Diet Pills That Work For Fast Weight Loss by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

weightlossphiladelphiadietpillsIn our medical weight loss program our patients are able to lose weight fast because our weight loss pills are super effective  at  suppressing your appetite and reducing your hunger and cravings. Most of our patients lose about 2–5 pounds per week and they tell us that our diet pills totally eliminate their appetite, so they are never really hungry.

And because they are not hungry they are able to follow our simple and effective weight loss program.  Not only do we give you the best diet and weight loss pills to eliminate your cravings and hunger but we give you a totally comprehensive weight loss plan.

In our medical weight loss program we give you the best weight loss and diet pills to help decrease and eliminate your hunger and cravings in combination with energy boosting vitamin B12  injections and a total weight loss blueprint that outlines everything from the types of food you should be eating, how often you should be eating and even the type of exercise you should be doing.

And believe it or not, the only exercise that most of our patients are doing is walking and they are losing lots of weight.  

When you come in for your initial weight loss consultation we will ask you what your goal is. If you want to lose body fat and lose pounds and inches there is a specific way to exercise to achieve this.

I hate to tell you this but most of the people that come to us wanting to lose pounds and inches are exercising on their own (before they come to us) and doing everything totally wrong. They don’t realize that part of the reason why they’re not losing weight and just getting bigger is because the type of exercises that they are doing  develops muscle.

And we all know that muscle weighs more than fat. So they are doing all these crazy intense exercises and just getting heavier and fatter. So basically they are building muscle and keeping a layer of body fat over top of this muscle.

This is why lots of you are working out hard several days of the week and just getting a blocky look.

So if you’re looking to lose weight, lose body fat and lose pounds and inches give us a call and let us help you get the body that you want. Call us now at 215-821-7336.

And on our weight loss program you are able to eat lots of good delicious tasting food. We give you recipes for everything from appetizers, entrées, desserts snacks and  smoothies. That are all designed to help you lose weight fast. So here are a few recipes that when combined with our total weight loss program will help you lose weight quickly without being hungry and help boost your metabolism and  improve your overall health.

Lemon Mousse Cup*

  • 1 package – 4 serving size of sugar-free lemon gelatin
  • ¾ cup of boiling water
  • 3 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup of cold water
  • 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind
  • ¾ cup of heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar free vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons of almond meal
  • ½ teaspoon of stevia sweetener

Put the gelatin and the boiling water in a blender and run it for a minute or so to dissolve the gelatin. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and added to the blender and again run the blender until the mixture is smooth this should take about one minute or so. Next add the cold water in the grated lemon rind and run the blender one more time to blend everything together nicely. Pour the gelatin mixture from the blunder into a mixing bowl and put it in the refrigerator and let this chill until it thickens.  Use an electric mixer to with the heavy cream with the vanilla pudding mix until you have a  stick whipped topping. When the gelatin starts the 2nd folds ½ cup of the whipped topping gently into the gelatin until everything is blended together nicely. Then pour into 4 different dishes and put the dessert dishes and leftover whipped topping in the refrigerator.  Please let the mousse chill for a few hours.  Let it show for at least 2 hours. Before you plan on enjoying this delicious treat stir the almond meal with the stevia sweetener in a skillet over medium heat until it gets just a touch of gold in color and then remove it  from the heat. When it’s time for dessert top each serving of the moose with a little of the leftover whipped topping and about 1.5 teaspoons of the toasted almond meal and enjoy. This makes approximately 4 servings each with about 4 g of carbohydrates.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse*

  • 1 package of chocolate sugar-free instant pudding mix
  • 1 package of soft tofu
  • 1 heaping tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon of instant coffee crystals
  • 1 – 1 ½ cups of heavy whipped cream, chilled

Use an electric mixer to beat the pudding mix, tofu, cocoa powder and coffee crystals until they are very smooth. In a separate bowl with the cream until it’s a little bit stiff. Then turn the mixer to its lowest setting and blend in the pudding mixture and turn off the mixture quickly. You do not want to over beat this mixture.  Is you use 1 cup of heavy cream to make this recipe you will have approximately 6 servings and each serving has about 8 g of carbohydrates. If you use 1.5 cups of heavy cream you should make at least 2 7 servings and each one should have approximately 7.5 g of carbohydrate.

Espresso Smoothie

  • 1 cup full fat greek yogurt
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Combine in a blender & enjoy! Makes 3 servings

Fruity Garden Smash Smoothie

  • ½ cup cantaloupe chunks
  • 1 clementine, peeled & seeded
  • ½ red apple – seeded
  • 1 handful spinach leaves
  • 1 handful kale
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • Combine in a blender & Enjoy!

Banana Chai Smoothie 

  • ¾ cup of brewed black tea
  • ¼ cup canned coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 banana
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • Combine in a blender & Enjoy!

Pregaming Vacation Smoothie

  • 1 tangerine – peeled & seeded
  • ½ cup mango
  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt sugar free
  • 6 ice cubes
  • 2 handfuls of spinach
  • Combine in a blender & Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do and if you need help with achieving your weight loss goals us a call for your free medical weight loss consultation. Call us now at 215-821-7336 for your free weight loss consultation.

*Recipes are taken from the book “1001 Low Carb Recipes” by Dana Carpender. It’s a great recipe book you should at it to your library.

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Eliminate Pounds and Inches w/ Our Diet Pills and These 9 Medical Weight Loss Diet Recipes

medicalweightlossphiladelphia dietdrs 2In our medical weight loss program most people lose 2 to 5 pounds a week because our diet weight loss pills do a really great job of decreasing your appetite and eliminating your hunger and cravings. The vitamin B12 injections help boost your metabolism and we give you lots of recipes that turn your body into a fat burning machine. These are the same recipes that helped me lose over 80 pounds last year; and I have still kept it off.

So here are 9 delicious recipes to help you lose weight. In our medical weight loss program we help you eat great to look great.

