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10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

1. Never Arrive Hungry When attending a holiday party, the best advice is to eat a healthy meal before you go to avoid over-eating.  If you are attending a sit-down dinner, eat a healthy snack high in protein and low in carbohydrates 30 minutes before and make sure you control your…
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Ditch the dairy!

Nutrition

Weight Loss

Ditch the dairy!

Did you know that humans are the only species on Earth who continue to drink milk after we wean from breast milk?  We are also the only species who drink another species’ milk. If you’ve never considered why that may be, it may be time to start re-thinking your recommended 2-3…
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Appetite vs. Hunger

Weight Loss

Appetite vs. Hunger

Did you know that appetite and hunger are two completely different things? Hunger: The physical need for food Occurs with low levels of glucose in your blood, several hours after eating due to a protective mechanism that ensures your body is adequately fueled. Appetite: The desire for food A conditioned…
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Energy & Metabolism Boosting Injections Now Available!

Weight Loss Injections

Energy & Metabolism Boosting Injections Now Available!

With 30 years in the Louisiana weight loss industry, we’re continually looking for ways to help our clients live healthier lives. This spring, The Aspen Clinic is now providing amazing, energy+metabolism boosting injections! We’re offering two different injections, the Aspen Pure B12 and the Aspen Lipo Extreme. These injections are available to…
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Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Recipes

Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

To all of our Catholic patients: We made it to the last week of Lent!  We hope you have found some new, healthy, meatless recipes, but if you are looking for something new to try this Friday we have the perfect thing for you! For our non-Catholic patients:  We have…
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The Whole30: Not Just for Weight Loss

Nutrition

Weight Loss

The Whole30: Not Just for Weight Loss

At the Aspen Clinic, one of the main things that we pride ourselves on is that we work extremely hard to teach our patients how to eat to be healthy, not just how to eat to lose weight. If you come in to one of our offices to watch the Grocery…
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Meet Our FitBit Giveaway Winner!

Meet Our FitBit Giveaway Winner!

We want to give a big thank you to the 300+ people who participated in our recent FitBit giveaway contest in January! Susan T. from Parks, La., won the FitBit Alta HR, and she has already started tracking her steps.   Q&A With Our FitBit Winner: Susan T. Q: What does staying healthy mean to you? S:…
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Post-Mardi Gras Detox

Nutrition

Post-Mardi Gras Detox

We hope that you had an amazing Mardi Gras and that you were able to avoid the temptation of making it a true Fat Tuesday! Our culture makes it hard to stick to a healthy lifestyle when surrounded by king cakes, alcohol, and savory foods on the parade route, but…
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Cheers to 30 Years!

Cheers to 30 Years!

The Aspen Clinic is celebrating our 30th anniversary and we couldn’t be more excited! As you probably know, we have 8 locations across Louisiana from Slidell to Lafayette.  It isn’t often that all 8 of our locations (managers and staff) get the opportunity to get together, but once a year…
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17 Healthy Winter Foods

Nutrition

17 Healthy Winter Foods

Eating for the season: Winter It’s that time of year again in Southern Louisiana!  One day it’s 80 degrees and the next there is potential for snow and sleet.  While the weather is completely unpredictable, one thing that can remain consistent is your diet.  It may seem impossible to even…
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Weight Loss Accountability: Get a Partner and a Diary

Weight Loss Accountability: Get a Partner and a Diary

You have a 95% higher chance of a achieving a goal with a partner One of the best tips we ALWAYS give to our patients is to find a partner, whether it’s your spouse, co-worker, friend, or family member, losing weight is easier as a team.  Keeping each other accountable…
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World Series Workout

Fitness

World Series Workout

If you’ve been keeping up with the World Series, you’re probably pretty excited that tonight is game 7!  At the Aspen Clinic we always keep our patients in mind, which means we’ve been thinking about all of you die hard baseball fans who skipped your workouts during the last 6…
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How to Stay Healthy During Hurricane Season

Fitness

How to Stay Healthy During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is in full force, and whether you are flooded in, stuck at home, or have to evacuate we want to make sure you are fully prepared and ready to stick to your workouts!  We put together a hurricane prep workout that you can do from home, work, or…
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Chocolate Pudding… Without the Guilt!

