Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) over 40% of adults in America are obese, with Hispanic adults at a higher percentage of over 46%. Obesity increases the risk of many debilitating diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Almost every aspect of health, from respiratory and reproductive functions to mood and […]
USING CALORIC DEFICIT FOR WEIGHT LOSS
A caloric deficit for weight loss occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. Essentially, your body starts using stored fat as energy to make up for the calorie shortfall, leading to weight loss over time. At Vital Advanced Medical Center, our medical weight loss clinic Tampa has […]
WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAUS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Weight loss plateaus are frustrating, but they are a common part of the weight loss journey. A plateau occurs when your weight loss stalls after a period of consistent progress, even though you are still following the same diet and exercise routine. Understanding why plateaus happen and how to overcome them can help you break […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MUSCLE MASS AND WEIGHT LOSS
For those seeking to lose weight, it is important to understand there is a very important connection between muscle mass and weight loss. Too often we tend to focus on diet and cutting calories. And while that is important, muscle mass is also very important. Yet, for many dieters, much of the weight they lose […]
