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It’s that time of year again to set your new years resolutions. Of course, at the top of the list is weight loss! But how can you stay on track, so it turns into a lifestyle and not a trend where you throw in the towel after a few weeks? It’s not easy to get off track...

Thanksgiving is a holiday that many use as an excuse to eat anything they want for a day. Many people take a break from their diets to enjoy the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie that is so popular and found on almost every table.  You may deserve a day to eat...

Everyone knows how crucial regular exercise can be regardless of your age and condition. Additionally, sweating away those extra pounds also helps keep your brain sharp and your mental welfare in check.  But let’s face it: it is not always easy to get up every morning...

At least 6 in 10 Americans drink coffee every day with the average person drinking 3 cups of coffee a day. These data show that we simply love coffee -- and we bet that if you knew it can help you potentially lose weight, you’d probably automatically consider drinking...

If you’re hoping to get ready for swimsuit season with a summer bod or lose weight for the long term, you’ve probably scoured the internet for the best diet plans to help you achieve your goals. In doing so, you have likely stumbled upon the ketogenic diet or simply,...

You’ve heard it time and again: having a good, proper, and balanced diet plays an important role in losing and keeping the weight off. Couple that with enough physical activities and achieving your weight loss goals becomes possible.  Because you are determined to...

Summer is just ‘round the corner. Soon enough it’s going to be hot and sunny – a perfect combo to enjoy some quality time on the beach. The question is – is your body ready for swimsuit season? If you slept through winter time and still have some work to do before you...

Dieting and losing weight can be hard. And it’s not necessarily because it’s hard to eat healthy or exercise more – the rules are pretty straightforward, after all. There are several factors that can make it harder for someone to stick to a healthy diet and lose...

In our everyday lives, we are exposed to all different kinds of pollution, stress, unhealthy food and drinks, sleep deprivation, and lack of healthy lifestyle habits. This takes a toll on our health. Toxins from pesticides, air pollutants, food preservative...

At our Spring Hill Weight Loss Clinic, we have already seen many people who incorrectly associate weight loss with starvation. For these people, it is very common to try to lose weight by drastically limiting their food intake.  Unfortunately, after a few days of...

If you’ve read our previous articles on sugar (you haven’t? Well, go ahead and do that now! Sugar is your biggest enemy to losing weight, and the best way to fight the enemy is to know how it operates. Here are articles 1: Sugar Rush: The Bitter Truth and 2: What...

Losing weight can be a challenging process, especially if done without proper guidance and in an unsupportive environment. We decided to share some of our patients’ testimonials we collected over the years to emphasize the importance of having someone in your corner....

If you’ve tried losing weight in the past but did not succeed, don’t despair. It doesn’t mean you’re not meant to look fit and healthy, or that you are incapable of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You’re not weak or hopeless, either. Most people who are trying to...

We are officially entering the summer season. It is the perfect time to start developing new healthy habits in order to shed those extra pounds before hitting the beach. If you’re one of the people who think losing weight is only possible if you give up all your...

Welcome to the Part 2 of our 10 Good Practices To Losing Weight series where our Hudson Weight Loss specialist explains simple habits to make your losing weight efforts a lot easier. Here are another 5 everyday habits that will help you on your journey to achieving...

Weight Loss Clinic in Spring Hill – When you start out, it’s all nice and easy. You start off great – you clean your cupboard of all the junk food, stock them with fruit and veggies instead, you get a gym membership, and buy new training shoes. But two weeks into your...

Holiday Season is upon us. Therefore, our Brooksville Dietitian Susan has a surprise for you – a fool-proof, quick and easy Gingerbread Cookies recipe. If you are trying to lose weight but you do not want to miss out on any of the holiday magic, you need to try these...

If you want to start your day on a good note, use this high-energy breakfast recipe. Eggs for breakfast are the best possible choice since they are rich in protein, vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin D, zinc, iron, and copper. Plus, they are have healthy fats so they keep...

If you have ever tried losing weight, you know how easy everything seems at the beginning. You are super motivated to stay on track and achieve your goals. Unfortunately, that initial enthusiasm wears off pretty quickly… The funny thing is, most people forget about...

There’s a new supplement on the block. What is it? What is the hype all about? Is it here to stay, or is it just another ‘trend’ that will soon go away? Glutathione – What is it? Glutathione is a molecule – an antioxidant – that is naturally produced by the liver. It...

Great news! Our Spring Hill Weight Loss Center is now offering brand new services to ensure you get the best possible outcome. If you feel like you could use a nutrient boost (who doesn’t?!), you will be happy to hear that you can now Recharge your mind, Rehydrate the...

In your life, you’ve probably heard tons of weight loss advice from different sources – friends, family, the internet, TV, etc. We’ve all heard weight-loss tips like: ‘Don’t eat after 6pm!’, ‘Don’t eat dairy! Or gluten! Or fat!’, ‘Don’t even think about having...

