Beat those winter Blues, warm up with Medical Weight Loss Clinic

Cold winter months are coming in fast and that’s just the sort of scenario that can de-rail our healthy progress. If colder weather and more time indoors means you’re feeling extra hungry, super tired or if this time of year finds you craving sweets, Medical Weight Loss Clinic professionals are ready to help you stay on a healthy path. 

Warm up and get fit with winter tips from Medical Weight Loss Clinic.

Consultant Patti Volkening from ouur Rochester clinic and Clinic Manager Donna Davies at our Chesterfield Township location have plenty of winter tips to share. They work to ensure Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients are moving steadily toward their health goals every day. And Patti and Donna realize that winter can pose an extra challenge for some people.

Here are three things they suggest we all keep in mind as the weather turns wickedly cold:

·      Amp up your Vitamin D. Vitamin D supplements or a low fat milk with added Vitamin D is a great first step to keeping your energy and immunity high, even on those cold, cloudy days.

·      Get outside. While supplements are helpful, don’t skip that daily walk. Bundle up and get outside on a sunny day. The natural Vitamin D and exercise will energize you and keep your spirits up – even if you’re not a fan of the cold.

·      Warming foods are the way to go. There are plenty of ways to add warming and comforting foods to our diets, that will still help us along a weight loss or healthy journey.

Take time to cook a big batch of Chicken Soup. Made with chicken breast, riced cauliflower, celery, carrots and onion – try adding Medical Weight Loss Clinic Creamy Chicken Soup supplement to give this classic dish a creamy taste. Bonus - you’ll have a warm and filling meal to share or leftovers to enjoy later.

Craving something rich like Fettuccini Alfredo? Try preparing a Medical Weight Loss Clinic Fettuccini Alfredo Nutritional Supplement and adding tuna, chicken or shrimp to make a hearty, healthy dinner.

Got a Medical Weight Loss Clinic Mac n’ Cheese supplement handy? Add cottage cheese to it for more protein and you’ll feel both full and satisfied.

For those patients who try all of the above and are still feeling the blues of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a personalized program with Medical Weight Loss Clinic is just a click away. Don’t hesitate to reach out to learn how we can help.

“We are big believers that many people in this state suffer from SAD during the winter months and experience a real lack of energy and motivation to stay focused on a healthy eating plan,” Donna says. “Consequently, our Lipo injections provide a real benefit as they increase energy levels and provide an overall mood boost.”

By combining a personalized program and supplement routine, our patients stay on a clear path and successfully reach their goals – in winter, or any season.

“Control and Thermo Plus provide wonderful benefits during the busy holiday and colder months,” Donna adds. “Control increases serotonin levels, curbs the appetite and helps to convert food into energy. Thermo Plus reduces carbohydrate and sugar cravings and enhances metabolism.”

Want to learn more about the ways we can navigate winter and still reach or maintain a healthy weight? Sign up for a free consultation today at mwlc.com.

Beat the winter blues with Medical Weight Loss Clinic

Every year about this time, it happens. The days are cold and gray. We’re likely to spend more time indoors or alone. For all these reasons and more, Blue Monday - Jan. 17, 2022 - is considered to be “the saddest day of the year.”

Looking to make 2022 a healthier year for your mind and body? Our Medical Weight Loss Clinic team will stand by to guide and support you through your journey.

But at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, our staff and patients know how to beat those winter blues.

The secret weapon? All of our customized programs feature one-on-one personal support. That kind of true connection can be hard to come by – not only when you’re working on losing weight or getting healthy, but in general as we’re all making our way through a pandemic.

Carol Bradley is living proof of this effect. A patient at our White Lake clinic, Carol says the emotional support she’s received on her weight loss journey has made a significant difference. When she feels stressed, she doesn’t hesitate to stop in to the clinic for some helpful advice and ideas that keep her on a healthy path.

“When I feel like I need that boost, that’s when I go,” she says. “They’re all upbeat. 

It’s not uncommon for patients to leave feeling more upbeat than they did when they walked into the clinic. Of course it’s possible to eat a balanced diet and work toward weight loss using a different strategy, but the key to success at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, has always been our personalized support. You won’t find anything else quite like it.

