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Sugar: Kill The Cravings
Healthy Eating Karen Campbell Healthy Eating Karen Campbell

Sugar: Kill The Cravings

Sugar is hidden in so many of the foods we innocently eat that it’s no wonder it’s so hard to kick the habit. We can’t eliminate all sugar, so we need to learn how to control the cravings. Here are our PWM Tips do it:

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PWM Recipe: Knife & Fork Chili Turkey Burgers
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

PWM Recipe: Knife & Fork Chili Turkey Burgers

Substituting turkey for a normal burger’s ground beef keeps the fat content down in these delicious Knife & Fork Chili Turkey Burgers while really packing a protein punch. Get the Professional Weight Management low calorie recipe.

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How To Survive A Pessimistic Walking Companion
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

How To Survive A Pessimistic Walking Companion

As we always say at Professional Weight Management, it’s easier losing with a friend. But is that true when you’re trying to log your daily steps and your friend is making you regret every mile? Here’s how to survive a pessimistic walking partner.

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10 Tips to Fight Fatigue
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

10 Tips to Fight Fatigue

The summer sun has sapped our energy, last minute vacations have run us ragged, and now we’re running our own sprint to get the kids ready for school. Who has any energy left? Rejuvenate with Professional Weight Management’s 10 Tips to Fight Fatigue:

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Fruit and Protein: Perfect Partners
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Fruit and Protein: Perfect Partners

One of the most frequently asked questions at Professional Weight Management is why we recommend eating fruit when you eat red meat. Tammi and the team answer your question here.

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Cool Tips for Hot Hikes
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Cool Tips for Hot Hikes

Stay cool on your summer walk with Professional Weight Managements tips, plus read our review of Springfield's shady trail on Wilson's Creek Greenway.

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Protein for Appetite Control
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Protein for Appetite Control

There’s a lot more to know than just the number of protein grams you’re taking in each day. At Professional Weight Management, protein is one of the major building blocks of a weight loss plan that we monitor closely. Because not all protein is created equal.

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New Trail & Old Ghosts
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

New Trail & Old Ghosts

Springfield Lake has an excellent lakeside paved trail and a more challenging rocky trail through ridges PLUS it’s very near the brand new segment of the Chadwick Flyer Trail

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City Hiking on Galloway Creek Trail
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

City Hiking on Galloway Creek Trail

There’s something for everyone on the Galloway Creek Greenway Trail. This five mile trail roughly follows Lone Pine along the southeastern edge of Springfield from Pershing School to Old Iron Bridge near the Nature Center.

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Hiking Thru History at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Hiking Thru History at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Our Ozarks Mountains are even better on the trail, where the reward is lots of fresh air, plenty of nature, and, at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, a ton of history to enliven your hike. Even better, if you live in the Springfield MO area, Wilson’s Creek is practically in your own backyard.

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Ozempic: Miracle or Fad?
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Ozempic: Miracle or Fad?

Is Ozempic truly a miracle drug or just the latest fad? Professional Weight Management looks at the current reporting on Ozempic and Wegovy and answers the question as to whether we will offer the drug.

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Brunch with Mom Guilt Free
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Brunch with Mom Guilt Free

Isn't a Sunday brunch relaxing? No work to hurry off to, no dishes to do, just good food with good company. And it's even better when that company is your mom on Mother's Day. Or maybe your kids on the day they celebrate you! But gosh are there a lot of calories in that tempting buffet.

So how do you enjoy your Sunday tradition while sticking to a healthy eating plan? Read on for Professional Weight Management tips:

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Seven Tips for a Healthy Morning
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Seven Tips for a Healthy Morning

Think your mornings are too hectic for the healthy start? Try these Professional Weight Management tips to start your day off right

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Stay Vacations To Trim the Budget and the Waist
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Stay Vacations To Trim the Budget and the Waist

Nobody needs to remind you that gas prices are high and airfare is sky high this summer. So aren't we lucky that we live in an area lots of families dream about visiting for their vacation? If you're watching your weight and your budget, why not try one of these active Staycation ideas?

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A Healthy Family Is a Happy Family
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

A Healthy Family Is a Happy Family

Did you know September 26th is National Family Health & Fitness Day? It's a great day to remember that our children are watching what we do. And that's a big incentive to demonstrate healthy habits. Here are Professional Weight Management's tips for making smart health choices that will benefit everyone in your family.

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Fast Food On A Diet
Karen Campbell Karen Campbell

Fast Food On A Diet

Sometimes life is just moving too fast for a home cooked meal, and the fast food drive-thru is the only option (or at least the only option that leaves you with your sanity). But you still want a healthy, well-balanced meal. So how do you find the best options in the middle of the high fat fries and burgers? Take Professional Weight Management’s fast food tips along for the ride:

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