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Working out for fitness and weight loss

Strength Training for Women

Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash When it comes to weight loss, many women focus solely on cardio exercises like running or cycling. However, incorporating strength training into your fitness routine can be a game-changer for achieving your weight loss goals. Just like incorporating protein into a balanced diet, building some muscle mass isn’t just for body-builders on […]

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Getting a belly? Time to lose weight.

Why Weight Loss Should Take Time

Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash Do you want to lose 20 pounds in a month? What about in one week? Heck, how about in one hour? While those hypotheticals seems to get crazier, one after another, they’re pretty much the same thing and it’s something I wanted to discuss this week. In the pursuit […]

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Telehealth Weight Loss Appointments

Stress and Weight Gain: Strategies for Managing Cortisol

Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Ah! AHHH! AGHHHH!!!! Are you stressed? In our world, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many, often wreaking havoc on overall well-being. What you might not realize is that stress, and more specifically, the hormone cortisol, can play a significant role in weight gain. Understanding Cortisol and Stress Cortisol, often referred to […]

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The A-List Clinic Weight Loss

Gate-Keepers vs Advisers

Photo by Andrew George on Unsplash When looking for expertise, consider Albert Einstein; and not just for physics, either. He is credited with saying, “You don’t really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother.” Essentially, if you find yourself confused by experts, maybe those aren’t the ones you should be listening to. […]

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New Year’s Resolution Check-In

Photo by Daria Nepriakhina 🇺🇦 on Unsplash As February unfolds, the initial fervor of New Year’s resolutions might have waned, but fear not! It’s never too late to recommit to your health and wellness goals. This week we’re going to explore strategies to revitalize your resolutions and look at solutions for people who feel they […]

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Lessons from Football, for Weight Loss

Photo by Dave Adamson on Unsplash To be honest, I don’t watch much football. But recently Nick told me a story that made me think about conversations I sometimes have with clients. In the summer of 1961, the Green Bay Packers gathered for the first day of training camp. In the previous season, they lost […]

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Grand Opening Recap

Woo-wee! This last week, we celebrated the Grand Opening at our new location: 12333 1/2 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. The A-List Clinic has been open almost a year to the day, so there’s something extra sweet about being able to celebrate a new, larger location on the business’s anniversary. We’re growing, in […]

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Overeating and weight loss

The Power of Mindful Eating

Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash In the chaos of the new year (“2024” sounds so futuristic, right?), it’s easy to overlook one crucial aspect of our well-being: our relationship with food. Mindful eating is a practice that encourages us to slow down, savor each bite, and pay attention to our body’s cues. This week, we’ll explore the […]

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Independent Clinics vs Giant Corporations

Photo by Rob Curran on Unsplash In the world of weight loss and wellness, the choice between smaller, independent health clinics and corporate giants (like Weight Watchers, Herbalife, etc.) can be a pivotal decision. While big names have their appeal, the personalized care and unique benefits offered by independent operations like the A-List Clinic can […]

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A Guide to Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash As we reflect on the New Year (and clean up the mess from the parties), many of us are eager to embrace a fresh start and set new health and wellness goals– including likely losing a few holiday-related pounds. However, the key to success lies not only in choosing the right resolutions […]

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