Have you already heard about the new services provided at our Spring Hill weight loss clinic? We want to make sure you are as ready for the upcoming swimsuit season as you can be :). That’s why we strive to increase your choice of a wide variety of different weight...

You’re here because you made a brave decision to finally lose weight for good and become the best version of yourself. Good for you! It will benefit not only your appearance (hello, swimsuit season!) but, most importantly, your health. Did you know that diet-related...

Spring Hill Weight Loss  – These protein balls are absolutely delicious. The flavor is so rich and chocolatey, it’s hard to believe they’re guilt-free. According to our Hernando Beach Dietitian, though, this is one of the healthiest ‘desserts’ you can have! If you...

Are there ever days you wished you had something to help you achieve your weight loss goals? The process itself can be a little bit overwhelming, especially if you haven’t really been on a diet before. Don’t worry – thanks to these 3 tools, you will find your journey...

Water is the essential element of life, making up roughly 60% of our body. Drinking water on a regular basis has many health benefits, such as maintaining the body’s fluid balance, regulating its temperature, supporting digestion, and more. It can also aid your weight...

Don’t do this! Don’t do that! When you’ve been trying to lose weight, the only thing you’re probably hearing from others is negative: don’t eat that, those are just empty calories, don’t sit so much, don’t eat after 6 p.m., and so on. It makes you feel more stressed...

Contrary to what many people think, losing weight is actually a pretty straightforward process. All you need to do is follow a couple of simple rules and first and foremost – listen to your body! But as we all know, it’s human nature to overcomplicate the simplest of...

Is your lifestyle stressing you out? Do you feel like you’re tired all the time, sleepy, and unmotivated? What you need is an energy boost. What you need is IV nutrition by LiqIVida – one of the most innovative therapies of the 21st century. What does it do? How does...

Sadly, we are slowly approaching the end of Summer 2018. From all of us at the Spring Hill Weight Loss Clinic, we hope you had a great season! To celebrate the beginning of Fall, we would like to share with you 3 recipes that will get you all excited for the upcoming...

If you want to start your day on a good note, use this high-energy breakfast recipe. Eggs for breakfast are the best possible choice since they are rich in protein, vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin D, zinc, iron, and copper. Plus, they are have healthy fats so they keep...

Losing weight decreases the risk of diabetes, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, decreases the risk of heart disease, improves blood sugar levels, and improves mobility. Sounds familiar? If so, then you already know some of the benefits of losing...

It is high time to reveal several more amazing benefits of shredding pounds! 5. Weight loss will make you smarter! Slimmer body, smarter brain? Very probable! A fairly recent piece of research found some indications that weight problems – including underweight,...

It is said that the practice of fasting has been around for as long as human civilization. Considered by many a positive behavior that can aid fast weight loss and body detox, fasting may cause extreme harm to one’s health. ESPECIALLY if done improperly by those who...

It’s finally that time of year again. You can feel the magic in the air. Everyone is swept away with the anticipation of the most wonderful time of the year. You spend most of your time preparing for that special couple of days. Putting up your Christmas lights,...

When we think “ December Holidays” we think “family”, “turkey”, “chocolates”, “eggnog” and “naps”. Then, on the morning of that dreaded first-day-back, we are all surprised to find out that these indulgent Holiday rituals made us struggle to fit into the cute...

The holidays are now a hat’s throw away – more and more things are getting ticked off the list, the festive decorations make your house a Winter Wonderland and coming home from work feels ever more cosy. But at this time of the year you’re basically working two jobs –...

Dieting is undeniably difficult. Not simply because of the hardship related to denying yourself your favorite food and habits. The challenge is in finding out what works for your body and what does not. You might be a person that experiences optimal results from...

We have already talked about what metabolism is, why it is important to boost it if you want to experience weight loss in Brooksville and what our Hernando Beach Dietitian suggests you should do to boost your metabolism. Having high metabolism allows you to extract...

There are many reasons why people engage, or want to engage, in detox diets. They hold the promise of cleansing your body, making you feel (and become) healthier and improving your quality of life, whilst allowing you to lose weight. It all sounds incredibly appealing...

Finding the detox diet that will give you optimal results is difficult without the help of a dietitian. And with so many various detoxes trending right now, you might be too eager to switch between them without giving them time to show you results. According...

The answer is YES! When you start to think about an office job from a weight loss perspective, it’s a horror story. It is so easy to eat and not take proper notice of it when focused on work. WE understad that. Therefore, we have created a list of 5 situations that...

Whether you have just completed an intense workout, or a rush-hour sprint for the subway, your dream is to sit down to catch a breath! However, sitting, especially after a workout or for a long period of time is not as healthy as it feels! The NHS references studies,...

