March 18, 2014

Weight Loss

Weight Loss and Water: How Much Water Do I Need Each Day?

Summer in Arizona is HOT. Okay, maybe that’s not breaking news, but we have a point. You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to drink water to stay hydrated during the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 9, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

A Quick Guide to Hiking for Those Looking for Weight Loss in Scottsdale

When trying to lose weight, the same exercise routine over and over again can often lead to boredom. If you’re bored working out, it makes it more difficult to stay motivated. That’s one [...]

By Staff

May 26, 2014

Weight Loss

Weight Management Tips: Easy Ways to Add More Fruit to Your Diet

Successful weight management diet revolves around eating a variety of healthy foods to balance your intake of macronutrients (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins and [...]

By Staff

May 23, 2014

Weight Loss

The Importance of Micronutrient Testing For Your Weight Loss Program

When diet and exercise routines still result in a weight loss plateau, what’s inside you, rather than what you’re doing on the outside, may be what’s holding you back. [...]

By Staff

May 21, 2014

Weight Loss

Why Garcinia Cambogia Has Become a Popular Weight Management Solution

From television spots, to celebrity reviews from high profile names like Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz, advertisements are everywhere promoting the benefits of Garcinia Cambogia as a new weight [...]

By Staff

May 19, 2014

Weight Loss

Great Places for Kid’s Weight Loss in Phoenix

The rate of childhood obesity is a growing concern, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that the number of obese children in the United States has doubled in the last 30 [...]

By Staff

May 14, 2014

Weight Loss

Lose Weight on Your Weight Loss Program Without Skipping Dessert

You may think that skipping dessert is the key to weight loss, but turning down temptation may actually be hindering the success of your weight loss program. Studies show that depriving yourself of [...]

By Staff

May 12, 2014

Weight Loss

What major benefits should you look for in weight loss clinics in Phoenix

Nobody loses weight in the exact same way, which is why choosing the right weight loss clinic is an important decision that will directly impact your weight loss success. Once you find the right [...]

By Staff

May 9, 2014

Weight Loss

Can Farmers’ Markets Help Me with Weight Loss in Phoenix?

If you live in the Phoenix area, consider yourself lucky! The city and its surroundings are home to many farmers’ markets, offering the freshest fruits and vegetables at affordable prices to [...]

By Staff

May 5, 2014

Weight Loss

Multivitamins and weight management: What’s the connection?

Unfortunately, there may never be a magic pill that will suddenly make you slim and fit, but taking a multivitamin every day can certainly help you with weight management. Researchers in China [...]

By Staff

May 2, 2014

Weight Loss

South Mountain Park: The Perfect Destination for Weight Loss in Scottsdale

Most city parks feature a few patches of grass, a small playground and maybe an area for basketball or baseball, but South Mountain Park in Scottsdale is not your typical city park. Spanning almost [...]

By Staff

April 30, 2014

Weight Loss

Valley Medical Weight Loss Programs that Help You Shed Pounds

When it comes to weight loss, there is no “one size fits all” approach. Everyone puts on the pounds in different ways and for different reasons, and it takes a unique strategy to shed them. At [...]

By Staff

April 28, 2014

Weight Loss

Should I Talk to My Weight Loss Doctor About Phentermine?

For many people, the toughest part about losing weight is controlling their appetites. It is hard to ignore a grumbling tummy and even harder to ignore a persistent craving, but getting a hold on [...]

By Staff

April 25, 2014

Weight Loss

Tips for Sticking to Your Goals During Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer. It also marks the official start of outdoor BBQs, longer days and the foods and drinks that come with them. Burgers, beers, and desserts [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 21, 2019

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Product of the Month! Metasol ™ Low-Molecular-Weight Lychee Polyphenol (Oligonol®)

It’s a NEW month, so you know what that means – a new product to go along with our monthly special, which includes: Physician Consult & Weekly Weigh-ins Meal Plans FDA Approved Medications [...]

