are allowed, but they should primar- ily come from healthy sources, such as vegetables, legumes, fruit and non- refined grains. Fat intake is reduced for weight loss to occur but is not off- limits; fat is naturally present in foods high in lean protein and then healthy fats such as nuts, olives and avocados are allowed. After two weeks, patients have a new food routine and can add exercise, which I view as the thing that helps them maintain long-term weight loss,” affirms Cederquist. With her husband, Ed, she founded
BistroMD.com. “Meals with ‘food as medicine’ are planned by three dieti- cians who work with me to create deli- cious meals using fresh foods that rev up metabolism and stabilize blood sugar with minimal processing and without chemicals. We ship them nationally, pro- viding natural foods and convenience,” describes Cederquist, who tracks her patients’ progress with a questionnaire and blood work. “In 2013, nearly 90 percent of my patients—men, women and children—were unaware that they had metabolic dysfunction,” she notes. “This means that because their body does not metabolize carbohydrates well, they store more fat.”
Move! Exercise physiology is the foundation of Symmetry Precision Fitness, in Naples, owned by Jay Weitzner, a certified fitness trainer, who designs effective and safe fitness routines using the mechanics and physics of exercise. “The best exercise routine is one that works the entire body. Even if you only want a better butt or more shapely shoulders, you need an overall workout that won’t create imbalance in your joints later. Show your fitness trainer a photo of your ideal body and work with them on a routine that makes sculpting your body achievable,” says Weitzner. Certified Authentic Pilates Instruc-
tor Christy Demond, owner of Pilates on the Move, in Fort Myers, closely supervises each client’s series of con- trolled Pilates movements. To maximize their benefit requires concentration, centering, precision, breath and flow. Demond proposes that Pilates
exercises can offer a new shape from head to toe. “With Pilates equipment, you lengthen and strengthen the
Photo courtesy of Pilates on the Move
whole body, not just the core. Mus- cles lengthen, which results in better definition and occasionally even an inch in height,” observes Demond. “In my 20 years of experience, I’ve seen equally great results from Pilates mat exercises performed daily for 10 minutes. Pilates leaves you feeling stronger, walking taller and breathing more deeply and fluidly.” Patricia Wilborn, owner of Pilates Gyrotonic Yoga Studio, in Naples, claims that the reward of at least six weeks of Gyrotonics sessions on a machine or Gyro-Kenesis mat sessions is a longer and leaner look, perfect for bathing suit weather. “Gyro- tonics flowing and rhythmic movements with applied resistance—which are designed to open up the space between the joints, increase joint mobility and circulation, as well as improve bal- ance and coordination—lengthen the spine and improve posture,” promises Wilborn, a corrective exercise specialist certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
impurities,” shares Barbara Ohm, a skincare specialist who co-owns Sud- denly Slimmer, in Cape Coral, with her daughter, Shandra Ohm, a nutri- tion and wellness specialist. “In the first treatment, an individual generally loses six to 20 inches, which do not return unless the individual gains weight,” comments Barbara, who generally recommends a series of five wraps. During their seven years in business, she adds, the duo has seen amazing results, including a visible reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The
Cavi-Lipo system, a new ap- proach to sculpting, produces an ultrasound cavitation wave to
Photo courtesy of Lipo Light Naples
stimulate the lymphatic system, pro- mote better circulation and help reduce toxins. According to its developers, the system also vibrates adipose (fat) cells at a very high rate, causing tiny air molecules to form inside only the adi- pose cells. As the air molecules force their way out, they burst the fat cell, which is then metabolized and released through the liver and other natural metabolic processes. As the ultrasound wave passes through the surface skin, it stimulates, firms and tightens the skin. Debra Florio, a licensed mas-
Photo courtesy of Pilates Gyrotonic Yoga Studio
Sculpt and Contour “Safe, all-natural, mineral body wraps that work on problem areas, detoxify and contour the body by compressing the tissues and drawing out toxins and
sage therapist and owner of Contour Body Works Massage Therapy and Day Spa, in Fort Myers, suggests that her Cavi-Lipo clients schedule pre- and post-lymphatic massage, take niacin and do a liver cleanse. “Refraining from alcohol and carbohydrates for 24 hours is as essential to the long-term success of treatments as a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and exercise. In six to nine treatments, stomach fat and love handles disappear,” says Florio, who points out that Cavi-Lipo can also be used on the face. A new location, Sculpted Beauty by Cavi-Lipo, will soon open in Bonita Springs. Lipo Light Naples offers non-
invasive weight and inch-loss servic- es, including the advanced slimming and sculpting technology of Cavi- Lipo, as well as Lipo Light, which
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