If you've watched any health-related news lately, you know that obesity is a serious problem in the United States. In fact, it's one of the most common chronic diseases we've ever seen, with nearly two in three American adults suffering from plus-sized waistlines. That comes out to almost 78 million people affected by obesity in one way or another. It's a sobering, scary statistic that doesn't seem to be getting better.
Obesity in America causes a wide range of issues, like:
It's easy to point at a large person and call them things like "undisciplined," but if you're struggling with weight issues, you know it's not that easy. It's not like you want to look like you do or go through the daily stresses that being overweight can bring. Maybe, if you're many others, you've tried just about every diet there is to try, only to fall back into your bad habits. Millions of people make weight loss progress every year but end up failing and gaining more weight than before. Or perhaps there are other factors at play that prevent you from losing the weight you want.
Either way, you know you've got a problem that needs to be addressed, but how can you fix it for good? Should you try another diet that promises super-quick results? The resounding answer to that question is "no!" Long-lasting weight loss doesn't happen overnight. It happens with time, planning, persistence, and professional help provided by doctors and coaches who care. If you're over strange diet fads and other unsafe weight loss methods that don't work, Nutrifit40 is the solution you need.
Nutrifit40 is Florida's premier alternative weight loss and wellness clinic. Comprised of motivated health coaches and compassionate doctors, our team is dedicated to helping you lose weight and improve your health with a comprehensive 40-day program.
At Nutrifit40, our experts will help you lose weight naturally and provide the support structure you need to take back control of your life and body for good. Unlike unreliable diets, our medical weight loss program in Brandon, FL doesn't leave you hungry and constantly craving food. Instead, our patients feel nourished, have plenty of newfound energy, get incredible sleep, and are happier as a result. All it takes is getting fresh, yummy food from your local grocery store and sticking to our time-tested medical weight loss plan.
Our medical weight loss programs include:
Whether you're suffering from diabetes, hypertension, or you just don't look and feel like the person you used to be, our team will work closely with you to help meet your weight loss goals. That way, you can get in shape, stay in shape, and fall in love with the benefits of healthy living. After just 40 days, you will learn life-changing, transformational skills to help you break old habits and shed weight the healthy way. Sound too good to be true? Check out some of the reviews on our website - Nutrifit40 is as real as it gets, and we're ready to help YOU.
Here at Nutrifit40, we get dozens of questions every day about the best ways to lose weight. One of the most common questions is, "Is it really necessary to go to a medical weight loss clinic in Brandon, FL? Can't I just go to the gym?"
Going to your local gym for a good workout is a fantastic idea, but unfortunately, it isn't enough for many people. Despite taking the steps we think are necessary to lose weight, sometimes we never hit those lower cholesterol numbers. As a result, many of us are left confused and discouraged, creating a never-ending cycle with mediocre results.
That's where medical weight loss clinics like Nutrifit40 come in.
Medical weight loss facilities are clinics where average folks can get medical assistance to lose weight. Most clinics, like Nutrifit40, give patients access to knowledgeable physicians and helpful coaches who are educated and trained to help them lose weight.
Typically, patients also benefit from diet counseling and informational sessions about how their diet affects their bodies and increases the risk of diseases like hypertension. To help fortify their journey back to healthy living, most clinics include personalized weight loss plans. Unlike other diets, these plans are tailored to each patient's needs and help you incorporate incremental lifestyle changes into your day-to-day life.
At Nutrifit40, we know how hard it can be to take the first step toward signing up for a medical weight loss program. Luckily, our team of doctors and coaches will be there for you every step of the way as you take steps to reclaim your health. Preparing for your body transformation takes place over three easy and fun-to-follow steps:
Step 1
Get set up with your first no-stress body-positive weight loss clinic appointment at Nutrifit40 by calling our office or requesting an appointment online using our contact form.
Step 2
Meet with one of our highly-trained health coaches or weight loss doctors to discuss your goals. During this appointment, you'll also complete your personal weight loss and wellness profile at our weight loss clinic in Florida.
Step 3
You can start your program right away, and you'll get everything you need to begin your weight loss journey at our Nutrifit40 clinic, including the confidence and motivation you need to hit the road running.