Weight Loss Recipe Version for Crispy Chicken and Garlicky Collards*

  • Ingredients:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups of bran flakes cereal, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 pound of collard greens with the stems removed and the leaves cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon of garlic thinly sliced 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 3 cups of mashed potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Then in a  place the chicken and mustard in a large bowl and coat nicely. In another bowl, mix the cereal, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. We then apply this mixture to the chicken and coat it well and bake on a baking sheet until golden and cooked all the way through; this should take approximately 45 – 50 minutes. As the chicken is cooking we should cook the collards in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are tender; this should take approximately 10 minutes. Then drain, rinse and squeeze out the excess water. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the garlic, collards and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper and cook for approximately 2 – 3 minutes. Serve this with the chicken and lemon and your mashed potatoes. This makes approximately 4 servings each with about 392 calories.

If you need help losing weight call us for your free medical weight loss consultation call us now at 215-821-7336.

Under 400 Calorie Chicken Breast Cacciatore*

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of onion sliced
  • 6 boneless chicken breast
  • 12 ounces of no salt added tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • ¼ cup of dry white wine
  • ¼ cup of water
  • 4 ½ cups of broccoli florets steamed until they are crisp and tender
  • 4 ½ cups of cauliflower florets steamed until they are crisp and tender
  • 12 ounces of whole-wheat pasta

Place the onions in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the chicken on top. Combine all of the other remaining ingredients and pour over top of the chicken. We then cook on low for approximately 8 – 10 hours and serve with the steamed broccoli and cauliflower and pasta. This makes approximately 6 servings each with about 385 calories.

Pesto Chicken and Pasta – Weight Loss Recipe – Low Calorie Version*

  • Ingredients:
  • 8 ounces of whole-wheat pasta
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 30 cherry tomatoes – halved
  • 2 cups of cooked chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • ½ cup of pine nuts
  • 1 cup of chopped basil

Cook your pasta and then sauté the garlic, tomatoes and chicken in olive oil for approximately 3 – 5 minutes until it’s warm and the chicken is cooked all the way through. We then add the cooked pasta, pine nuts and basil. Start everything to mix it nicely and continue cooking for a few minutes longer until the basil is soft. This makes approximately 4 servings each with about 378 calories.

Greek Salad – Super Weight Loss Recipe*

  • Ingredients:
  • ⅓ cup of red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper freshly ground
  • 6 cups of romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 ½ cups of chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber – peeled seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup of finely chopped red onion
  • ½ cup of sliced ripe olives
  • ½ cup of crumbled faded cheese
  • 2 whole wheat pita breads – approximately 6 inches

First let’s whisk the vinegar, oregano, oil, garlic powder and black pepper in a large bowl and then add the lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta cheese and mix everything nicely so the lettuce is totally coated with the dressing ingredients. We then toast the pita bread and serve with the salad. This makes approximately 4 servings and each serving has approximately 413 calories.

Low Calorie Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe*

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pound of boneless chicken breast
  • 4 cups of water
  • 2 cups of chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • ½ pound of turkey sausage
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup of green onion
  • 2 cups of no salt added tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon of dried sign
  • ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ cups of brown rice

In a very large saucepan combine the chicken breasts, water half of the chopped onion, half of the chopped celery and one third of the garlic and bring this to a simmer over medium – high heat. Reduce the heat to medium – low and cook, partially covered until the chicken juices run clear when pierced with a fork, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. We then remove the chicken breasts from the cooking liquid. In a sieve set over a large bowl train and to cooking liquid. Should have about 4 cups of the liquid, add water if necessary. Chop the chicken breast meat and set this aside. Heat to the oil in a 5 quart Dutch oven. Add the sausage and cook over medium heat stirring often until lightly browned this should take about 5 minutes or so. Then stir in the remaining ingredients, breaking up the tomatoes with the spoon. Cook over medium – low heat, tightly covered until the rice has absorbed all the liquid; this should take approximately 45 minutes. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat, stir in the reserved chicken, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. This makes approximately 6 servings in each serving is approximately 416 calories.

Cajun Chicken and Rice*

This is a really fantastic recipe it’s almost like a quick jambalaya it has lots of amazing flavor and is a low-calorie meal that can be prepared quickly.

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 1 cup of diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup of sliced celery
  • 2 tablespoons of no salt added tomato paste
  • A few dashes of Tabasco sauce, more or less to your taste
  • 4 cups of cooked brown rice
  • Sprinkle the cajun seasoning  on the chicken and bake or grill. Add oil to the skillet and sauté the garlic, onion, green bell pepper, celery, tomato paste and tobacco sauce for approximately 2 – 3 minutes and the already cooked rice and sauté for 5 more minutes and finally serve chicken over top of the rice. This makes about 4 servings. Each serving is approx 352 calories.

Low Calorie Cantonese Chicken Stir-Fry*

This is a fantastic recipe with a very nice sauce. It doesn’t have the usual soy sauce so it does not contain all of the sodium that will cause you to retain water and is loaded with good healthy vegetables that will fill you up and help eliminate your appetite and make your belly flat at the same time.

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 cup of sliced carrots
  • 2 cups of broccoli florets
  • 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup of chopped bok choy
  • ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breast sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon of Sherry
  • 1 tablespoon of no salt added chili sauce
  • 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • In a wok we are going to heat the oil and add the carrots, broccoli, onion and half of the spices and stir-fry for approximately 2 minutes or so. Then add the mushrooms and  bok choy and stir-fry one additional minute. Remove the vegetables and add the remaining oil and heat and then add the chicken and remaining spices and stirf-ry until the chicken is no longer pink. Then return the vegetables to the wok and stir together the sherry, chili sauce, broth and cornstarch. Add to the walk and he until the mixture thickens and begins the bubble. Serve over brown rice that you have already cooked. This makes approximately 4 servings each containing approximately 375 calories.

Call us now to schedule a free weight loss consultation. Call 215-821-7336.

