According to the latest polling data available, 45% of Americans resolved to lose more weight and get in shape in the New Year.  For those of you in that 45% or considering weight loss we want to share information with you today about the Mercy Weight Management Open House on Monday, January 13 from 3:30 PM to 6:00PM.  This week’s podcast we will learn more about the open house and the program Mercy offers.

With Mercy Medical Center’s experienced weight-loss physicians and registered dietitians, you can choose from three medically safe options that will be customized for your health needs and goals. Each program includes weekly support, accountability, lifestyle education, exercise guidance, and maintenance programs to help you break negative eating patterns, lose weight safely and effectively, and keep it off!

This podcast has a special guest with an inspiring success story.

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The Centers for Disease Control report a that a whopping 62 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. It’s no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle combined with increased food consumption lead to health risks among adults, teens and children. As the warmer months approach, many people focus on dieting and exercise to lose weight and getting in warm-weather shape. It’s also a great time to evaluate good food choices and really pay attention to what we put in our bodies. Today we’re going to talk about healthy eating habits,  learn tips on portion control and more. 

Holiday weight gain is real. Depending on what study you read, the average weight gain is between 5 and 10 pounds. Now that we’ve enjoyed holiday feasts and lots of delicious baked goods, we still have New Year’s parties and other holiday gatherings to look forward to. They may be fun, but the parties continue to offer delicious foods, drinks and extra calories. As we inch closer to 2019, it’s time to set our resolutions for healthier and happier living. In this segment, we look at how we can avoid extra, unwanted calories, talk about portion control and help you get ready for the New Year with Mercy Weight Management’s Registered Dietitian Sereen Zawahri Krasuna.

Registered Dietitian Sereen Zawahri Krasuna from Mercy Weight Management shares tips on food substitutions, portion size, healthier eating and fun exercise options.

Summer is here and looking your best is usually top of mind for vacationers, sunbathers and pretty much anyone who wants to show more skin. But, as we all know, putting the pounds on is a lot easier than taking them off. In this segment, we hear about some healthy eating alternatives and get some advice on losing some of those unwanted pounds. We’ll also talk about weight management resources at Mercy Medical Center.

Pharmacists and hosts Brad White and Paul White talk about healthy weight loss with Mercy's Sereen Zawahri-Krasuna.