Summer is filled with delicious cookouts, BBQs and parties. If you are watching your waistline, there are some foods you should either avoid, or have only in small portions. Knowing what to watch out for at these cookouts will help you have fun, enjoy yourself, and keep losing weight! When you go to a cookout, [...]
For the month of August, we have discounted our lipotropic Vita-Chrome injections. You asked and we listened! There are 2 ways to save on our Vita-Chrome injections this month: For only $15, add a single Vita-Chrome injection to your Phentermine visit! (regularly $25) OR For $75, buy a package of 4 Vita-Chrome injections to be [...]
You can't outrun a bad diet. Or can you? The real question may be do you want to? No, you cannot cannot outrun a bad diet. The consequences of a poor diet extend beyond weight gain. A healthy diet supports all functions of your body and all of your organs, while a bad diet can cause damage [...]
So many weight loss programs recommend cooking from scratch. Cooking takes time, effort, and skill (which some people do not have). Restaurants are offering more healthy options these days, so why all the fuss about cooking? […]
Our minds are a powerful thing, but many don't realize how powerful it really is. New research exploring the power of mindfulness related to weight loss offers some promising results. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used [...]
Myths about exercise are as common as myths about healthy eating and weight loss in general. Changing your lifestyle can be challenging enough without misinformation. Here are 5 common exercise myths you need to know! Cardio machines provide accurate numbers Even if a machine takes into account your weight, height, age and sex, the numbers [...]
If you are looking for a friendly clinic with the tools and expertise to help you lose weight, come see us here at Olivera Weight Management. Our clinic offers proven tools and strategies to help you reach your goals. We have two convenient locations: Elmhurst, IL and Chicago, IL (Lakeview) and offer both early morning [...]
Need a quick, simple, refreshing salad recipe? This Simple Summer Salad recipe offers endless salad options, all taking just 5 minutes to prepare. Don't worry, this salad can hold it's own as an entree that will keep you feeling satisfied. Simple Summer Salad Makes 1 serving 1 romaine heart, cut into bite sized pieces (or [...]
Olive oil and avocados are known as foods with "healthy fats" but other foods contain healthy fats, too! Choosing healthier fats improves blood cholesterol levels and can decrease your risk of heart disease. It is beneficial to switch to healthy fats, even if you are cutting back on the fat in your diet to lose [...]
Two months ago, at a regular doctor's appointment, Lindzye was diagnosed with a fatty liver. Her doctor told her she needed to lose weight to improve this condition. First, Lindzye considered weight loss surgery, but she was scared. She didn't want to that the risk. Lindzye's friends recommended Olivera Weight Management's medical weight loss program. [...]