Chicken with Snow Peas and Broccoli*

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 pound of sliced boneless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup of egg substitute
  • ¼ cup of cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cup of sliced onion
  • 1 cup of sliced green bell pepper
  • 12 ounces of snow peas
  • 1 ½ cups of broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok. Dip half the chicken in the egg substitute and dust with the cornstarch. Stir – fry until just cooked for approximately 4 – 5 minutes. Remove and repeat with remaining chicken. Remove and add the rest of the oil to the wok. Stir – Friday onion until it begins to soften. Add the green bell pepper, snow peas and broccoli and stir – fry until crisp cooked this should take approximately 4 minutes. Stir together the honey, broth and cornstarch. Add to the vegetables and cook until slightly thickened. Add the chicken and toss until coated and heated through. Sprinkle the almonds over the top. This makes approximately 4 servings each with about 379 calories.

Skinnylicious Stir Fried Rice Weight Loss Recipe Weight Loss Recipe*

Yes! You can eat rice and still lose weight. Just remember the portion sizes I recommended for you during our nutrition diet consultation.

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless sliced into strips chicken breast
  • 1 cup of chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup of sliced water chestnuts
  • 2 cups of broccoli florets
  • ½ cup of chopped green onion
  • 3 cups of cooked brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup of low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup of bald frozen peas

Let’s start this recipe by heating a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli and green onion and cook this for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Remove to a plate. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet and add the rice and cook for approximately 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar and peas and cook this for approximately 1 minute. Stir in the chicken and vegetable mixture. Then enjoy! This makes approximately 4 servings. Each serving has about 395 calories.

If you need help losing weight call us for your free medical weight loss consultation call us now at 215-821-7336.

*These recipes are taken from the book “500 400 cal recipes by Dick Logue. It’s a fantastic book I highly recommend that you take a look at and purchase it for your home cookbook library.

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How I Lost 7 Pounds in 5 Days by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

medicalweightlossphiladelphiapa dietprogramHello everyone this is Dr. Kenny.  And yes over 5 days I have lost 7 pounds and in this article I’m going to outline how I did it.

If you are one of our weight loss patients, you know that over the course of 2015, I lost approximately 80 pounds and I have succeeded in keeping it off.

But while on a beautiful cruise vacation with my wife I’ve recently gained 6 pounds back. I actually wrote about this here on our blog, and the post is titled, “How I Plan to Lose 6 Pounds in 1 Week”. And in the article I explained how I gained 6 pounds while on a cruise and I shared some of the recipes (Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake) that I was going to enjoy to get rid of those 6 pounds quickly.  Well I am happy to say that I actually lost 7 pounds in 5 days and yes I did enjoy the chocolate mousse and cheesecake for dessert a few nights of the week.

Here is the plan I followed to lose those 7 lbs in 5 days.

Breakfast:  Okay, in a perfect world where all of us have our own personal chef cooking breakfast for us every morning, a nice breakfast would be 2 or 3 eggs, some vegetables and even a small piece of whole wheat toast with just the right amount of butter on it. But sadly, I do not have my own personal chef and most of the time life is so hectic that I never have the time to eat breakfast.

So for me, breakfast has been a cup of coffee with half-and-half and Stevia, Truvia, Splenda or equal. And that’s it for my breakfast. Now I know our parents have always told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if you need to lose 5 pounds or more and you skip breakfast your body will actually burn your body fat for fuel and energy. So if you are a normal and healthy person  just having coffee or tea for breakfast is perfectly fine.  Just make sure that in your coffee you’re just using half and half, light cream, skim milk or heavy cream and do not use any type of flavored sugar creams and do not use real sugar.

Lunch: Depending on my day and depending on the amount of time that I have for lunch I do a few different things.  If my lovely wife is joining me for lunch she will usually meet me at Panera Bread. Especially during the cold months when they  have the  butternut squash soup because she loves that soup. I usually enjoy their chicken cobb with avocado salad and I will ask him to put extra avocado in the salad for me. Now depending on my mood I may just  eat the salad and not have anything on the side with it. Or I might get the bag of potato chips on the side and just eat about 5 chips.  And then sometimes I might enjoy their  fresh bread baguette but I only eat about a quarter of this. And if I’m in the mood for something sweet I will just have an apple on the side instead. For my beverage I will have a bottle of water, diet soda or another cup of coffee.

Other times I am going to one of the local diners and enjoying a fantastic lunch of 3 eggs, 4 – 5 pieces of turkey bacon and a small slice of whole wheat toast with some butter on it. For my beverage I will have water with either a glass of diet soda or another cup of coffee.

But if I am short on time and hungry believe it or  not WAWA is my go to place.  What I usually do is get two of their large hot-dogs, throw one roll away and eat half of the other roll with the 2 hot dogs. For my beverage I will have the same as I mentioned above,  usually a bottle of water with either a diet soda or a cup of coffee.

Dinner: Dinner is a meal that I really enjoy ( because I like food) and for a perfect dinner I will have 4 – 6 ounces of a good healthy protein such as steak, chicken and even fish.  Because of me being diabetic usually we try to cook with spices that do not have any sugar so we’re using the good old reliable spices of  black pepper, garlic, oregano and a touch of salt. I prefer the Himalayan salt because it has a better taste and supposed to be healthier for us. But just use a touch of salt because too much of it can cause you to retain water weight. For vegetables we will make something like roasted Brussel sprouts with garlic and oil, sautéed string beans with garlic in oil and some nights we may even have microwavable or frozen veggies with melted butter over top. We actually enjoyed frozen broccoli and cauliflower last night for dinner with some melted butter poured over top and it was quite delicious.

Some nights we may order takeout. I would say once or twice a week on my way home I pick up Chinese food. But I ask them to leave certain things out when I order Chinese food and I almost always order the same thing. I usually have  chicken chow mein with no MSG, no corn-starch and no sugar.  I may also order egg drop soup and again I ask them to not put in MSG, corn-starch and sugar.  Sometimes I may order an egg roll but I usually split this with my wife. For some reason I remember egg rolls tasting so much better when I was a teenager and in my 20’s so honestly I don’t even enjoy egg rolls  anymore, It’s just a mental thing so the Mrs. and I usually split one.

