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By Dr.
Jon Thomas, DC, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician
Courtesy of Public Domain Pictures
Happy New
Year! If you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and to become more
fit, you are not alone. Making a resolution is the easy part. The big question
in January is whether you will stick with it. Waking up on New Year’s Day and
realizing that there’s a price to pay for whatever unfortunate excesses may
have happened the night before, or throughout the holiday season, is the hard
part.
Fortunately,
help is available. Joining a fitness club or signing up for a weight loss
program are relatively easy. Lots of people do it in January and it works for
some of them. However, to achieve your goals, it’s important to find the right
fit.
By Dr. Jon Thomas, DC, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician.
Instead of making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get fit, why not get a head start?
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It’s the holiday season and with all the food, smells, and activitiy of the season it is difficult to stay on track to maintaining a healthy approach to the festivities. Just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean you should lose sight of the goals you have set for your health and fitness. In fact this is the perfect time to get on track and start before the New Year’s Resolutions buzz through the air!
One other challenge people face during the holidays is injuring or exacerbating old injuries by taking up all the physical activities of the season. Many people travel and between the different chairs and beds end up sore and in pain. Also, it can be hard to find the time to get your adjustments in. It’s a great time to make sure that you have set up the month’s Chiropractic adjustment schedule to address the added stress and strain to your body!
by Dr. Jon Thomas DC, PScD, Director of Vibrant Life
Health Center
Many Americans made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight a
few months ago. Some have had success and are achieving their weight loss and
fitness objectives. Others, who may have started the year with a tremendous
amount of resolve, have not had the same success. Lots of people have trouble
losing weight. There are a number of factors that come into play when people
have trouble following through on their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight.
Here are some of the most common reasons.
Fat Loss vs. Weight
Loss
Not all pounds are created equally. Whereas a pound of fat
stores calories, a pound of lean muscle actually burns calories. When the focus
is solely on losing weight, it can be lost in the form of both fat and muscle.
The ideal way to lose weight is to lose fat as opposed to losing both fat and
muscle. Burning fat while retaining calorie-burning muscle mass will obviously
produce the best long term results. This
is why exercise, general fitness, and weight loss go so well together. When
people who are trying to lose weight also build up their muscle mass through
exercise, they’re improving their bodies’ ability to burn calories.
Calorie counting and calorie
cutting sound good, but it doesn’t always work.
Some people look at weight loss as a mathematical equation.
They think that if they can just manage to take in fewer calories while they
burn more calories through exercise, they will naturally lose weight. It’s
logical and it can work for a while. However, something funny happens to the
metabolism of some people as they lose weight. The metabolism adjusts to that
new condition. It slows down so as to reduce the number of calories it burns to
operate.
Fad diets and cracker
jack weight loss products also sound good.
Dozens of fad diets have come and gone in the past few
decades. That trend is not likely to change due to the sheer number of people
who want to lose weight. Many fad diets achieve weight loss by reducing the
intake of carbohydrates. The result is actually a dramatic water weight loss.
Water weight comes back and it usually doesn’t take long at all for that to
happen.
It’s easy to go to a store and buy a prepackaged weight loss
program. Then, all you have to do is take it home, follow the directions, and,
voila! Instant weight loss. The problem is that one size doesn’t fit all when
it comes to losing weight. A product that works well for an energetic person
with a high metabolism will not work the same way for a person who happens to
be laid back and who has a slower metabolism.
Genetics
Some people can eat whatever they want without gaining
weight while other folks are engaged in a continual struggle to avoid gaining
weight. It doesn’t seem fair, but that’s the way life is sometimes.
Genetics can play a big role in how some people don’t gain weight and how
easily some people lose it when they want to. The more you know about the
way your body works, the better equipped you will be to make the adjustments
you need to make to achieve your health objectives.
Seeing Results
Tatiane is happy with the results
she got with NutriMost
One of the biggest problems with most weight loss programs
is that it takes forever to see results. You can work at a program that takes
off a pound or two per week and be down a whole four or five pounds after a
month. On the other hand, if you’re working a program where the results are
five or more pounds per week, you’ll be wearing different clothes in two weeks.