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Chocolate Pudding… Without the Guilt!

In case the avocado wasn’t already your favorite emoji and tableside appetizer, we’ve found another reason to love them! We’ve got two words for you: Avocado. Pudding. This rich, decadent, low-carb dessert can satisfy all of your chocolate cravings any time day or night! The best news: it’s COMPLETELY guilt-free!…
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Lucky For You That’s What We LIPO!

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Weight Loss Supplements

Lucky For You That’s What We LIPO!

HAPPY SUMMER! It’s officially the first day of summer, which means it’s officially swimsuit, beach, and pool party season. It feels like this year has flown by and we can’t believe it’s already half way over! You may have slacked off on some of your New Year’s Resolutions by now,…
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Aspen Employees Continuing Education

Aspen Employees Continuing Education

Last week the employees of Aspen Clinic were surprised with a visit from Mr. Randy, the mastermind behind each of our supplements. Mr. Randy has been formulating our supplements since 2011. We were incredibly lucky to meet him and get the opportunity to incorporate his expertise into our program.  His…
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Kodiak Cakes: The Protein Packed Pancake!

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Kodiak Cakes: The Protein Packed Pancake!

This one’s for you, pancake lovers! I’m sure you thought that on a low carb, high protein diet you would never get the chance to enjoy pancakes again… lucky for you, we found Kodiak Cakes!  This LOWER carb, protein-packed pancake mix will fulfill all of your pancake/waffle cravings while providing…
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Beat the Sweets With Fat/Sugar Enzymes

Nutrition

Beat the Sweets With Fat/Sugar Enzymes

It’s that time of year again! Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow-shaped ducks, and chocolate eggs filled with peanut butter surround us. No matter where you go, the temptation is REAL! We already know what you’re going to say; we’ve told you to eat plenty of eggs for breakfast, but that’s not the kind…
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Natural vs Synthetic Supplements & Why It Matters

Weight Loss

Weight Loss Supplements

Natural vs Synthetic Supplements & Why It Matters

Do you know the real reason you eat? It’s not because you’re hungry or because you’re having a craving for a burger or chocolate. We eat for two main reasons: nutrients and energy. However, many of the foods we eat don’t provide us with either. We have become so inclined to…
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Cake Batter Overnight Oatmeal

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Cake Batter Overnight Oatmeal

One of the main confessions that our patients make is that they skip breakfast most days of the week.  When we ask why, the most common answer is that there just isn’t enough time to prepare something healthy. So, of course we’ve found a solution:  Make breakfast the night before!…
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Meal Plan, Meal Plan, Meal Plan!

Nutrition

Meal Plan, Meal Plan, Meal Plan!

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” is a quote you’ve probably heard a million times. But, if you’re honest, it’s true! Especially when it comes to weight loss. Think about it, how many times do you have every intention of eating healthy and then before you know…
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Coconut Oil: What the Hype is All About

Nutrition

Coconut Oil: What the Hype is All About

At the Aspen Clinic, we try to stay up to date on the latest trends in health and nutrition that way we can keep our patients informed as well.  But honestly, if you grocery shop, look up healthy recipes, or if you ever look at Pinterest you’ve probably noticed that EVERYONE…
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FitBook: Why We Love It

Fitness

FitBook: Why We Love It

We are officially two weeks in to the New Year! Are you still keeping up with your with your resolutions?  Have you given into any cravings, skipped a work out, or failed to meal plan? Don’t worry! We have a solution to solve all of your goal setting, meal planning,…
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Recipe: Egg White Muffins

Recipes

Recipe: Egg White Muffins

Haven’t you heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? So many people admit to skipping breakfast due to a lack of time in the mornings to prepare anything healthy.  However, those who skip breakfast are actually decreasing their metabolism by almost 15%. To help the breakfast skippers…
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10 Tips to Not Gain Weight During the Holidays