If we are going out to a restaurant for dinner I will usually order steak, chicken or fish as my entrée and I will have a nice large salad as an appetizer. If I am at a good Italian restaurant and they have calamari I will usually 100% of the time order that, especially if it’s not breaded.  I especially love a nice Italian antipasto with cured meats, olives, artichoke hearts and vegetables.

As a snack or dessert for most nights I’m enjoying the desserts that I have all recipes for in this website; like the Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake. And if I am lazy that night I will just have sugar free jello.

I hope you enjoy the reality and simplicity of this meal plan. I call it my real world diet plan.

In a perfect world without stress, strain, responsibility and work and we all have our own personal chefs we could all eat that imaginary perfect diet of 5 small meals per day. But that’s almost impossible for most of us.

Even though my life is filled with stress, strain and responsibility I still consider it to be perfect because I’m blessed with wonderful family and friends and the best patients anyway weight loss doctor could ever ask for.

So I found the perfect diet for my version of a perfect life.

Let us help you the perfect real diet for your life. For a free medical loss consultation call us now at 215-821-7336.

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Eat Bread To Lose Weight by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

weightlossphiladelphia dietdoctorsYes in our medical weight loss program you can eat bread and lose 2 to 5 pounds a week! In our weight loss program you can eat almost everything and still lose weight.  

For most of our weight loss patients eating everything in moderation is perfectly fine and they lose lots of weight.  

In fact most of our patients tell us that they eat more food now that they are doing our weight loss program than they ever did; and that now they’re finally losing pounds and inches.

Of course when you come into our office the doctor will review with you the proper diet that you should be following.  And we give you lots of great tasting recipes here at our website. We have recipes for cakes, pastries, smoothies, appetizers, main course dinner entrées, dessert and even snacks that will all help you lose weight.

So in our program not only do you get the best  appetite suppressant medications available but you also get a totally inclusive program where we tell you exactly what you should be eating.

If you need help losing weight call us and schedule your free weight loss consultation. Call us now at 215-821-7336

Here are 3 more great recipes to add to your cookbooks.

Elyse’s Cheesecake

Okay,  I know that if you are one of our weightless patients you are saying not a another  cheesecake recipe from Dr. Kenny but the truth is that I absolutely love cheesecake. So here is another cheesecake recipe.

  • 4 ounces of Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 1 cup of Stevia
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla  extract
  • ⅓ cup of sour cream
  • 4 eggs

We are going start by preheating are our oven to 350°F and then we are going to whip the cream cheese until it’s fluffy, for about 4 minutes. Next we will combine the Stevia, sour cream and vanilla extract and mix this for about 4 minutes.  Next we will add the eggs one at a time mixing until everything is creamy for about a minute or so after each egg.  After this we grease a 9 inch springform pan and put the springform on a baking sheet and then pour the filling into it. We are going to bake this for approximately 50 – 55 minutes, plus or minus a few minutes until it’s lightly brown around the edges and fluffy. When it’s done you definitely want to let it cool down for a bit. I usually like to let it cool for approximately 2 hours. This makes about 10 servings.  I have tried eating it after only letting it cool for about 30 minutes but believe me it tastes much better if you let it cool for 2 hours. When my wife makes this for me she will usually make 2 at a time. Because I will always start eating one as quickly as possible and she lets the other one cool overnight. And it does taste much better the next day.

Blueberry Yogurt Bars

  • 1 cup  of full fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup of Stevia
  • ¼ cup of blueberries 

Mix the Stevia and yogurt together and pour this into a freezer safe dish. We are then going to put the blueberries over top of the yogurt and stevia mixture and then place it in the freezer and let it freeze until the yogurt is nice and solid. This may take anywhere from 2 – 3 hours. After its solid take it out of the freezer and let it just sit for about 10 minutes and finally break it into pieces. You can enjoy this immediately or you could put in freezer bags and save it for later.

Snack Bars

  • 1 cup of peanut butter
  • ½ cup of Stevia
  • ½ cup of flax seed meal
  • ½ cup of almond meal
  • ½ cups of sugar free chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon of Chia seeds
  • ½ cup of almonds
  • ½ cup of cashews

Preheat our oven to 350°F and line 8 x 8 or baking dish with parchment paper. Then mix everything together until it’s totally combined. Pour this into the 8 x 8 pan and flatten it. Next we bake this for approximately 10 – 15 minutes and let it cool for a bit and then refrigerate for at least one hour. Then all you have to do is cut it into bars and enjoy. You can also keep whatever you have left over in the refrigerator so that it stays fresh.

I hope you enjoy these recipes. If you or a friend need help losing weight call us now for a free weight loss consultation at 215-821-7336

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How I Plan to Lose 6 lbs in 1 Week by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

weightlossphiladelphia 19103In our weight-loss program it’s always our goal to help our patients lose weight safely and as quickly as possible. But we are all human and sometimes we may not follow our nutrition plan as perfectly as we should. Especially when we go on vacation.

And this is exactly what happened to me over these past 2 weeks when my wife and I talk a lovely Caribbean cruise.  

Over the course of our 11 night cruise I gained 6 pounds.  And I know exactly where those 6 pounds came from. They came from the so-called sugar-free desserts that I enjoyed each and every night with my dinner and from the sugar-free lemon cookies that I snacked on throughout the day. Oh, and my wife just reminded me about the amazing baked Alaska dessert that we enjoyed in one of the specialty restaurants where we celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary.

But honestly I have to admit that the baked Alaska was so delicious that it was worth each and every pound. But now that we are back in the real world I am getting back to my normal eating plan. And in about 5 or 6 days I plan get rid of those extra pounds I gained; and get back to my normal body weight.