There are so many weight loss strategy trends floating around the internet that it is almost impossible to try all of them. And even though there are testimonials stating how good each one of them is, we are still unable to believe that all of them are the miraculous...

Myths Doesn’t change the pH of the blood It is commonly believed that drinking lemon water alkalizes your body, which is only true for your urine. Drinking lemon water will not affect the pH of your blood, as the kidneys regulate our body’s pH, not the food we...

Recently, many diets have become incredibly popular due to more overall interest in nutrition and celebrity endorsements. Most diets are not newly invented, they were adopted by many people for medical, or sport performance reasons, rather than aesthetic. That...

In recent years many already existing diets have been brought to light with the promise to turn your unhealthy lifestyle around and promote your weight loss goals. A gluten-free diet is no exception. It has been practiced for decades by people with an intolerance to...

We all want to look our best on a sunny beach somewhere in the Mediterranean, or at a swimming pool, but it is hard to stick to your weight loss program during this season. With all the busy work schedule before the holidays, delicious ice cream everywhere, late-night...

In our last article we talked about the 5 things that you should do this summer to keep your weight loss racing without a struggle. We all know that every weight loss plan comes with having to say goodbye to some of our favorite things, but it doesn’t have to be hard....

Fasting and intermittent fasting (IF) have recently boomed as a weight loss tactic. However, fasting is not something new. Fasting is promoted by many religions with the belief to bring you spiritual benefits, and sometimes it is prescribed by doctors to help improve...

Fasting has recently become incredibly trendy as a tactic for weight loss. However, it is not something new. For decades people have been engaging in fasting and Intermittent Fasting (IF) for health and spiritual reasons. Many successful people also engage in fasting...

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is that really true? Where did the idea that breakfast is so important even come from? Our Brooksville Dietitian will answer your questions! We will investigate what breakfast means to different...

In our last article “Understanding Breakfast” we emphasized the complexity surrounding the idea of breakfast. People have different definitions for it and its history doesn’t give us a definite explanation as to what breakfast entails. However, it is generally...

Recently calorie counting for weight loss has been under a lot of criticism. In the last year, Tech Insider released videos about the problems with calorie counting for weight loss and about the inaccuracy of commonly used calorie counters. And in March this year, The...

In our last article “Is Calorie Counting Outdated?” we explained why calorie counting has been under fire recently. After all those investigations have been published, it is easy to see why it’s justifiable to move away from calorie counting and focus your weight loss...

In our last article series on the problems with calorie counting, we explained that simply looking at the calories, without considering any other property of your food, will not give you the weight-loss that you strive for. A daily intake of 2,000 calories of...

November is the time to be thankful, the time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

As December begins we reach a new high of excitement for the holidays. Festivities and decorations are already taking over our streets. We don’t mind the day getting dark slightly earlier, because it brings out the charm of the fairy lights and street markets....

The holidays are a joyful time filled with love, relaxation, and – let’s be honest – masses of delicious food! This season is not the time to say ‘no’ to yourself or others. We all worked so hard all year, it’s a worldwide ‘treat yourself’ time. We are not against...

It just so happens, year after year, that New Year’s resolutions come at a pretty inconvenient time of the year. Several weeks prior to the countdown most of us indulge in Thanksgiving feasts, participate in a pre-holiday shopping frenzy, devour Christmas cookies and...

If you missed the first part of this article, you will find it here: 5 most common reasons why New Year’s resolutions fail and 5 tips for making them work. Part 1. In our previous post, we acknowledged that sticking to New Year’s resolutions isn’t easy, because if it...

It has long been established that diet and exercise are crucial to weight loss. However, if you’re not getting the desired results in losing weight, then your sleeping routine, or the lack thereof, might be one of the reasons why. Each person’s weight loss journey is...

The market is full of appetite suppressants, otherwise known as diet pills, that claim to be effective in helping you lose weight fast. These are supplements that work to curb your food cravings, limiting your food consumption. According to the National Institutes of...

Staying at home in the COVID-19 lockdown makes it easier for people to forget their diet. Boredom and stress eating can be tempting during this crisis, and it’s easy to drop healthy eating habits when you don’t have the luxury of time to buy the right ingredients....

In this new normal after lockdown, our doctor and dietician here at Batista Weight Loss and Wellness clinic are now offering online consultations to bring our services even closer to our clients. Thanks to digital technology, you can now book the services of our...

Eating is our most basic need, and it might seem simple, but eating right can be especially challenging if you’re trying to lose weight. When your goal is to lose pounds without making yourself ill or causing harm to your body, then it helps to consult a nutritionist...

If your goal is weight loss, remember to contact our Spring Hill weight loss clinic first to achieve optimal results! Berries Supertasty and nutritious! Full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants! Green Tea This tea is rich in antioxidants and polyphenolic...