In three or four weeks, family members and friends are going
to begin commenting on how good you look. Wearing clothes that you haven’t been
able to wear for a while and getting compliments on your looks are the kind of
things that keep people motivated and moving forward. When losing weight is the
objective, seeing results in a reasonable period of time is very
important.
Going it alone
It’s amazing to see people who are seriously overweight go
on The Biggest Loser and quickly take off a ton of weight in a short period of
time. One of the things they have going for them is a coach like Gillian Michaels,
who can get them motivated and keep them motivated. The coaches keep a close
eye on their clients every step of the way.
That kind of supervision can help people to lose tremendous
amounts of weight. When you have someone holding your hand and telling you what
to do and what not to do, it’s much easier to stick with the program.
Unfortunately, most folks can’t afford to hire a personal trainer like the ones
on TV.
NutriMost
– Customized Weight Loss
If you made a New year’s resolution to lose weight, but
haven’t been able to stick with it, you may be hitting a bottom of sorts where
you realize that in spite of your best efforts, the weight is not coming off.
The good news is that help is available.
NutriMost is a customized weight loss program. Since each
patient is unique, the way they burn fat and lose weight also will be
different. For example, an underactive thyroid produces different levels of hormones
than a more active thyroid. Those hormones affect the way a body burns
calories. To get on the path to permanent weight loss, hormone levels and other
factors must be taken into account.
NutriMost is always supervised by a doctor. I am a Board Certified
Chiropractic Physician. I may not be able to supervise you to the degree the
coaches do on TV shows, but I do make myself available to my patients to answer
their questions and to address any concerns they may have as they go through
the program.
When I get a text or an email from a patient, I always get
back in touch with them ASAP, frequently in less than fifteen minutes. Keeping
in close contact with my patients is a priority for me because I truly want them
to succeed at losing weight. When they lose weight the right way, they begin to
experience the kind of transformation that will make a very positive difference
in their lives.
If you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and
you’ve been disappointed with the results you’ve been seeing, it’s time to try
something else. NutriMost has worked for lots of people. Some of them have
recorded testimonials which you can view. Take a look and see for yourself. Then
check out NutriMost. It can be a game-changer in your effort to lose weight and
to live a healthier life.
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In this article, I have discussed the challenges some people
face in losing weight. Those challenges include trying to lose weight on fad
diets, on packaged weight loss programs, or on programs that provide no
support. I’ve also discussed the difference between fat loss, which is
desirable, and weight loss which may include the loss of muscle mass.
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At Vibrant Life, we address all of the key elements to add
vibrance and vitality to your life. This includes nutrition, chiropractic care,
and fitness. If you need to consult with a chiropractor about your neck, back,
or any other health concern, please contact our office to set up an
appointment.
Dr. Jon Thomas is a Board Certified Chiropractic
Physician. His practice, The Vibrant Life Health Center, is located in the
Mandarin section of Jacksonville. After studying and learning from some of the
top health experts throughout the world, Dr. Thomas dedicated his life to
helping people of all ages to transform their lives. The objective for each patient
is to initiate the body’s healing and to work progressively toward a body that
functions optimally. Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV on First Coast Living,
where he discusses the transformations of his patients. He also speaks at
events throughout the community and writes informative articles to improve the
health of residents throughout Jacksonville.
By Dr. Jon Thomas D.C PSc.D, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. At the beginning of every year, many
people resolve to lose their excess weight and get in shape. Generally, they
want to look better, feel better, and reduce their health risks. More people
become new members of gyms and fitness centers in January than any other month.
Ultimately, many of these efforts fail at providing long term solutions as the
return on the effort is not as instantly gratifying as desired or the actual
cause of an individuals issues were never really addressed. To see real success
from your effort, it is important to understand that weight loss and wellness
involve many variables and a plan needs to be put together to address them all.
Here is some important steps and points to consider.