The only problem is that from my indulging in the deserts for 11 straight nights  My sweet tooth grew back. So to have the best of both worlds –  meaning to satisfy my sweet tooth and help me lose those 6 pounds quickly I have 4 great recipes that are sweet, rich and  two of them are even chocolatey. And I’m going to share them with you now.

Cocoa Puff Fluff

  • 4 ounces of ricotta cheese
  • 1 ounce of heavy whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder unsweetened
  • a sweetener like Stevia to your desired taste
  • Combine all of the ingredients together and mix thoroughly

Low-Carb Chocolate Mousse

  • 16 ounces of cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons of sweetener like Stevia
  • 1 ½ cups of chocolate chips, unsweetened

Directions:  Let’s start by first melting the chocolate chips and when they are melted just put them on the side for a little while. Then we are going to whip the heavy cream until it thickens nicely. And now we add the sweetener, I like Stevia, and the melted chocolate and mix this together for approximately another 30 seconds or so. And there you have a delicious chocolate mousse that is low in carbs and sugar.

Super-Rich Chocolate Mousse – Low-Carb

  • 2 ounces of unsalted grass fed butter
  • 2 ounces of full fat cream cheese – allow it to soften
  • 3 ounces of heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon of Stevia

Directions: combine the butter cream cheese and heavy cream in a mixer and blend until everything is nice and smooth then add the unsweetened cocoa powder and the Stevia and mix until everything is combined nicely. This is a very rich and creamy and one of my favorites.

Ultra – Rich Cheesecake Mousse

  • 8 ounces of full fat cream cheese
  • 4 ounces of heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons of sour cream
  • Sweetener: like Stevia or vanilla extract or any type of sugar-free syrup.

Directions:  allow the  cream cheese to soften and then combined with the heavy cream and sour cream in a mixing bowl and blend until everything is combined smoothly. Then add your sweetener slowly while continuing to mix. Then just Enjoy!

And please let’s not forget my good old reliable dessert that is totally sugar-free and this is sugar-free Jell-O.  If you have the time you could always make the jell-o yourself it’s super cheap and  easy. You just have to boil water add the Jell-O powder to it mix in some cold water stir everything together nicely and then put it in the refrigerator and let everything harden.  

But if you’re short on time you can always bite at the supermarket premade. The thing that I like about the pre-made Jell-O is that I could always take it with me from home to the office and have it as a snack at lunch and even carry it from one office to another office and have it as another snack at dinner time. So if you have the time definitely make it yourself because it’s very economical and if you don’t have time just by pre-made at the supermarket.

And if I am needing something a bit more crunchy I will have a few carrots with that as well. So this takes care of my need to eat something crunchy and sweet at the same time.

I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do. It’s always our goal to help our patients lose weight by giving them delicious recipes, diet plans in addition to the best diet – weight loss pills and appetite suppressant medications.
If you need help with losing weight just call us for a free weight loss consultation call us now at 215-821-7336.

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4 Delicious Smoothie Recipes for a Slim & Trim You by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

Iweightlosstipsrecipesphiladelphia19103 dietn our weight loss and diet program in addition to giving you the best weight loss diet pills and appetite suppressant medications plus Vitamin B12 injections, we also give you lots of delicious recipes that will help you continue losing 2 – 5 pounds a week. Even though the diet pills help eliminate your appetite and cravings you still need to eat food.

 

So here are 4 fantastic recipes to help make your losing weight simple, easy, fun and tasty.

Banana Raspberry Creamy Delight

  • 1 cup of ripe raspberries
  • 1/2 of an avocado
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • any type of sweetener to taste Stevia, Truvia, Xylitol etc.
  • optional: a half cup of unsweetened almond milk or any nondairy milk beverage
  • Combine all of these ingredients into a blender and enjoy.

Creamy Piña Colada Smoothie

  • ½ cup of canned coconut milk
  • 1 ripe banana
  • ½ cup of pineapple, fresh not canned
  • ½ of an avocado
  • ½ cup of unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
  • Combine all of these ingredients into a blender and enjoy.

Banana Pie Smoothie

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup of unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 – 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs preferably gluten-free
  • Combine all of the ingredients except the cream into a blender. Blend thoroughly and pour into a glass. In a separate container with the heavy cream until it forms a phone and then spin this on top of your drink.

Hot Peanut Butter Cup

  • ¼ – 1 cup of unsweetened almond or any nondairy milk beverage
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons of smooth creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup of dark chocolate chips – at least 85% dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted. You could add more or less milk depending upon your personal taste.

We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do and that they make your losing weight, pounds and inches all that more enjoyable.

If you or someone you know needs help losing weight call us for a free consultation. Call us at 215-821-7336.

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7 Recipes for a Flat Belly by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

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In our medical weight loss program we help you lose 2 – 5 lbs a week with a total program that includes the best diet – weight loss pills and appetite suppressant medications, vitamin B12 injection therapy and a nutrition diet plan made specifically for you. 

And with our weight loss program you eat real food so you don’t have to spend tons of money on soups and shakes that taste like chalk.

If you need help with losing weight call us for a Totally Free Medical Weight Loss Consultation at 215-821-7336.

Here are 7 great recipes that are big on portion sizes but small in calories. Each recipe ranges from 300 to 400 calories per serving size.

Hungry Man Sized Breakfast Casserole*

Ingredients:

  • 24 ounces of frozen hash browns
  • 1 cup of skim milk
  • 1 cup a big substitute
  • ½ cup of diced onion
  • ½ cup of red bell pepper diced
  • 4 ounces of diced green chilies
  • ¾ cups of swiss cheese grated
  • 6 slices of bacon that’s cooked and crumbled

Spray a 9×13” pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Add the hashbrowns and cook in 300°F for about 20 minutes. Next mixed all the remaining ingredients and pour over potatoes and cook for 30 minutes. This makes approximately 6 servings each with 414 calories.

