Specials & News
Why Are More Americans Overweight than Europeans?
Why is there such a gap between our obesity rates and those of European countries? The causes of obesity are complex and it’s unlikely that addressing a single cause could move us all closer to a European level of fitness. Professional Weight Management examines our differences and finds a few healthy European ideas to steal.
Losing Weight With A Friend
it’s easier losing with a friend. A study of 633 adults showed that average weight loss was directly proportional to the amount of support received from friends and family. And supportive friends actually had more impact than even the dieter’s own family. Building a supportive friend circle can make a huge difference for your weight loss.
Water for Weight Loss
Looking for a way to boost your weight loss? With water making up 60% of our body, keeping an eye on your water intake can make the difference in a failed or a successful diet plan. Professional Weight Management gives you some of the reasons why.
Farmer’s Markets: Eat Fresh
Find fresh fruits and veggies direct from the farmer to you in Professional Weight Management’s guide to Springfield and Branson local Farmer’s Markets.
Hidden Dangers of Ultra Processed Foods
One of the most frequently asked questions at Professional Weight Management is how to eat healthy for a long life. Ultra processed foods carry big red flags. Here Tammi and her team answer your questions on what ultra processed foods are and how and why to avoid them.
Change Your Environment to Change Your Weight
Are situational stumbling blocks tripping up your weight loss plan, take heart--we have a handy list of tips to help you power through the toughest situations.
Tips to Protect Your Heart
We all want to live a long, active life and there’s good reason to believe your chances of staying healthy start with your heart. So what are you doing to keep your heart healthy? Learn more about actions you can take to protect your heart.
Fads Vs Lifestyle Changes
Tis the season when many are tempted by the latest internet diet sensation. We get it. Fad diets promise super fast weight loss, and who doesn’t want to be thin right now? Yesterday would be even better. But—and you knew there was a but coming—what do the medical experts say about fad diets?
Restart Your Diet
Did your weight loss resolutions survive the first few weeks of your diet? Congratulations!!! You beat the odds!! If not, every day is a new chance to reset your commitment. Professional Weight Management can help with these tips:
A Weight Loss Wish List
Professional Weight Management suggests these items for your Christmas wish list and a healthier 2025.
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are filled with landmines ready to blow-up your diet. Survive the season with your waistline intact with these Professional Weight Management tips.
How to Stick to Your Resolution
Are you struggling with your weight loss resolution? Recommit now with these tips from Professional Weight Management
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:
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.
The Dangers of Dairy
One of the most frequently asked questions at Professional Weight Management is why we recommend limiting dairy while on a weight loss plan. Tammi and the team answer your question here.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.