Our mental health needs protecting just as much as our physical health. Kelly Smith, director of operations at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, says it all starts with the healthier choices we make for ourselves.

“Eating a healthy diet can absolutely have a positive influence on your mental health,” Kelly says. “Besides the instant gratification of clothing that fits better, more consistent sleep patterns and friends noticing your hard work, serotonin is being produced.”

Taking steps to eat mindfully each day will add up, and over time can lead to a sunnier outlook overall. And if you don’t think so, we ask you to give it a try.

Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM today. 

Find out how Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients combat seasonal depression

Is Seasonal Affective Disorder impacting your health? Find out how to combat this form of depression for good.

At some point during the year, it becomes common for conversations to turn to how people can’t wait for these warmer weather and sunnier days. But if the weather has a bigger impact on you than simply looking forward to summertime, you might want to consider whether you suffer from seasonal depression.

Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), typically starts in fall and lasts through the colder months. If you don’t manage it, it can affect several areas of your life and make it difficult to stay on track with healthy habits.

According to Jordan Stewart, a longtime Medical Weight Loss Clinic employee with a background in psychology and nutrition, common symptoms of seasonal depression include: 

·      Mood changes

·      Disrupted sleep patterns

·      Increased anxiety and stress

·      Loss of interest in normal activities

·      Low energy

·      Increased appetite

·      Irritability

·      Difficulty concentrating

“These types of symptoms can drastically impact quality of life, and can cause individuals to really stray from healthy eating,” Jordan says. “People experiencing seasonal depression symptoms may have increased cravings for high carbohydrate foods.”

You May Be At a Higher Risk For Seasonal Depression If You:

·      Live in a colder/darker climate

·      Have a family or personal history of depression

·      Are female – Women are at a four times higher risk of SAD than men!

·      Are a younger age – Even children and teens can be diagnosed with SAD 

As Jordan notes, “Winter in Michigan can be a tough time to avoid seasonal depression symptoms.”

If you think you may be experiencing seasonal depression, it’s important that you consult with your primary care physician.

“The exact causes of seasonal depression are unknown, but research indicates that individuals who suffer from seasonal depression may have difficulty regulating serotonin and/or melatonin in their body, greatly affecting mood, or they may have difficulty producing Vitamin D,” Jordan says.

Fortunately, taking steps to lead a healthy lifestyle can help prevent seasonal depression or manage the symptoms that come along with it.

What Healthy Choices Can Improve Seasonal Depression Symptoms?

There are several ways you can combat seasonal depression on your own. To help keep SAD away, try the following:

·      Regularly exercise. This reduces stress, improves blood pressure and sleep, and releases endorphins – a natural mood booster. 

·      Stick to a healthy diet

·      Keep a journal

·      Take a multivitamin. This can help ensure that you get enough Vitamin D. It’s also important to maintain adequate levels of Omega 3, Vitamin D and B12.

·      Meditate 

As a Medical Weight Loss Clinic patient, you may be encouraged to give our TrimXCEL or MIC Lipo Booster Injections a try as well. 

What is TrimXCEL?

Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s TrimXCEL is a unique blend of ingredients. It is recommended for appetite control, but also increases the serotonin in your body, which elevates your mood and helps to alleviate depression, explains Erika Petrie, MWLC service coordinator.

One of TrimXCEL’s ingredients is B3, which is essential for good health, but also works in conjunction with the other ingredients in TrimXCEL to convert food into energy. This boost of energy, with the increased serotonin levels, can help to enhance mood.

What Are MIC Lipo Booster Injections?

Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s MIC Lipo Booster injections are another way to improve your mood. Lipo Boosters contain several ingredients, two of them being B6 and Inositol.

Inositol is found to have activity against insulin resistance and may help to control mood along with appetite. B6, also known as Pyridoxine, helps to maintain hormonal balance, enhance your immune system, and relieve depression symptoms.

These two products may be taken together to improve mood and enhance weight loss.

If you feel like you could use additional support with your weight loss journey, our experts at Medical Weight Loss Clinic can help. Call 248-353-8446 or visit us online to book a consultation.