Ham and Egg Casserole*

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pound of low-fat Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 ½ cups of egg substitute beaten
  • 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 16 ounces of fat-free cottage cheese
  • 2 cups of ham that you cut into cubes
  • ⅛ teaspoon of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 cup of shredded zucchini
  • 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup of chopped red bell pepper

we are going to preheat an oven to 400°F and put butter in a 9 inch pan and melt this in the oven. Next combine all the other ingredients and put them in the pan and bake this at 400°F for approximately 15 minutes and then at 350°F for another 15 to 20 minutes. This makes 6 servings and each with the calorie count of 413 calories.

Asparagus Omelette and Citrus Salad*

omelette ingredients:

  • 10 ounces of asparagus
  • 1 ½ cups of egg substitute
  • ⅓ cup of Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ¼ cup of scallions thinly sliced
  • salad ingredients:
  • 6 ounces of mandarin oranges
  • 2 grapefruits cut into sections
  • 3 cups of bib lettuce
  • 6 tablespoons of poppy seed dressing

Steam the asparagus until crisp and tender, approximately 5 minutes and then drain. Whisk the egg substitute, grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper in a large bowl to blend. Spray a skillet with nonstick vegetable oil. Sauté the sliced scallions for 3 minutes or until softened. Add the cooked asparagus and sauté until heated through. Reduce the heat to medium and spread the asparagus mixture in a single layer in the skillet. Next pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and cook until the eggs are softly set tilting the skillet and gently running a rubber spatula around edge to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, for about 4 minutes. Slide the omelette onto a plate folding it in half, cut the omelette into wedges and serve. While the omelette is cooking combine the Mandarin oranges, grapefruit sections and lettuce in a large bowl and toss lightly with dressing and divide onto salad plates. This makes approximately 3 servings with each having 388 calories.

Spicy Omelette*

Ingredients:

  • 1 large potato
  • ¾ pound of turkey sausage
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup of egg substitute
  • 6  whole-wheat 8 inch tortillas
  • ½ cup of reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup of salsa
  • Cook the potato in boiling water for about 35 minutes until it’s tender. You can cook the potato in the microwave if you prefer. When cool, peel and cut the potato into cubes. Brown the sausage in a frying pan and add chopped onion, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook this for about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any fat. Add the cubed cooked potato. Beat the egg substitute and add to the pan, stir until the eggs are set. Spoon the mixture into the center of the warm tortillas and then top with the shredded cheese and roll up the tortilla. Then place on a plate and serve with the salsa. This makes 6 servings each with 409 calories.

Breakfast Enchiladas Family-Style*

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces of finely chopped ham
  • ½ cup of chopped green onions
  • 2 cups of chopped green bell peppers
  • 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups of low-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 8 whole-wheat 8 inch true tears
  • 1 ½ cups of egg substitute
  • 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 avocado

Preheat our oven to 350°F. Mix together the ham, onion, green bell pepper and cheese. Divide the mixture among the tortillas and roll them up. Place the seam side down in a greased 12 x 7 x 2” pan. In a separate bowl beat egg substitute, skim milk, flour, garlic and Tabasco sauce. And pour this over the enchiladas. Place in the refrigerator overnight or for a few hours then cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  uncover for the last 10 minutes and then top with the slices of avocado to finally serve it. This makes approximately 8 servings each with about 385 calories.

Full Comfy  Tummy Breakfast Extravaganza*

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of turkey sausage
  • 2 cups of egg substitute
  • 10 slices of whole wheat bread cubed
  • 3 cups of skim milk
  • 1 cup of low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 1 cup of chopped red bell pepper
  • 10 ounces of  chopped broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon of dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons of dried basil

In a large skillet brown the sausage then drain. In a large bowl beat the egg substitute  then add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Spoon into a greased 13 x 9” baking pan. Cover and let this refrigerate for 8 hours or so. Then preheat the oven to 350°F and bake this for about 60 – 70 minutes or until it’s cooked all the way through. This makes about 8 servings each with approximately 391 calories.

Morning Sun Veggie Quesadilla*

Ingredients:

  • 1 slice of  turkey bacon
  • ¼ cup of chopped onion
  • ½ cup of chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup of egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoons of black beans
  • 1 ounce of fat-free sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons of salsa
  • 1 whole wheat 6 inch tortilla
  • 3/4 ounces of switch cheese

Cook your bacon and then set it aside bring a medium large pan sprayed with nonstick vegetable oil spray to medium heat and add the red bell pepper and onion and cook until it softened, this should  should take about 3 minutes or so. Then add the egg substitute and scramble until fully cooked. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set the pain aside to cool. Add the bacon, beans, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of salsa to the egg scramble bowl and lightly mixed this and set it aside. Clean and dry the pan, spray with nonstick vegetable oil spray and bring to medium-high heat. Place the tortilla flat in the pan and sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Spoon the egg mixture over half of the tortilla and  and then fold the other half of  Tortilla over top of the eggs. Make sure you press this down evenly with the spatula to seal everything and cook until both sides are crispy. This should be approximately 2 minutes per side. And then you could top this with the remaining salsa and sour cream. This makes one serving with approximately 400 calories.

I hope you and your family enjoy these recipes.

Remember if you need help with your weight loss plan, if you need just a jump start or if you can’t lose weight no matter what you do call us for your Free Weight Loss Consultation at 215-821-7336.

*These recipes are from the book 500 $00 Calorie Recipes by Dick Logue. It is a great book and has lots of really good recipes. You should add it to your cookbook library.

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Oprah Winfrey and Weight Watchers By Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

 Unless you have been living under a rock, without a television or a smart-phone you have probably seen one of Oprah Winfrey’s commercials endorsing weight watchers.  And in my opinion, it’s about time! And that’s because our Philadelphia Medical Weight Loss Program is similar to Weight Watchers, except that our program is a medically supervised weight loss program and we give you a diet plan Plus we give you weight loss pills and appetite suppressant medications that help eliminate your hunger and cravings and a vitamin B12 injection. 

When you come in you are:

  • Evaluated by a M.D. 
  • Given weight-loss pills – appetite suppressant medications to help control your hunger and cravings.
  • Given a vitamin B12 injection that will help boost your energy levels.
  • Given a diet plan that has been designed specifically for you.  

