Warm up to weight loss success this summer

Summer brings warm weather and ideal conditions for losing weight. At Medical Weight Loss Clinic, we see an influx of patients during spring and summer, motivated by swimsuits and vacations, and inspired by seasonal fresh produce and more opportunities for outdoor exercise. Fortunately, this seasonal motivation goes hand-in-hand with proven benefits the summer season has on weight loss.

Ashley Bronson, clinic manager at Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Southgate, shares why summer is the perfect season to reach your health goals.

Ashley Bronson of our Southgate clinic, one of 27 locations across Michigan and Ohio, says warm weather has several positive impacts on our ability to lose weight. They include:

·      Improved Digestion: Warm weather often encourages people to stay hydrated, which can improve digestion. Drinking plenty of water helps maintain healthy bowel movements and reduces bloating.

·      Increased Physical Activity: Longer daylight hours and warmer weather encourage people to engage in more outdoor physical activities such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, and outdoor sports. This increased activity level helps you burn more calories and promotes weight loss.

·      Lighter Eating Habits: Higher temperatures can lead to a reduced appetite, resulting in lower caloric intake, which can help weight loss. You may also notice that you prefer lighter meals such as salads and fruits in warmer weather. Lighter meals, along with the abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables can lead to healthier eating habits. These foods are typically lower in calories, high in nutrients and easier to digest, all benefits on your weight loss journey. 

·      More Social Engagements: Do you have any weddings or graduation parties coming up this summer? Gatherings with friends? Warm weather often leads to more social events and outdoor gatherings, which can provide motivation to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. 

·      Improved Mood and Energy: Exposure to sunlight can enhance mood and energy levels, reducing the likelihood of emotional eating and promoting a more active lifestyle.

·      Slight Increase in Metabolism: Your body may expend a bit more energy to cool itself through sweating and other thermoregulatory processes, leading to an increase in metabolism. However, this increase is usually minimal, so don’t focus too much on this for summer weight loss.

To make the most of summer’s benefits on weight loss, contact us today for your free consultation at MWLC.com. Our experienced team is eager to hear your weight loss goals and to create a customized plan to help you achieve them.

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.