Weight Loss Programs
Losing weight can be especially
challenging because temptations are everywhere. When considering a weight loss
program, a few simple questions will help people determine which program is
right for them.
Does the program require the purchase
of prepackaged meals? If so, the costs of the food may be in
addition to other costs of the program. Also, if a participant simply hates the
food, it may become difficult for him or her to stick with the program.
Does the program require attendance
at meetings or appointments with counselors? When starting out on a new endeavor,
it may look like it will be easy to fit meetings into the schedule. However,
things that happen in life take time. It’s a good idea to be realistic
about the time commitment involved with any program. Make sure meetings and
appointments can be scheduled at times that are convenient. The flexibility of any
program can be an important factor in helping participants succeed.
When a question or challenge arises,
can the participant get answers or advice? Questions are going to come up. Also,
participants in any program are going to need advice from time to time. There’s
no way around that. Having fast access to a counselor can make the difference
between a person staying on the course or slipping up in some way.
Does the program include a doctor who
has been trained in nutrition and in the physiology of weight loss? One of the most
important considerations when evaluating any weight loss program is the
training and experience of the practitioner. Since losing weight has so much to
do with your health, it’s very important that the program is medically sound and
is overseen by a qualified doctor who has had the appropriate training and who
is experienced in the field of nutrition and weight loss.
When Joining a Gym
Becoming a member of a gym or fitness
center can be of tremendous help in achieving one’s health and fitness goals.
Being around other people who are also working to become healthier and more fit
makes much more sense than being a couch potato or going to a buffet.
Exercising in an atmosphere where others are exercising and having fun at it
certainly can make the experience more enjoyable. Being around like-minded
people can also be very motivating.
When considering a gym or fitness
center, be sure that it’s open at hours when you can get there. If you’re not
able to get to the place when it’s open, membership is not going to do you much
good. Also, be sure the center has the equipment or classes you want. If
there’s a waiting list to get into a class you want, that class isn’t going to
do you much good. Finally, make sure that the goal you have aligns with the
outcomes one can get from this form of activity. Exercising and lifting weights
can assist in loosingweight but it shouldn’t be the only part of the plan.
See Your Chiropractor!
This is one step that many miss
involving both weight loss and wellness. Your body is going through changes and
it is critical to make sure that the control center of your body, the central
nervous system, is optimized. Only your chiropractor can identify specific
areas that your nervous system is challenged and remove those interferences.
Remember that everything that happens in your body comes from a brain center
command and when that information isn’t flowing freely to the desired location
your body does not have the information to perform its duties. Over time this disorganized
information and dysfunctioning system can lead to problems down the road.
Nutrition is Critical
Eating the right foods is a critical
step as well, there has been so much advancement in nutrition over the past few
years and the old method of “They say it's good” just isn’t leading to success.
It is important to use the proper tools to test and measure specifically why
and what you should develop as a nutritional plan. What is good for them might
not be for you. Remember each of us Gain and Loose weight differently and each
of us need different approaches to address our specific needs in nutrition.
Many Chiropractors, and Medical Doctors offer specialized services that can
assist you in knowing your own specific needs.
Dr. Jon C. Thomas will be speaking on
Saturday, January 9th, 2016, at the New Year, New You Expo, which
is being held at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, 1200 University of
North Florida Alumni Drive on the campus of U.N.F. Dr. Thomas is scheduled to
speak at 10:30 a.m. The event will give participants the opportunity to learn
about the NutriMost program at the Vibrant Life Health Center and to ask any
questions they may have. Admission is free, but registration is required. Get tickets.
Is the program getting results for
other people?
There’s no point in signing up for any program that is
not producing results for people who are already using it. If a program works
for a lot of people, there should be evidence of that. The more people a
program helps, the more likely the program will work for you, especially if the
programs works for people who are just like you. Ask to see testimonials, especially video
testimonials.
Pete lost 35 pounds in 29 days with
NutriMost at the Vibrant Life Health Center
“To me, another significant outcome
was that in this short period of time, I have stopped taking all the
medicines for diabetes. The six pills and two shots per day are gone!
