Health & Wellness

Weightloss Tips from Dr. ivan

Dr. Ivan Hernandez

1) Sleep 7-8hrs/night

2) Monitor activity (use built-in pedometer on phone and add 500 steps/week to current avg

3) Try to get stronger w basic movement like squats and push-ups (add a few reps extra/week)

4) Aim for whole foods (think perimeter of most supermarkets)

5) Protein is your friend. As much as 1 gram/pound of protein is what best data shows

6) Don’t shop hungry

7) While the scale doesn’t tell the whole picture, it does help to use it periodically

8)Surround yourself w people who have similar goals. Create your own team

9) Men - concentrate on body composition (percentage of fat) Women - work towards improving waist-to

10) Coffee, protein and creatine are the most studied chemicals. They can help if used properly

11) Set SMALL goals (like 1-2lbs per week or slightly stronger this week compared to last)

12) Be patient