Nutrition

10 Tips to Not Gain Weight During the Holidays

So what’s the harm in a little holiday weight gain, especially if it’s just a Pound? According to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. The pounds add up year after year, making holiday weight gain an important factor in the rise…
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Guide to Fall Foods

Nutrition

Guide to Fall Foods

It’s hard to say goodbye to the fresh flavors of summer, but autumn ushers in a wealth of healthy and tasty seasonal foods as well.  Here is a look at what’s in season as well as a breakdown of nutritional benefits and tasty ways to prepare fall’s produce. Source: https://www.rallyhealth.com/food/fall-foods-infographic
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How to FALL Back Into Shape

Weight Loss

How to FALL Back Into Shape

Basic fact: It’s hard to not love fall. There’s the crisp, fresh air, the excitement of new beginnings, the pumpkin everything…you get the idea. But aside from pumpkin latte-induced giddiness, there’s a whole separate reason to love the season: It’s a perfect time to get yourself in gear and start achieving your weight-loss…
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Avocado Cauliflower “Toast”

Recipes

Avocado Cauliflower “Toast”

Toast has been a huge breakfast staple for many people, so finding a low-carb vice to replace your favorite breakfast is extremely important. Lucky for you, we found this recipe! You’re going to want to replace all toast with this delicious, carb-free cauliflower version. TOTAL TIME: 0:20        …
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Olympic-Watching Workout

Fitness

Olympic-Watching Workout

Who says you have to be a world-class athlete to get in a workout during the Olympics? If you tune in to watch contenders from around the globe go for the gold, don’t skip your own workouts. Use our fun Olympics Workout Game to squeeze in some fitness while you…
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How Low Carb is It Really?

Nutrition

How Low Carb is It Really?

When attempting a lower carb lifestyle, many people think that involves just cutting out the bread and pastas; but a true low carb lifestyle involves being conscious of which foods weigh less on the carb scale than others, and that includes the seemingly healthy fruits and vegetables. Here is a…
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Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

Recipes

Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

Everyone loves to visit the beaches on the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast a couple of times a year and there’s no shortage of fish restaurants in the area and Blackened Fish Taco Bowls are a local favorite. Blackening fish is a cooking technique that according to the internet originated with Chef…
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Fruit: Not Good for Weight Loss?

Nutrition

Fruit: Not Good for Weight Loss?

If you’re like most people, you probably think that fruit is healthy, and even may boost your weight loss. What you don’t know is that fruit could be the culprit behind your weight gain, or struggle to lose those last 10 lbs. Unfortunately, fruit and its sugar, fructose, are not…
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Egg Yolks: Why They’re Egg-cellent

Nutrition

Egg Yolks: Why They’re Egg-cellent

Remember in the movie Runaway Bride when Julia Roberts’ character could never decide how she liked her eggs? We say, don’t worry about it Ms. Roberts, with so many health benefits associated with the consumption of eggs, you should eat ’em however you can get ’em! On the most superficial…
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A Healthy Gut = A Smaller Gut

Nutrition

A Healthy Gut = A Smaller Gut

Consider this: Right now, as you’re sitting there, there’s a battle raging in your belly. Some 1,000 species of bacteria are duking it out, trying to establish dominance. Why should you care? Because whether the good bacteria in your gut or the bad triumph doesn’t just decide how well you…
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BMR: Why It Matters

Weight Loss

BMR: Why It Matters

Is it possible to lose weight if you stay in bed all the time and do nothing? Sure, as long as you eat just enough to stay alive. What is BMR? The energy needed for our body to function at rest, while doing nothing, is called basal metabolic rate or BMR. It…
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How Body Fat Affects Your Health

Weight Loss

How Body Fat Affects Your Health

The term ‘body fat’ is a familiar one. However, most people associate this word to obesity, cholesterol and an unhealthy constitution. Although excess body fat content can have severe implications, the body requires a specific content of body fat for various metabolic and structural functions. What is body fat? The term…
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Mermaid Workout

