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Obesity and COVID-19: What are the risk factors?

By Bridget O'Malley | Mar 3, 2021 |
Doctor holding up risk factor sign

COVID-19 took a toll on people who had certain underlying conditions.  And with these underlying conditions, many people died as a result of COVID-19. One of the underlying conditions, that is well acknowledged and documented by medical professionals and the CDC, is being overweight or obese (Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to…

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Make a lifestyle change, not a diet change

By Bridget O'Malley | Feb 10, 2021 |
The word Lifestyle written out

While we step off into 2021, we have found that many people have already broken their New Year’s resolution of losing weight. Why does this happen to so many people? They make a diet change and not a lifestyle change. They most often make sweeping changes – eliminating sweets, carbs, late-night snacks, eating more than…

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Finding it difficult to lose weight and keep it off? We’ve got a better option for you!

By Bridget O'Malley | Jan 13, 2021 |
Red weights, green apple, measuring tape, paper, and pencil on table.

Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief that 2021 has begun, full of hope for new goals, new dreams and new health. With this new year upon us, we find many clients are looking to find healthy ways to lose weight. Many have tried in the past but found it hard to lose it and…

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Holiday Shopping Event – November 2020

By Bridget O'Malley | Dec 5, 2020 |

We had lots of fun at the Holiday shopping Event Nov 17th at Appleford Estate in Villanova. We provided healthy treats such as muffins and truffles from our chef Karen Golland (MyChefCatering Philly). We also provided mini Scout & Cellar organic wine samples! At MD, we teach our clients how to indulge in moderation throughout…

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Don’t just lose weight, maintain your health!

By Bridget O'Malley | Nov 7, 2020 |
Weight, apple, and measuring tape sitting on a towel.

Maintaining your health while losing weight is often a challenging task, and while it’s not easy, it is vital to your well-being to maintain your health.  We often meet with clients who need to lose weight, but in the past, while they have lost weight, they often have found their pounds return and their overall…

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Social Distancing Workouts

By Bridget O'Malley | Oct 27, 2020 |
people wearing masks and socially distancing at a gym

    Last Friday we went to Platoon to work out while socially distancing! Fun times, good workout – you CAN stay healthy and safe. Want to learn how?  Contact us any time and we’ll be happy to explain what we do and how we do it.                

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Rocky Balboa 5K

By Bridget O'Malley | Nov 13, 2019 |
Rocky Run in front of posters November 9, 2019

On Saturday Nov. 9th, 2019, a few of our awesome patients braved the 25 degree cold temps and met us at the Philly Art Museum at 7AM for the Rocky Balboa 5K. The race benefited the Special Olympics and is held downtown every year. MD Weight Loss had a total of 8 people, both power…

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Wine Tasting – May 2019

By Bridget O'Malley | Jul 2, 2019 |
picnic and wine tasting

Peggy Huf graciously hosted a wine tasting on May 23rd at her beautiful home in Havertown, PA. This was our second wine Wednesday and was an absolute blast.  A total of 14 guests attended, and we sat outside as the weather was beautiful. Each bottle contains about 16 tastings, so 12-15 guests is a perfect…

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Hot Chocolate 5K! April 2019

By Bridget O'Malley | Apr 20, 2019 |
Hot Choco April 5k run

On April 6, 2019, MD Weight loss participated in the Hot Chocolate 5K in Philly. We had a group of 15 people- both walkers & runners of all ages & abilities! The 5K started at the art museum and went down Martin Luther King boulevard. Many patients trained with an app called “5K Runner” or…

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Fact or fiction: Eating Breakfast can help you lose weight

By Bridget O'Malley | Feb 3, 2019 |
healthy breakfast

The age-old question in weight loss: “Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?” Trends such as Keto or intermittent fasting are becoming increasingly popular leading to a new question: “Will skipping breakfast be beneficial for weight loss?” CNN released an article last week titled, ‘Eating Breakfast may not help you lose weight,” which…

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