When I travel I no longer need to take those medicines with me. More
importantly, I’m saving hundreds of dollars per month. NutriMost works.”
Kathy lost 25 pounds in 40 days
“You have to be very aware of what
you’re putting in your mouth, but it works. If I could do it, anyone can do
it.”
Dr. Thomas lost 26 pounds in 40 days
“I’ve actually lost weight on
NutriMost myself. My metabolic age was lowered by twenty-four years. My body
fat went down to ten percent. My body is operating at a far better level than
it ever has before. If you’re struggling in any way, shape, or form with weight
loss or fat, or if you are fatigued or simply unhappy with the way you feel,
you can experience an amazing change in your body in just forty days with
NutriMost.”
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In this article, I have discussed the
benefits of joining a health club or gym. I’ve also discussed some of the
important things people should consider when they’re looking into signing up
for a weight loss program. I’ve included my NutriMost testimonial and quotes
from other testimonials about NutriMost at the Vibrant Life Health Center.
NutriMost is a weight loss program that addresses both permanent weight loss
and ongoing weight management.
If you have a comment about this
article, please leave it in the comments section. If you know of someone who
might benefit from the information in this blog, please share it with your
friends, colleagues, and on social media.
The Google Plus button and other
social media sharing buttons are below.
At Vibrant Life, we address all of
the key elements to add vibrance and vitality to your life. This includes
nutrition, chiropractic care, and fitness. If you need to consult with a
chiropractor about your neck, back, or any other health concern, please contact
our office to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jon Thomas is a Board Certified
Chiropractic Physician. His practice, The Vibrant Life Health Center, is
located in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville. His interest in health and
fitness started early, and his athletic pursuits have included BMX racing,
Professional Snow Skiing, Water Skiing, Baseball, Weight Lifting, and Martial
Arts. After studying and learning from some of the top health experts
throughout the world, Dr. Thomas dedicated his life to helping people of all
ages to transform their lives. The objective for each patient is to initiate
the body’s healing and to work progressively toward a body that functions
optimally. Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV on First Coast Living, where he
discusses the transformations of his patients. He also speaks at events
throughout the community and writes informative articles to improve the health
of residents throughout Jacksonville.
By Dr. Jon Thomas D.C PSc.D, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. According
to the Static
Brain Research Institute, the most popular New Year’s Resolution is to lose
weight. One obvious reason for this is that lots of people are overweight and
they’d like to lose some of it. Another reason is that New Year’s caps off the
holiday season, a season in which many people eat and drink to excess.
How
long do people maintain their resolve to lose weight? That varies. It could be
anywhere from less than an hour to a whole year. According to a poll by
Franklin Covey Research, 30% of all New Year's resolutions are broken before
February.
Keep It Simple
Simplicity
and focus are two keys to a successful New Year’s resolution. Three, or five,
or ten resolutions is a lot to concentrate on. Making one or two resolutions
that you can focus on will increase the likelihood of success.
“Most
resolutions actually require many behavior changes. A successful weight-loss
program, for example, calls for more than just a decision to eat less. You have
to shop and cook differently, start or ramp up an exercise routine, maybe even
ditch certain social or family events,” Sarah Mahoney writes in an article
for WebMD.
Be Realistic
A
New Year’s resolution should be challenging, but not impossible. Most people
can lose some weight. On the other hand, it’s probably not realistic for
someone in their fifties to think they can get back to the weight or fitness
level they had when they completed military boot-camp in their twenties or when
they were on the track team in high school.
In
a Health.com article by Dana Leigh Smith about setting resolutions that work, Toby Amidor, a New York dietitian,
said, "People tend to fall off the weight-loss wagon so quickly because
their goals are unrealistic. When people feel as though they've failed, they
tend to throw in the towel for good instead of giving their resolution another
shot."
Take Ownership of Your New Year’s
Resolution
The
following questions will help you to determine if you can truly take ownership
of your resolution.
Is
this resolution my idea or someone else's?