By Staff

June 9, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Supplements

Product of the Month! Integrative Therapeutics 7-Keto Lean

It’s a NEW month, so you know what that means – a new product to go along with our monthly special, which includes: Physician Consult & Weekly Weigh-ins Meal Plans FDA Approved Medications [...]

By Staff

April 9, 2015

Weight Loss, Supplements

Getting Enough Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Weight Loss

A few weeks ago we discussed how important a good’s night sleep is to reaching your weight loss goals. In today’s modern lifestyle, getting a good night’s sleep is getting more and more [...]

By Staff

April 4, 2015

Stress Relief, Lifestyle, Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Weight Loss at Work: Tips for Staying on Track

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics estimates that a whopping 83 percent of Americans eat at their desks during work. If you’re one of these people, you probably have the best intentions to eat [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 28, 2018

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Why Can’t I Lose Weight? I’m Doing Everything Right.

When you’re trying to lose weight and you’re not seeing the results you want, it’s tempting to put the blame elsewhere – to say “I’m doing everything right! Why can’t I lose [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 17, 2019

Lifestyle, Weight Loss

Is Stress Keeping you From Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals?

Last week, in honor of American Heart Month, we talked about how stress affects your heart health. This week, we want to break down how stress can prevent you from losing weight — or at least [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 28, 2019

Stress Relief, Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Meal Planning: Your Secret to Weight Loss Success

There’s a popular quote that goes something like this: “when you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. The internet couldn’t decide if it was Winston Churchill or Benjamin Franklin who [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 7, 2018

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Exercise and Weight Loss: Do You Burn More Calories in the Morning?

Last post, we briefly discussed the importance of exercise for maintaining weight loss. If you’ve been paying any attention at all, the fact that proper eating and regular exercise help you lose [...]

By Staff

February 23, 2015

Weight Loss, Exercise

Weight Loss: The How Versus The Why

When starting a weight loss journey, a lot of focus is placed on the “how”. How am I going to lose weight? What am I going to eat? How many times per week am I going to exercise? How many times a [...]

By Staff

June 11, 2015

Weight Loss

Curb Your Cravings with Crave-Away

Each month at Valley Medical, we run a monthly special that includes 4 weeks of everything you see below for just $295. Physician Consult & Weekly Weigh-ins Meal Plans FDA Approved Medications [...]

By Staff

June 15, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Supplements

The Best Breakfast for Weight Loss?

You’ve heard over and over again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, (we even said it just a few blog posts back), yet there isn’t a lot of research about what type of foods you [...]

By Staff

August 20, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Childhood Obesity: An American Epidemic

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. So, we’re here to call attention to a problem that’s increasing at an alarming rate in America. It’s so alarming, in fact, that the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 13, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health, Exercise

Your Mom Was Right: Breakfast IS the Most Important Meal of the Day.

Breakfast is often dubbed as the most important meal of the day, and rightfully so. Many people on weight loss diets skip breakfast thinking that it will save calories and boost weight loss, but [...]

By Staff

August 13, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Product of the Month! Skip-a-Meal Meal Replacement Beverage

Because our Skip-a-Meal Replacement Beverage is one of our most popular supplements, we’ve decided to listen to consumer demand and offer it as our monthly special again for August! With this [...]

By Staff

August 2, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Supplements

5 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips That Work

The weight loss industry is loaded with myths, old wives’ tales, and just downright bad advice. With the world focused on quick fixes, it can be difficult to differentiate between what’s real and [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 6, 2019

Nutrition, Lifestyle, Weight Loss

Product of the Month! Skip-a-Meal Meal Replacement Beverage

As you may know by now, we run a special every month. With this special you receive 4 WEEKS of everything listed below for only $295 (that’s a savings of over $200)! Physician Consult & Weekly [...]

By Staff

July 1, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss

The Three Bite Rule: Indulging While Losing Weight

Take a minute to sit and think about this for a second. When you eat something – whether it’s a piece of cake, a slice of pizza, or some cheese and crackers – which bite or bites taste the [...]