Fitness

Mermaid Workout

Get ready to feel like a beautiful, toned mermaid with this incredible TOTAL body workout! We designed your Mermaid Routine to target all the areas you want to tone up for summer, including your abs, obliques, thighs & arms. Oh YES!! What you need for your Mermaid Routine: Kettlebell (or…
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Walk This Way

Fitness

Walk This Way

Even though some of you may be tired of people saying this, it needs saying. We say this a lot because it’s important: you need to walk more. In fact, if there’s one goal everyone should make, it should be to walk more. Many of you made this the centerpiece for your…
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Why You Should Choose Natural Supplements

Nutrition

Weight Loss Supplements

Why You Should Choose Natural Supplements

As a part of the health world for over 30 years, we’ve discovered one thing about supplements or vitamins and that is this:  When it comes to supplements, natural is always better. Here is why: Mystery Ingredients The problem with many synthetic vitamins is that you don’t truly know what…
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Stress vs. Your Health

Nutrition

Wellness

Stress vs. Your Health

For most of us, stress is a part of our everyday life. Stress at home, stress at work, stress about our weight – it’s everywhere and no one is immune to the stressors that life has to offer. The problem is that when trying to lose weight, stress plays a…
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Fat is Your Friend

Nutrition

Fat is Your Friend

When we say fat is your friend, we mean dietary fat (not body fat) of course! Since the low-fat diet fad stated around the 1980s, fat has got a bad rap. However, in recent years, research has proven that the science behind the “low-fat” craze is not only incorrect nutritionally,…
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How to Make Almond Milk

Recipes

How to Make Almond Milk

Since 40% of the population is lactose intolerant, almond milk, and other milk alternatives, have become incredibly popular. If you like the store bought kind, you’ll LOVE real, homemade almond milk. Making almond milk is actually an incredibly old process. The process essentially involves soaking almonds in water overnight or for…
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Low Carb: Why It Works

Nutrition

Low Carb: Why It Works

The popular story of how low-carb diets work goes something like this: Reducing your carbohydrate intake lowers your insulin levels. Since insulin keeps fat locked into adipose tissue, lowering insulin can increase the amount of fat released to be burned for energy. For the portion of the overweight/obese population with…
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How-to Tone Your Arms Without Weights

Fitness

How-to Tone Your Arms Without Weights

It is a truth universally acknowledged: we all want toned, beautiful arms. But actually getting them? That’s another story. Sometimes you just don’t want to drag your tired body all the way to gym to stand in front of a weight rack, worrying that you’re going to drop something or…
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How Can I Lower My Sodium Naturally?

Nutrition

How Can I Lower My Sodium Naturally?

Salt has become a major nutritional villain. Salt is everywhere: dumped into cans of soup, packed into meats, and swimming in salad dressing and salsa. From our packaged snacks to the food we order in restaurants, the modern American diet is saltier than Amy Schumer’s pillow talk. Exactly how bad…
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Drink Up! Water for Weight Loss

Nutrition

Drink Up! Water for Weight Loss

You’ve probably heard it more than once: “drink more water to help you lose more weight”. But does water really help weight loss? The short answer is yes. Drinking water helps boost your metabolism, cleanse your body of waste and acts as an appetite suppressant. Also, drinking more water helps your…
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Cauli-Fried “Rice” Recipe

Recipes

Cauli-Fried “Rice” Recipe

Faux carbs are fast becoming this year’s hot trend. If you’re not quite ready to get down with spiralizing, low-carb cauliflower rice is the perfect introduction to grain alternatives. All you need is a grater or food processor to knock up rice-like pieces, that can then be microwaved in a…
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Why (Portion) Size Matters

Nutrition

Why (Portion) Size Matters

Want to know the leading source of weight gain in this country right now? Portion Control If “we are what we eat,” and we’re eating way more than we’re supposed to; it makes sense that we’re also weighing much more than we’re supposed to. So what’s the problem? Our view…
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10 Minute Abs Workout

Fitness

10 Minute Abs Workout

By now the majority of us know that a lean, toned stomach or six pack abs takes a lot more than just a bunch of abdominal workouts. The consistent combination of varying intensities of cardio, total body strength training, and a clean and healthy diet, is key to losing the…
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