Hiking Trails in Dallas/Fort Worth

The idea of going on a hike can seem intimidating. But if you choose the right trail, hiking is just…walking. Imagine being surrounded by nature, cool weather, and great conversation. That’s right – great conversation! Invite a good friend or go with your family. You’ll have a good hour of uninterrupted time to talk and catch up. It’s also a nice way to clear your mind and step away from electronics or screens.
When we make good choices for our health, whether that’s eating well or exercising, we feel better about ourselves. Today we want to share some tips for easy, healthy choices you can make this summer.

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5 Tips to Watch Your Portions

The idea of going on a hike can seem intimidating. But if you choose the right trail, hiking is just…walking. Imagine being surrounded by nature, cool weather, and great conversation. That’s right – great conversation! Invite a good friend or go with your family. You’ll have a good hour of uninterrupted time to talk and catch up. It’s also a nice way to clear your mind and step away from electronics or screens.
When we make good choices for our health, whether that’s eating well or exercising, we feel better about ourselves. Today we want to share some tips for easy, healthy choices you can make this summer.

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Up Your Fiber Intake

High-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you’re likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer. And high-fiber foods tend to take longer to eat and to be less “energy dense,” which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food.

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Is Your Blood Sugar Out of Control?

Blood sugar (glucose) control is crucial when you’re living with type 2 diabetes. Dips and spikes can not only make you feel cranky and sluggish, but they can also wreak havoc on your personal health. (No wonder your primary care doctor was on you about your last A1C checkup. The most serious effects of blood sugar swings are a higher risk for diabetes-related health complications such as stroke, heart disease, and nerve damage (neuropathy).
You might know you need to lose weight or think about going on a diet all the time, but taking action is difficult. We understand this. Our staff does not judge you and truly wants to see you make positive changes for yourself and your health. If you’ve had enough with just thinking about weight loss, take the first step by calling us for a consultation.

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3 Simple Ways to Destress

Family stress. Work stress. Daily life stress. Self-induced stress is brought on by scrolling through the news. As it turns out, stress is almost impossible to avoid. So this year, instead of waiting for your most recent stressful patch to ebb, take a different approach. Teach yourself to stay grounded and calm — regardless of what’s going on around you.
Making a simple tweak to our daily eating habits is one way to make positive changes to our overall health. Let’s talk about easy tips you can start incorporating today.

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Proven Weight Loss Programs for You

Our doctors have helped many men and women achieve their healthy weight goals. Managing your weight is a marathon, not a series of 100-yard dashes! The mainstay of our practice is a customized diet and exercise program combined with the use of FDA approved medications, all supervised by a certified bariatric physician. You might know you need to lose weight or think about going on a diet all the time, but taking action is difficult.

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An Easy and Healthy Recipe

Figuring out what to eat or cook for dinner night after night can be exhausting. Sometimes you might feel inspired to try something new, sometimes you fall into a rut and make the same few things over and again, and sometimes you just plain can’t figure out what to do. We’ve all been there. Soups are great, especially for this time of year.

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Exercising for Better Health

When focusing only on weight loss, exercise by itself generally does not produce great results. But, before you cancel your gym membership and kick up your heels in the lazy boy, realize that there is no better thing you can do to improve your overall health than to create an active lifestyle and exercise regularly. When incorporating this activity/exercise with a sound nutrition plan, weight loss results are maximized and healthy living is achieved.

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An Apple a Day

The idea of going on a hike can seem intimidating. But if you choose the right trail, hiking is just…walking. Imagine being surrounded by nature, cool weather, and great conversation. That’s right – great conversation! Invite a good friend or go with your family. You’ll have a good hour of uninterrupted time to talk and catch up. It’s also a nice way to clear your mind and step away from electronics or screens.
When we make good choices for our health, whether that’s eating well or exercising, we feel better about ourselves. Today we want to share some tips for easy, healthy choices you can make this summer.

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