And we have support materials like this website and our YouTube channel where we are constantly giving you lots of delicious recipes that range from: smoothies, appetizers, entrées, desserts etc. 

We now have over 380 recipe videos on youtube. In our weight loss program you see a medical doctor that will evaluate you and make sure that you are doing the right type of program to help you lose weight. 

And in order to design the most perfect weight loss nutrition plan for you we also have you fill out a metabolism profile questionnaire and take into consideration your age, overall health and level of physical activity. Your plan is designed specifically for you.  

Because of our medical training we realize that for you to lose weight it’s not just about counting calories, points and portion control.  All of the other things that I mentioned above like your age, level of physical fitness  and any health issues that you might have  all need to be taken into consideration in order for you to effectively lose weight and keep it off.

Most people, (even most other weight loss programs) do not realize that people with certain type of health issues like diabetes, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause all require a very specific type of diet program if they want to be successful at losing weight.  So really that’s another major benefit of coming to our medically supervised prescription weight loss program.

No one understands this better than me, because I am a diabetic.  And as a diabetic there are lots of foods, that my wife can eat, but I can’t eat them, because they will just make me fat and make my diabetes worse.

So I am happy that Oprah is finally doing a weight loss program that allows her to eat real food and is similar to our program except that we are Doctors and give our patients weight loss pills, vitamin B12 shots, etc…

In fact, we have lots of patients that come to us either while they are doing or after they have tried programs like Weight Watchers, Nutri-system, Jenny Craig, Dr. Oz’s rapid weight loss plan, Medifast or any type of weight loss or diet plan. 

And the reason they come to us is because the appetite suppressant medications make it very easy for them to lose weight. 

The weight loss pills help control your appetite, cravings and binging and enable you to make sensible decisions about what you are eating.  

And often-times because of our medical training  when someone comes to us while they are doing another weight loss program and they are not totally happy with the results we usually tweak that program and then BAM  they start losing weight again.

So in conclusion with our local weight loss program you are: 

  • Evaluated by a Medical Doctor
  • Given Weight Loss Pills Appetite Suppressant Diet Medications
  • Given a Vitamin B12 Injection
  • Given a Specific Diet Nutrition Plan
  • Given an Exercise Plan if You are Able To Exercise

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that we do not charge you a new member fee or a new patient fee like so many other weight loss programs now do.  

We do not have any contracts either. 

We are here for you as long as you need us, and that’s it.  

Some people might see us once or twice over a month or two and others might see us a bit longer, it all depends on how much weight you need to lose.

And if you are doing a weight loss program like Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, Dr. Oz’s rapid weight loss plan, Medifast or any type of weight loss or diet plan it’s usually perfectly fine for you to work with us and even take the weight loss pills and appetite suppressant medications.  

Of course when you see the medical doctor he will only give you weight loss pills if he believes they will be safe and effective for you.

Call us now and  schedule a totally free medical weight loss consultation call us at 215-821-7336.  

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Jump-Start Your Weight Loss For 2016 – 4 Recipes Under 400 Calories

medicalweightlossphiladelphia weightlosstipsrecipesFor this new year of 2016 so many of us will have a New Year’s resolution of losing weight. So if you are looking to lose weight while eating delicious  and hunger killing meals here are 4 scrumptious recipes that will satisfy your tastebuds and your cravings.

Now this first recipe is definitely one that you will not see in most diet plans but if you are one of our weight loss patients you know that we are nothing like the majority of other medical weight loss programs in the area.  We use only the finest quality weight loss appetite suppressant medications, weight loss pills and tablets and we spend a tremendous amount of time continuing to educate our patients and giving you foods and recipes  that are delicious and will help you achieve your weight loss goals.

One of my favorite meals as a child was my Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie. Nothing compared to the stuffed tummy and love I felt while eating this. So here is an under 400 calorie recipe for one of my most favorite meals in the world.

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie*

  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups of cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup of red bell pepper,  chopped
  • 1 cup of red onion, chopped
  • 20 ounces of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 3 cups of mashed potatoes, prepared according to the package directions
  • ½ cup of low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Mix the cornstarch with the broth and heat until this is thickened and bubbly.  Stir in the chicken and then place this mixture in the bottom of a 9 x 9” baking dish. Cook the vegetables until almost tender then spread the vegetables over the chicken mixture. Next cover this with the prepared mashed potatoes. And then top with the cheddar cheese. Finally heat under the broiler until the potatoes start to brown and the cheese melts. This makes approximately 6 servings each with about 350 calories.

Fried Chicken Dinner*

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons of dry bread crumbs
  • 4 small red potatoes cut into quarters
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  • 4 cups of fresh broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup of honey
  • 2 tablespoons of low-sodium chicken broth or water

We are going to start by creating our oven to 450°F and then coat a large baking sheet with nonstick olive oil spray. Then butterfly the chicken by cutting each piece in half horizontally, slicing it almost through to the other  side but not cutting it completely. Next we open a chicken breast have to make one thin piece. And brush Dijon mustard over both sides. Place the seasoned breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and add chicken breast and turn to coat each side. Then place the chicken onto the baking sheet and spring chicken breast with the nonstick vegetable olive oil spray. We are going to bake this for approximately 8 – 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked all the way through. While the chicken is cooking you’re going to place the red potatoes in a microwave  safe container with a lid adding olive oil and toss to coat the potatoes with the olive oil. Then cover and microwave on high for about 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Place the broccoli in a  microwave container with  a lid, cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes until the broccoli is crisp and tender. In a small bowl whisk together the hunting and a chicken broth and then place the chicken on individual plates and drizzle the honey mixture over top.  And make sure you serve the potatoes and broccoli as side dishes. This makes 4 servings each with about 395 calories.

Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Vegetables*

  • 10 ounces of whole-wheat linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cups of zucchini that are cut into strips
  • 12 ounces of sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups of broccoli florets
  • 1 cup of chopped onions
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 cups of cubed and cooked chicken breast
  • ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 cup of sliced roma tomatoes
  • ¼ cup of parmesan cheese

Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the directions you find on the package. Then in a skillet heat the oil and add zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, garlic and basil. Stir until the zucchini is crisp and tender, this should take approximately 2 – 3 minutes. Next drain the pasta and return to the saucepan. Stir in the skim milk, chicken, zucchini mixture, and black pepper and then heat thoroughly. Add tomatoes and  cheese – toss everything together and serve. This makes approximately 6 servings each with about 377 calories.

Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli*

  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  •  2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ½ inch strips
  • 1 ½ cups of broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup of white wine
  • ¾ cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ pound of whole-wheat bowtie pasta cooked
  • Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic for about one minute starting it constantly. Next we should add the chicken and cook until it’s well done. Then add the broccoli and cook until it’s Chris and tender then add basil, black pepper to taste, wine and chicken broth. We cook this for about 5 minutes and add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet and toss to mix everything together. We heat this for about 1 – 2 minutes.  This makes approximately 4 servings with each serving having about 417 calories.

So there you have 4 great comfort food recipes that taste great and will satisfy the biggest appetite and help take inches off your waistline.

If losing weight is one of your New Year’s resolution for 2016 I invite you to give us a call for a totally free medical weight loss consultation. Call us now at 215-821-7336 for your Free Weight Loss Consultation

*These recipes were taken from the book “500-400 cal recipes by Dick Logue”  it’s a really good weight loss book and I suggest that you purchase it if you are looking for great meals that are under 400 cal.

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3 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain by Medical Weight Loss Philadelphia

 

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It always seems that from October all the way through the end of January it’s the most difficult time of year to not gain weight. Here are 3 tips to help you lose weight during the Holidays.

It’s an especially difficult time if you’re trying to lose weight. I hate to admit it but I even gained a few extra pounds over the Thanksgiving holiday. Why did I gain weigh? Because I am NOT able to resist my wife’s wonderful cooking and baking. Honestly, now just while writing this article I am thinking about the totally delicious banana bread with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips that she made.

And of course I cannot forget the pumpkin pie, coffee cake, sweet potato pie and chocolate pudding and banana pie that she made for our Thanksgiving feast. I must confess that I had more than one slice of each of these yummy goodies. And yes I did gain weight. But because I have my weight loss program in place, (the same program that I give to all of our weight loss patients), I was able to get back to my normal weight after a few days. So I decided to write this article and share a few tips that will hopefully help you avoid gaining weight during this holiday season.

Weight Loss Tip Number 1:

Skip eating breakfast. Yes you did read it right. I said do not eat breakfast for a day. On a day like Thanksgiving when you know you are going to be eating a humongous feast, it’s probably best to not eat breakfast that day. This is similar to the Protocols of intermittent fasting. With intermittent fasting you give yourself approximately 16 – 18 hours between your dinner and your lunch. The theory is that during this period of time your body will be burning all of your extra body fat. For example if you start your dinner at 7 p.m. at night you should finish around 8 p.m. Then you don’t eat until 12 noon the next day so you will be fasting for approximately 16 hours or so.

It’s really remarkable that when you do not eat for 16 to 18 hours that your body will actually increases its production of growth hormone and anabolic hormones. And these hormones increase your body’s ability to burn fat.

Simply stated when you do not eat for about 16 to 18 hours your body turns into a super efficient fat burning machine.

This will also decrease your body’s blood sugar levels. And it will even decrease your body’s cortisol levels. High levels of Cortisol in our body is known to be one of the major causes of most diseases that we suffer from.

So what I plan to do for the next holiday is to wake up have a nice cup of decaffeinated coffee with some heavy cream or half and half a packet of stevia for breakfast. After this I will try not to eat until dinner time, when I can almost eat as much as I want. I just have to be careful not to eat too many starchy carbohydrates and desserts that will turn into sugar.

We don’t want too much sugar in our bodies because when there is too much sugar in our body – insulin levels spike and this causes everything we have eaten to be stored as body fat.

Now if I get hungry and I really need to eat something at lunch time I try to keep it to healthy proteins like chicken, beef or fish and lots of leafy green vegetables like romaine lettuce and spinach. The easiest thing for me to eat would be a Cobb salad with some chicken and a very nice olive oil and vinegar dressing with oregano, salt, pepper, garlic etc.

Then after I finally eat dinner I will try not to eat for at least 12 hours. This way I give my body time to digest everything properly and help balance out my blood sugar levels. This should also help my body burn all of the excessive calories from the food that I consumed from overeating at the holiday dinner. Every time that I have done this I did not gain any weight during the holidays.

But this past Thanksgiving not only did I eat a humongous amount of food at dinner time but for breakfast I enjoyed some more of my wife’s delicious cakes and pastries. But like I said I just got back into the program the following day and I lost the weight in a couple days.

Weight Loss Tip Number 2:

Go for a walk after dinner. If you go for a nice walk after your big holiday dinner or if you play a game of football or basketball with the family your body should burn up all of the extra sugar and calories that you have eaten from your holiday meal. The more you move the better it is.

Just remember after the big feast you want to be active because the more active you are the less weight you will gain. If you are too stuffed to be active after dinner all you have to do is wake up a little earlier the next morning and go for a walk – walk outside, on a treadmill or even in the mall or ride a bike. This will also help you burn sugar, calories and fat.

Weight Loss Tip Number 3:

Eat 4-5 vegetables a day. This includes at least 2 cups of leafy green vegetables a day. This will help stuff your tummy with healthy food so there is no room for foods that make you fat.

Leafy green vegetables contain lots of nutrients to improve our overall health, decrease our appetite and help us live a skinnier, healthier and happier life. 

I hope you enjoyed these weight loss tips and if you need help losing weight I invite you to call us for a free medical weight loss consultation.

Call us at 215-821-7336 and schedule your free weight loss consultation now.

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