Slim shot injections help in natural weight loss. Also known as the skinny shot or lipotropic injections, this medical procedure supports your weight loss efforts by maintaining your energy and hormone balance and boosting your fat metabolism as you achieve your...

On October 10, 2020, we celebrated World Mental Health Day. It is an annual celebration aimed at raising awareness about mental health and giving hope and support to people who struggle with mental health issues. And with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting everyone, it...

It’s a no-brainer — having a healthy body contributes to a strong immune system. According to this weight loss clinic in Spring Hill, if you maintain an ideal weight based on your body mass, then you reduce the risk of developing chronic illnesses, serious diseases,...

Is dieting part of your weight loss plan? If you’re trying to lose weight by cutting on your calorie intake, you could also be cutting your nutritional intake, which may, in turn, suppress and lower your immune system defenses. With COVID-19 becoming a global threat,...

With every health-related article comes this mysterious phrase “a balanced diet”. The balanced diet has this magical property of making you lose weight, look amazing, reduce the risk of health problems, and so on. Everyone is aware of it. Everyone knows that they have...

You’re doing well with your new dieting strategy, but gradually the results of your hard work are fading – you no longer experience the same results. Slowly you’re reaching a point of plateau at which it doesn’t matter what you do or how much. The results are just not...

We all want to get in better shape at some point in our life. Whether it’s for a special occasion (the wedding day, high school reunion, etc.) or just to feel better about ourselves – we all have different motives and reasons to go on this weight loss journey. The...

Hudson Weight Loss – With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought you might need these 3 foolproof recipes that won’t ruin your diet. Give these dishes a try and you will never reach for store-bought, sugar and fat-packed products. Here are healthy...

If you’re looking to improve your health and general appearance, your first idea is probably to lose some weight. This weight loss clinic in Spring Hill can help! You are looking at various blogs and websites trying to find useful information and ways to make that...

1. Losing weight is a marathon, not a sprint – TRUE! If you’ve ever tried losing weight before, you know it’s not about quick results. If you want sustainable change, you need to take it nice and easy. In fact, the more you push yourself to get there faster by eating...

If you’re reading this article, I think it is safe to assume that you’re looking for ways to lose some weight and get in better shape. Good news – you definitely came to the right place. Our Spring Hill Dietitian knows how to help you because she’s been helping...

According to our Hudson Weight Loss Specialist, dieting and losing weight can go two different directions – it can either become a new healthy way of living that keeps your mind and body happy OR it can be a frustrating experience that makes you miserable and...

If you read our last article on the ‘cons and cons’ of eating sugar, you already know it is a poison, but let us be absolutely clear – sugar is one of the most toxic substances out there. And the worst thing? It is practically unavoidable! The food industry needs to...

We were led to believe that fat is the biggest cause of obesity, heart problems, diabetes and other diet-related conditions. Since the 1970’s, the government has declared war on fat. If you look at the food products in your supermarket, you will find that many...

It’s that time of the year – candy hearts, chocolates, a 3-course romantic dinner… And before you know it, you’re right back where you started – overstuffed, heavy, and unhappy. But isn’t this day supposed to be all about love? It’s hard to feel sexy and romantic when...

So you’re beginning to think about losing some weight. Good for you! As we mentioned in one of the previous articles, obesity is one of the biggest problems in western societies and one of the main reasons for many sicknesses and diseases, including cancer and...

Losing weight is a challenging process, with ‘process’ being a key word here. It’s not something you can do two or three times a year and hope for great results. It’s not about binging for months and trying to make up for it with a new-aged diet you found online,...

Most people are on a diet at some point in their lives. We’ve all been there and we all know it’s not a piece of cake, in fact, if you want to lose any weight, cake is not something you should think about too much anyway! Achieving your perfect weight can be tricky,...

When it comes to losing weight, people tend to go in two different – both extreme – directions. There are people who decide to go on a diet right away and they change all of their eating habits almost overnight – switching from fast-food, soda, and sweets to lettuce...

As we established in our previous article, losing weight can be either a long and tiring process with poor results or an exciting journey towards health and better wellbeing. It depends on both your attitude and the person or people you decide to take on this journey...

With the holiday season coming up, our fridges and tables will soon be filling up with traditional holiday treats – turkey, pumpkin pies, yams and other delicious – yet caloric – foods. People trying to lose weight find this particular time of year more challenging...

When you’re trying to lose weight, everything seems so difficult. But our registered Spring Hill dietitian can help. You spend hours at the gym, perhaps hating your life and wishing to be anywhere else but here. As far as the diet goes, you probably try to limit...

Welcome to Batista Weight Loss & Wellness, where we combine the skills of Doctors and Dieticians to ensure you meet your weight loss goals. We have over 50 years of experience with Weight Loss in Hernando County and strongly believe in custom-making a weight loss...