By Staff

June 26, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss

Losing weight isn’t easy, there’s no doubt about that. But sometimes, maintaining weight loss can be even harder. Once you start getting close to your goals, you may find that you ease up a [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 21, 2020

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Five More Common Food Myths

Last month, we addressed some common food myths that have gained traction in the mainstream despite evidence to the contrary. We want to you to be fully informed and armed with all the right [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 13, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

The Dieter’s Guide to Weight Loss During the Holidays

It’s the holiday season. The time of year when families and friends get together to share thanks, love, laughter – and maybe even some presents and a little bit of aggravation. It’s also the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 7, 2018

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Health Tips

Common Food Myths – and the Real Truth

There are some common food myths so ingrained in our culture that lots of people – including physicians and health care professionals – accepts them as fact even though there is no evidence to [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 22, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Strange Weight Loss Tips That Work

You probably already know that combining a healthy diet with exercise will help you shed those excess pounds, but is there anything else you can do to speed up the process? The short answer is yes. [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 4, 2019

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Troubleshooting: How to Make Your Diet Work For You

How many times have you heard someone say “Ugh, I can’t. I’m on a diet.” followed by a sigh or a longing look or even an eye roll? How many times have you said it yourself? Being on a diet [...]

By Staff

October 24, 2014

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

How Lipotropic Injections Help You Lose Weight

Two of the questions our clients ask a lot are what are lipotropic injections and what can they do for you? Well, we’re glad you asked. We currently offer 3 different types of lipotropic [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 17, 2020

Weight Loss, Aesthetics

Things You Should Be Doing NOW to Get in Shape for Summer.

There’s a popular phrase that says “summer bodies are made in the winter”, which in layman’s terms means that you should be really honing your diet and exercise routine in during the winter, [...]

By Staff

February 9, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Exercise

Weight Loss Resolutions: Redefining Your Goals

This probably isn’t a huge shocker, but two of the top 3 New Year’s resolutions for 2019 were to eat healthier and get more exercise (in an effort to lose weight). While many people made this [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 23, 2019

Weight Loss

Snacking and Weight Loss: Do They Mix?

Many people blame snacking for weight gain (or lack of weight loss), but it’s not snacking in general that’s to blame, it’s the choice of snack. While it’s tempting to choose chips or cookies [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 20, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Spaghetti Squash on the Keto Diet

There’s a new bad boy (ok, vegetable) in town and its name is spaghetti squash. Although the spaghetti-like squash has been around since the late 1800s, it has become increasingly popular as of [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 8, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss

Product of the Month! Skip-a-Meal Replacement Shake

As you may know by now, we run a special every month. With this special you receive 4 WEEKS of everything listed below for only $295 (that’s a savings of over $200)! Physician Consult & Weekly [...]

By Staff

January 12, 2015

Weight Loss, Supplements

Get Choosy With Your Holiday Cocktails – How to Indulge without Gaining Weight

The holiday season isn’t just a time where food abounds; it’s also a time where the liquor flows like water. Everywhere you look there’s fancy schmancy holiday cocktails – peppermint this or [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 22, 2018

Nutrition, Lifestyle, Weight Loss, Health Tips

More Apps to Help You Lose Weight

Lately, it seems like the whole world is at your fingertips, and that’s because, in a way, it is. Technology is a beautiful thing, especially when it comes to weight loss. We’re here to [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 28, 2019

Weight Loss, Health Tips

Breaking News: The Hottest Fitness Trends of 2015

The New Year may have just started, but researchers are already taking some educated guesses as to what the hottest fitness trends of the 2015 will be. CrossFit – a training program that gives you [...]

By Staff

January 2, 2015

Weight Loss, Exercise

Some of The Worst Weight Loss Advice We’ve Ever Heard

Everywhere you turn, there is someone waiting to give you advice about the best way to lose weight. Maybe it’s to drink only lemon water with cayenne pepper for 7 straight days or to stand on your [...]

By Staff

January 8, 2015

Weight Loss, Health Tips

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