Does
this resolution motivate and energize me?
Does
this resolution fit with other factors in my life, including values and
long-term plans?
The Power of Commitment
Commitment
is another key to a successful resolution. Without commitment, people tend to
quit after a few setbacks. Successful resolutions start with a strong sense of commitment.
MindTools
has the following tips for committing to a resolution.
Announce
your resolution to everyone around you – they will help hold you accountable.
Develop
a ceremony to mark the beginning of your commitment – this makes it more
"real" and special for you.
A
serious resolution is worth putting some thought into. Don't leave your choice
of resolution to the last minute.
Write
out your New Year’s resolution. The simple act of writing it down will embed
the resolution more deeply in your mind than just saying it to yourself or someone
else.
The Personal Connection at Vibrant Life
For
many people, one of the keys to success at losing weight is having an
accountability partner or a coach to keep them motivated. When they feel like
slipping back into old habits that don’t align with their goals of losing
weight and improving their health, it helps a lot to be able to talk to someone
who is understanding and supportive.
One
of the biggest differences between the NutriMost program at the Vibrant Life
Health Center and other weight loss programs is that we maintain a strong interpersonal
connection with our patients all the way through the program. We’re committed
to keeping them motivated and helping them to maintain their resolve.
Patients
can send me a text at any time of the day with a question or some challenge they’re
facing, and I will do my utmost to answer them very quickly. I’ve had patients
text me as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 10 p.m. I’m an accountability partner
and a coach for my patients and that’s not just lip service. That’s one of the
things people mention over and over in their testimonial videos.
I
want each and every patient to stick with the program to the end where they’ve
really made a change in their lives and have begun to achieve their health and
fitness goals. And that doesn’t just mean the numbers on the scale. It has to
do with transforming a person’s life. That’s why I talk about transformation
all the time.
Tracy, a Nurse Practitioner, lost 84
pounds.
“I
haven’t looked like this since I was twenty and I’m still getting used to it.
It’s exciting. One of the things that helped me get started was seeing the
results someone else got on NutriMost. I had a friend who lost 38 pounds. The
science made sense and it resonated with me. I wasn’t hungry on NutriMost. Any
diet is difficult. You have to have commitment and you have to have the right
mindset. I lost seven pounds in the first week. Every day, I was wondering if I
could lose more than the day before. It was very motivating. I could send a text
to Dr. Jon as last as 10 p.m. and get an answer back from him.”
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In
this article, I have discussed the NutriMost weight loss program available at
the Vibrant Life Health Center. I’ve included a testimonial from Tracy, who
lost an amazing 84 pounds. NutriMost is a weight loss program that addresses
both permanent weight loss and ongoing weight management.
If
you have a comment about this article, please leave it in the comments section.
If you know of someone who might benefit from the information in this blog,
please share it with your friends, colleagues, and on social media.
The Google Plus button and other social
media sharing buttons are below.
At
Vibrant Life, we address all of the key elements to add vibrance and vitality
to your life. This includes nutrition, chiropractic care, and fitness. If you
need to consult with a chiropractor about your neck, back, or any other health
concern, please contact our office to set up an appointment.
Through
December, new patients can get complimentary Posture Analysis, Tytron Nerve
Scan, and a one-on-one consultation about their health with Dr. Thomas.
Dr.
Jon Thomas is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician. His practice, The
Vibrant Life Health Center, is located in the Mandarin section of Jacksonville.
His interest in health and fitness started early, and his athletic
pursuits have included BMX racing, Professional Snow Skiing, Water Skiing,
Baseball, Weight Lifting, and Martial Arts. After studying and learning from
some of the top health experts throughout the world, Dr. Thomas dedicated his
life to helping people of all ages to transform their lives. The objective for
each patient is to initiate the body’s healing and to work progressively toward
a body that functions optimally. Dr. Thomas is seen regularly on TV on First
Coast Living, where he discusses the transformations of his patients. He also
speaks at events throughout the community and writes informative articles to
improve the health of residents throughout Jacksonville.
