Your Health

The most important reason why your weight matters is your health.

Excess weight can contribute to many serious health issues including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes:

More than 50 health problems are linked to having obesity. These health problems are diseases and conditions that decrease your quality of life and include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis and many others.

Health Issues

• Heart Disease

  Lipid levels in your blood can lead to accumulated arterial plaques, resulting in heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans.

• Type 2 Diabetes

  Excess abdominal weight can lead to insulin resistance, in turn high blood sugar, which can damage your kidneys and more.

• High Blood Pressure

  Your heart has to work harder to pump through your body, leading to additional cardiovascular concerns.

• Osteoarthritis

  Back and joint pain can result from having excess weight - impairing your mobility - but could also lead to physical damage to these areas.

Help is Here

Getting proper guidance on proper diet and nutrition as well as a complete medical evaluation are here for you:

Don’t let your past experiences of trying to lose weight keep you from reaching out to us. Our purpose in being here is to help you lose weight. We want to do that in a way that contributes to your health, happiness and long-term weight goals. — Oksana Aron, M.D.

Start today with medical weight loss physician Oksana Aron, M.D.: Receive your own personalized weight loss program to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

Visit Dr Aron Medical Weight Loss Center at WeightLossNYC.com and see how her medical weight loss program can work for you.

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Easy Eating Tip … from Japan

Starvation-inducing diets du jour aren’t the way to a better body. What matters most is eating healthy, exercise and lifestyle choices.

There are tricks you can learn to help you along the way. Today, we look at the Japanese concept of Hara Hachi Bu. It’s not a fad diet concept, but merely a way to gauge how much food you are putting into your body.

This idea that originates in Okinawa, Japan -- where the average person mainly consumes lean meats, healthy vegetables, soy foods, fruits and whole grains -- is to eat until you feel that you are 80% full.

Your stomach takes about 20 minutes to register that it is “full,” so it’s a great strategy to eat slowly and stop once you start to feel somewhat full. Think you’re still hungry? Wait a half hour to see if you're still hungry, but usually your stomach will be satisfied.

Because of a healthy diet rich in anti-oxidants, Okinawans have 80% lower rates of heart disease and 50-80% lesser chance of breast, colon, ovarian and prostate cancer compared to Americans.

Healthy Eating Tip

If you struggle with figuring out when your body is 80% full, try taking away 20% the amount of food you would normally eat.

Read more weight loss tips from Dr Aron.

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Source: Okinawa Diet

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Metabolism and Weight Loss

Imagine the passport line at an airport.

People are lined up to get through the gate and the agent needs to stamp each passport before the holder can continue.

The agent can only process each passport one at a time so each person in line has to wait until their turn. As planes arrive more people appear in line and the agent keeps stamping one at a time, on and on.

Imagine your body’s metabolism is the passport agent, and the calories you eat are waiting in line to be burned.

Your metabolism has limits and can only burn off so much at a time - all day and night long - your metabolic rate can only go so fast.

Your metabolism has limits and can only burn off so much at a time - all day and night long - your metabolic rate can only go so fast.

Eating more calories means more time - longer lines - more time to process the food until it's all gone. So here calories are real not some meaningless number. Anything you eat will make the calorie burning line longer.

The difference between you and an airport is your body has storage for the calories. When you’re able to reduce caloric intake enough, your body senses this deficit and starts to burn the stored fat calories instead.

That’s why fitness has limits too. You can’t significantly boost your metabolism to burn calories faster. But you can shorten the weight loss line by curbing your appetite to make your body burn fat instead of food (by virtue of the food not being there!)

You may be curious about the calorie limit prescribed for you. Now you may understand why. You need fewer people in line to empty the passport waiting room!

Weight Loss Success

This is a great place! Dr Aron is wonderful, attentive, and encouraging. The office staff follow up with you and make sure everything is going well. I lost 75 pounds and could not be happier. I have kept it off for over three years now. I have my life back. Highly recommend this clinic.

Patient Review by Sunshine C., May 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Metabolism Matters

You maybe surprised to learn how your body eliminates fat. It’s a far easier proposition than you may expect, however the catch is the rate at which your body can do this is the key.

Thus your body can only remove so much fat in time (see carbon calculator below). This can be helpful when planning your meals and weight loss regimen.

The Simple Science of Metabolism

Are you suprised? The way your body eliminates fat is via your lungs! The CO₂ you exhale is how — the carbon of carbon dioxide comes from the food you eat. So how can we make more sense of this?

Every carbohydrate you digest and nearly all the fats are converted to carbon dioxide and water. The same goes for alcohol.

Protein shares the same fate, except for the small part that turns into urea and other solids, which you excrete as urine.

The only thing in food that makes it to your colon undigested and intact is dietary [fiber] Everything else you swallow is absorbed into your bloodstream and organs and, after that, it’s not going anywhere until you’ve [exhaled] it.

Watch and Learn

When you lose 10 kg, 8.4 kg comes out of your lungs [exhaled as CO₂] and 1.6 kg comes out as water.

This amazing TEDx talk spells it out for you in just a few minutes:

You can also try out his tool to approximate how long it takes for your body to metabolism different foods - Carbon Calculator by Ruben Meerman, author of When somebody loses weight, where does the fat go? (British Medical Journal)

Metabolic Testing

An available component of Oksana Aron, M.D. medical weight loss program is to complete an in-office resting metabolism test along with any office visit.

Start your own personalized weight loss program to help you reach your health and wellness goals:

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Better Lifestyle

The most important element of achieving and maintaining successful weight loss is the development and persistence of good nutritional habits. Dr. Aron is keenly aware of the multitudes of diet programs out there that over-promise and under-deliver. The protocols and procedures she follows are based on true medical science, clinically proven methods, accompanied with her medical expertise in diagnosing and treating obesity related health disorders.

