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2014-2015 Medical & Dental Directory | 43 Melrose Weight Loss & Wellness Center Angela S. Stewart Family Nurse Practioner 3415-A Melrose Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.223.0919 www.melroseweightloss.com What have you got to lose? • Prescription Appetite Suppressants • B-6 / B-12 Injections • HCG fused standing alone on what to eat. We end up going back and forth be- tween the latest fad diet or what some- one close to us is doing. In the end, our bodies suffer and we remain unaware of what to eat and how much. I find that if we keep in mind three simple concepts, cleaner eating becomes innate in our pattern of consumption. lESS ProCESS: Processed and fast foods are today's number 1 killer. Processed foods contain additives like sugar, fat, and sodium making them highly addicting if ingested in large amounts. Preparing meals at home will cut your caloric intake and budget in more than half. PoUr oUt tHE SUgar: Fat does not make us fat, sugar does. Sugar in the form of refined carbohydrates is our worst enemy and should be avoided at all costs. e recommended daily sugar intake for men is 37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons, and for women 25 grams or 6 teaspoons. Unfortunately most Americans consume a daily average of 27 teaspoons of sugar. e negative ef- fects of sugar not only lie in weight gain, but can lead to more serious diseases. Start by tracking how much sugar you are actually ingesting in a day, and be- gin making small modifications. Portion Control: Over the years, portion sizes have gotten bigger and bigger and so have our waistlines. e average restaurant meal is more than four times larger than in the 1950's and the surface area of the average din- ner plate we use at home has increased 36% since 1960. A well-balanced meal should consist of a lean protein roughly the size of your clenched fist, a carbohy- drate about the palm of your hand, and two handfuls of vegetables. Take the time to nurture your body. e benefits of being physically and mentally fit far outweigh the small sacrifices it takes to get there. In turn, we become better parents, employees, friends, and leaders. Lila Waggoner is a Fitness Coach at e Fitness Studio Downtown. She is also a Nutrition Specialist with K2 Nu- trition. She has a certification in per- sonal training and nutrition from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. TWO LOCATIONS 243 Tallywood Shopping Center Raeford Road | 910.485.4429 1828 - B Owen Drive | 910.485.4126 www.castleuniforms.com Dressing Professionals for Respect f o r o v er 4 0 y ear s Castle Uniforms

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