If you are looking for the right time to start a weight loss program and shed a few unwanted pounds, look no further. The weight loss experts at Total HealthcareMD believe that the summer season is the ideal time to start your weight loss journey. If you’re wondering what makes summer such a great time to lose weight, keep reading.

Outdoor Fitness Activities

When the temperatures are cooler, we are constrained to indoor fitness activities such as running on a treadmill at a local gym or swimming laps in an indoor pool. Although indoor exercise is effective, it isn’t as appealing as an outdoor workout. During the summer, weight loss patients can enjoy the fresh air and beauty of nature while burning calories and losing weight. A summer weight loss program may consist of hiking, cycling, tennis, beach volleyball, golf, and a variety of other exciting activities.

Locally Grown, Nutritious Foods

Summer weather gives us the option to grow our own foods. By growing our own produce, we can enjoy more nutritious foods at a fraction of the cost. When foods like kale, tomatoes, broccoli, red peppers, and peaches are harvested and transported from longer distances, they are prone to loss of nutrients and flavor. Therefore, incorporating locally grown food from a farmer’s market or your backyard into a weight loss program is ideal. Additionally, consuming plenty of easily accessible low-calorie fruits and vegetables can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Appetite Suppression From Heat

Appetites almost always decrease in the summer months because of the heat. When a body works hard to keep cool in the summer heat, we tend to crave cooler and lighter foods. The heat also encourages water consumption, which helps prevent overeating. In addition, eating outside on the patio may help you feel less hungry. Appetite suppression from the heat makes it easier to succeed in any weight loss program.

Longer Days

The summer sunlight typically lasts until 8 P.M. or later. During winter days when it gets dark around 5 P.M., you may be less motivated to workout. Thanks to the late sunset in the summer months, you’ll be more likely to make time for exercise rather than going into hibernation when you leave work. Longer days make will give you more engery and motivation to stick with a weight loss program.

Ready to get in the best shape of your life?

If you are interested in weight loss management this summer, Total HealthcareMD can help you set a customized plan. The highly trained medical staff at Total HealthcareMD will work closely with you to help you achieve the results you have always wanted.

Below is a list of some of the programs we offer at our weight loss clinic in Cary:

For more information, please Contact Us or Request a Free Consultation. We look forward to helping you lose weight in the healthiest, safest, and most efficient way.