LOSE WEIGHT IN ONLY 3 EASY STEPS! SAVE MONEY TOO! FREE WEIGHT LOSS PLAN!

We've uncovered the secret to guaranteed weight loss.  In only 3 easy steps you'll shed pounds, feel better and probably live longer.  No need to buy any expensive equipment.  No pre-packaged foods to pay for.  No diet books to read.  This is the easiest most common sense weight loss system you've ever heard of.  We learned the secrets to this plan and now want to share it with YOU!  Are you ready for it?  Because this will change your life.  Okay, here it is: 

1.  Eat Less
2.  Exercise More
3.  Mentally commit to eating less and exercising more.

Okay.  I know that's not the answer you were looking for.  You were probably hoping for a short cut, a DIY diet plan, or an exercise fad that promises to make you leaner and stronger in just 5 minutes a day.  There is NO SUCH THING!  Loosing weight is not rocket science.  Everyone knows how to do it.  Eating less and exercising more are the easy part.  It's step 3 that gets you every single time.  No matter how much exercise you do, you won't loose a pound on your hips and thighs until you workout your mind first. 

The 3 "easy steps" to my magic weight loss plan above are really in the wrong order.  The first step in EVERY weight loss plan starts with a decision and a commitment.  Diets are just a list of instructions and rules to follow.  They won't work unless you DECIDE to follow them.  Every time you put food in your mouth, you're making a series of decisions leading up to the moment of chew.  It doesn't really matter WHY you're reaching for a bag of chips.  Maybe you're hungry or have a salt craving.  Maybe you're eating to punish yourself for something or because you feel out of control.  Whatever the reason, it is YOUR decision that gets the food from the fridge into your mouth and onto your hips.  Once you DECIDE to make a change, you've taken the first step.  The next step is to COMMIT to the change no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel.

Being hungry, cranky, and irritable are side effects of making healthier choices at first.  Yes, it really sucks.  But there is no "easy" way around it, no matter what the diet industry tells you.  Nothing about changing your addictions is easy.  And that's exactly what food is to most people.  We eat for pleasure, not nutrition.  And pleasure seeking is one of the most primal urges in the human condition.  That's where the powerful mind comes in.  You CAN override these impulses to eat too much if you are COMMITTED to making better DECISIONS. 

The real secret to loosing weight is found between your ears.  No matter how many carbs you cut, or diet books and DVDs you buy, none of it will work until your mind catches up with your mouth.  

For help and advice on living a healthier life, contact us at Sarasota Physical Medicine (941) 922-9312.

A New Year, A New Medicare Deductible. Do You Know Your Coverage Levels?

Okay everyone; It's time to hit the reset button.  The new year means a new start.  Time to begin new healthy habits like eating well, exercising and managing your medicare budget.  Making sure you have the health coverage you need for the coming year is something most people don't think about.  Here's what you need to know:

The Medicare deductible that you'll pay out of pocket for 2011 is $162.  The good news is that there's no limit to Medicare coverage for chiropractic treatment, so you can see us at Sarasota Physical Medicine throughout the year as often as you medically need to.

Medicare also covers physical therapy, but there is a limit to how much.   For 2011 the PT limit is $1,860 for the entire year.  Once you've used your annual coverage amount, Medicare will only pay above that for physical therapy when your doctor shows you need additional treatment and we request an extension.  So if you do need additional physical therapy, Sarasota Physical Medicine will handle that paperwork for you, so you can focus on getting better.

Here's a warning to patients who were converted from Medicare to an HMO: Not all plans are accepted by hospitals and doctors offices.  Check with your doctors to see which HMO plans they accept.  Be careful, because once you choose a plan, you're stuck with it for the entire year.  If you choose wrong, then you won't be able to see the doctor you know and trust for a whole year of your health care. Names of some of the larger HMOs are Freedom, Universal, and Medicare Complete.

If you have any questions about your coverage, call Sarasota Physical Medicine and we'll help you navigate through the Medicare/HMO paperwork.  We're experienced at dealing with all the red tape, rules and regulations, so you don't have to go through this alone.

So this year, let Sarasota Physical Medicine help you get a healthy start to 2011. Get back to doing the things you love: golfing, gardening, walking, swimming, playing with your grandchildren.  These are the moments that make life meaningful.  Let us help you make life less painful so you can enjoy them.   Happy New Year everyone!

For more information, contact us at (941) 922-9312 or go to srqchiro.com