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Three Hurdles of Weight Management

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There can be several hurdles to overcome when trying to manage one’s weight. It is no easy task, and the results are gradual (to put it nicely). However, weight management is the most important journey you can take in order to stay healthy – even if you’re not obese. In order to aid in your quest for a healthier you, we’ve compiled a list of tips that will help you reach your goal. … [Read more...]

Weight Loss – Why It’s So Important

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Weight Loss is of paramount importance if you want to lead a healthier, longer life. Even men and women who are not quite obese can still suffer from many health issues, all of which are caused by the unnecessary weight that is often viewed as being “too hard” to lose. Our advice is to stop waiting for the problem to take care of itself, before real problems emerge. … [Read more...]

Bishop Moore Hornets Look To Finish Off Winning Season

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The Varsity Football team for the Bishop Moore Hornets returns from their bye week on the 21st with another victory. Currently sitting at 5-1 for the season, Matt Hedrick and his team are on track to meet or beat last season's 9-3 record. In their last game against Poinciana, the Hornets gouged the Eagles in a 61 -14 victory in Kissimmee. With three touchdown passes by Quarterback Danny May and a 20-yard interception "pick six," the Hornets went 2-0 in district play. Bishop Moore had a bye week … [Read more...]

Svelte Medical Weight Management October 2011

Be daring or creative. Try a new fruit or vegetable (from our approved list) once a week!  Tired of the same old exercise routine? Don’t have time to hit the gym? Here are some GREAT Exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home!  Do you own a Wii? Dance Resolution, Zumba, Active and Just Dance will get your heart pumping! Do you own an Xbox? Dance Central can definitely help out burn the inches away. Or how about Bright House on Demand? You get to choose what exercise program … [Read more...]

The Skinny on Medical Weight Loss

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Losing weight is an uphill battle. Unfortunately some people think that the best way to win the war against gaining weight is through demanding -- and often dangerous -- "miracle diets". This could not be farther from the truth. … [Read more...]

Are Obesity and Breast Cancer Related?

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It’s October, so it must be time for Breast Cancer awareness! This time of year serves the social duty of reminding people that breast cancer is still a major threat to millions of women (and, in some cases, men) all over the world, and that it must be fought by any means necessary. One such method for fighting breast cancer is to reminding women of the importance of weight loss.   Obesity has been discovered to play an important part in many forms of cancer, but namely in the … [Read more...]

Free Tickets to the Southern Women’s Show

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Get Two FREE Tickets to the 2011 Southern Women’s Show From Svelte! Contact Us Now To Receive Your FREE Tickets! (a $20 value) … [Read more...]

Evaluating the Resting Heart Rate

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Anahad O'Connor of the New York Times has uncovered a couple of interesting studies that seem to indicate that medical professionals will soon need to reevaluate the widely accepted, "resting heart rate." … [Read more...]