Excellent patient care. I am satisfied with my results. Her system helped guide me to a better lifestyle that brought about a weightloss that I can maintain. I highly recommend her services.

Patient Review by S Jaubi, May 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Make Your Move

Start today with medical weight loss expert Oksana Aron, M.D.: Receive your own personalized weight loss program to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

Visit Dr Aron Medical Weight Loss Center at WeightLossNYC.com and see how her medical weight loss program can work for you.

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Three Years Strong

Don’t let your past experiences of trying to lose weight keep you from picking up the phone and calling us. Remember, our purpose in being here is to help you lose weight. We want to do that in a way that contributes to your health, happiness and long-term weight goals. — Oksana Aron, M.D.

This is a great place! Dr Aron is wonderful, attentive, and encouraging. The office staff follow up with you and make sure everything is going well. I lost 75 pounds and could not be happier. I have kept it off for over three years now. I have my life back. Highly recommend this clinic.

Patient Review by Sunshine C., May 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Make Your Move

Start today with medical weight loss expert Oksana Aron, M.D.: Receive your own personalized weight loss program to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

Visit Dr Aron Medical Weight Loss Center at WeightLossNYC.com and see how her medical weight loss program can work for you.

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Consistency is Key

Common pitfalls include distracted eating, eating mindlessly while at work or play, and eating too quickly, not giving your body and mind the time to process consciously and to digest properly.

During my initial appointment with Dr. Aaron, she conducted blood tests to determine the most suitable medication for me. I am thankful for Dr. Aaron, as I chose to embark on this weight loss journey with her on April 6th. Today, June 1st, I had my weigh-in and have lost 20 pounds so far. The key to Dr. Aaron's program is consistency in drinking water, exercising at least 3 to 4 times per week, and consuming 800 calories daily. I truly appreciate Dr. Aaron and am grateful for her guidance.

Patient Review by Cheftimariee, 6/1/24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Start today with medical weight loss expert Oksana Aron, M.D.: Receive your own personalized weight loss program to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

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Follow the Plan

No two human bodies are alike. What is proper diet and exercise for one person is not necessarily so for another. Dr. Aron's Weight Loss Program addresses the specific needs for each individual patient.

I’ve tried Weight Watchers. I’ve done the Keto diet and just about every diet out there and I couldn’t lose the amount of weight I needed to lose. I decided to go to Dr Aron and it’s truly a blessing for me. I saw Dr Aron on May 3rd 2024 and my weight was 246 lbs as of today August 7th 2024 I’ve lost 32 lbs. All you have to do is follow the Plan she gives to you. 3 meals a day. 800 hundred calories per day. Exercise 3-4 times a week. Stick to it and you’ll see the scale move every week. I need to lose another 34lbs but I’m confident that with Dr Aron guidance and me doing my part that I will reach my goal. I highly recommend that you try Dr Aron program if you’re struggling to lose weight.

Patient Review by Kim J., 8/7/2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Start today with medical weight loss expert Oksana Aron, M.D.: Receive your own personalized weight loss program to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

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Light and Flavorful Vegetarian Burritos

Style them as you wish!

Imagine delicious vegetarian burritos with colorful toppings, garnished with cilantro, and a side of salsa and avocado slices.

Here’s a simple vegetarian burrito recipe with each serving under 200 calories you can adapt to items and seasonings you prefer or have in your cabinet at home. Tortillas come in many kinds, you can even go lower carb by swapping as a lettuce wrap.

Ingredients (with Calories)

• 1/2 can of black beans (122.5g, 110 calories), drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa (92.5g, 111 calories)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (74.5g, 23 calories), diced
• 1/2 small red onion (50g, 20 calories), diced
• 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil (20 calories)
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
• Whole wheat tortillas (approx. 60 calories per tortilla)
• Optional topping ideas: salsa, avocado slices, Greek yogurt

Recipe Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and red onion. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the black beans, cooked quinoa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
4. Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
5. Divide the bean and quinoa mixture among the tortillas, and add any optional toppings of your choice.
6. Roll up the burritos, tucking in the sides as you go.
7. Serve the vegetarian burritos warm and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 180-200
• Protein: 7-10g
• Fiber: 4-6g
• Fat: 5-7g

We hope you enjoy this light version of the vegetarian burritos that are under 200 calories per serving! Let us know if you need any more suggestions.

Expert Weight Loss Guidance

Develop new possibilities with physician supervision:

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Scale it down

Beat the bulge

If the number on the scale isn’t budging as much as you’d like, there’s still some good news. Research shows that even modest weight loss can have a long-term positive effect on your overall health.

Research has shown that even a 5 to 10 percent loss of the initial body weight can greatly reduce health risks and improve general well being

Worth the weight (loss)

By losing 20 pounds or 10 percent of a 200-pound person's body weight, overweight and obese individuals can reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes by as much as 58 percent. It can also benefit sleep apnea, hypertension, quality of life and mobility as people age. Additionally, the health benefits from losing the weight can last up to about 10 years, even if the individual gains the weight back, according to the behavioral study on 3,000 participants who changed their eating habits by tracking everything they ate and keeping unhealthy foods out of the pantry.

Researchers will also examine whether these healthy habits will decrease the risk of heart attacks and heart disease, and ultimately, whether it can prolong your life.

Make it Happen

The time to start losing weight is now. It’s never too late to become a healthier you. Call Dr Oksana Aron Medical Weight Loss Center at 718-491-5525 or visit WeightLossNYC.com to schedule your appointment.

Sources: ScienceDaily, Dr Oksana Aron

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