Times are already challenging enough then you step on the scale and see that your weight has gone up. During these times stress has increased, activity has decreased, gyms are closed, and we are turning to comfort food which means the pounds might be increasing. With all that is going on across the nation because of the novel coronavirus, the “freshman 15” has given way to a new kind of weight gain now referred to as “quarantine 15”.
In the United States, more women say they’ve put on the pounds in isolation, while internationally, more men report they’ve had to loosen their belts thanks to the pandemic.
In a poll of 1,012 US WebMD readers, 47% of women and 22% of men responded they have gained weight “due to COVID restrictions.” Most said their weight gain was relatively minimal, with 75% reporting a weight gain between 1 and 9 pounds. Only 4 percent of respondents said they had packed on over 21 pounds, and 21% said they’d gained between 10 and 20.
If you are starting to feel like part of these stats let us help you change course. Losing weight can be a challenge, but the process of weight loss is simple. The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Protocol is a medically developed 4 phase protocol containing 2 key components – weight loss and a healthier lifestyle education so that you are empowered to sustain your weight loss results over your life course.
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Dr. Bhatia is pleased to offer a “Stay Fit for Summer” campaign that includes two DEXA body fat assessments for a special price of $100 total. The total includes printouts of body fat assessment for you and for your trainer. Dr. Bhatia is a longstanding female OBGYN who practices in central San Antonio and maintains a commitment to see each of her patients individually. She also maintains a commitment to health and fitness in her personal life, making her particularly receptive to your health and wellness needs.
Make sure that when we return to “normal” you don’t bring the “quarantine 15” with you. For more information about medical weight loss, contact Dr. Neera Bhatia, your San Antonio OB/GYN today at (210) 222-2694!
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