In short, yes, they are. That's because programs like Nutrifit40 don't focus on overnight results or dangerous medicines. Instead, we focus on becoming your partner in the weight loss process. We take the time to sit down with you and explain that your weight isn't a punishment for being "lazy" or "unmotivated." Instead, we teach you about your body and what you should expect during the medical weight loss process. A trustworthy, legitimate weight loss location will also teach you about concepts like:
The goal of a weight loss clinic shouldn't be to chastise and embarrass you. It should support, educate, and encourage healthy changes in your life in a nurturing and positive atmosphere. It should also use science and medicine to design potent plans that actually help you lose weight and get healthy.
If you're looking for a medical weight loss clinic that has your best interests and health at heart, it's time to contact Nutrifit40. Some of the most common conditions that our doctors and coaches can help you with include:
Hypertension (or high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) are two of the most prevalent and deadly chronic diseases in America. CDC statistics cite over 115 million Americans as having high blood pressure, while nearly 94 million young people under 20 suffer from high LDL cholesterol.
Both high blood pressure and cholesterol can wreak havoc on your body and increase your chances of strokes, heart attacks, and much more. Thankfully, lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol means lowering the odds of these deadly conditions, and one of the best ways to do that is through long-lasting weight loss.
According to WebMD, losing 20 pounds can drop your systolic blood pressure by 5-20mmHg. That's a big improvement, and a significant impact on your LDL cholesterol numbers. Nutrifit40, designed by Dr. Maria Shelton, was designed especially for situations like these, where patients need custom medical weight loss programs to get healthy.
Personalization is the key to the program's success; Dr. Shelton maps out a plan for you based on your specific health needs. Dr. Shelton will show you how to shed pounds while restoring your cardiovascular health through doable diet and lifestyle changes, innovative technology, and targeted physical activity.
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Diabetes and diabetic neuropathy are concerning conditions that affect millions around the U.S. CDC statistics show that 34 million Americans have diabetes. Perhaps more frightening is that 88 million people are considered prediabetes. That means more than 37% of the U.S. population is already diagnosed or at risk of the disease.
Of those 34 million diabetes patients, almost half will suffer diabetic neuropathy. This condition causes nerves to be exposed to excessive blood glucose for long periods of time, causing extensive damage and symptoms like burning, numbness, tingling, and pain. Because the leading risk factor for Type 2 diabetes is obesity, it makes sense that losing weight may be able to help.
If you are overweight and dealing with diabetes or diabetic neuropathy, the Nutrifit40 program might be perfect for you. In 40 short days, you can shed up to 40 pounds.
Our medical weight loss team has helped thousands of good, hardworking people like you lose weight. With time, diet, exercise, and guidance from our weight loss experts, success is easier to achieve than you may believe. With ongoing adherence to a healthy life and exercise regimen, Type 2 diabetes patients can get their blood sugar levels in check.
Book AppointmentDid you know that over 45 million people in America try going on a diet every year? With as many obese people in the nation, that makes sense. Unfortunately, about half of those people fail to meet their weight loss goals. Often, it's because the diets they choose aren't focused on making them healthy - they're only about quick, unhealthy weight loss.
In reality, most diets don't work in the long run. The best way to lose weight and keep it off for good is with practical, healthy lifestyle changes. That's where physicians and other weight loss professionals can help. Unlike fly-by-night diets, medical weight loss has been proven to be effective.
But how do you know if you're a candidate? Let's take a look at five common signs you need medical weight loss treatment.
While it's true that about 42% of the U.S. population is considered overweight, not everyone needs a weight loss program to follow. However, if you're more than 100 pounds over the recommended weight for your height and age, medical weight loss might be the best option for weight loss.
Book AppointmentAre you at your wit's end because you've tried every diet under the sun, only to make minimal to no progress? Millions of other Americans are going through the same problems you're experiencing. At Nutrifi40, we work with many different patients, many of whom come to use exasperated because nothing they try works. You may be tempted to give up, but we encourage you to consider a medical weight loss clinic for help.
One of the most challenging aspects of being obese is that everyday life gets much more complicated. Yes, trying to fit into regular clothes is probably off the table, but so are ordinary things that require minimal effort. Simple tasks like carrying groceries from your car into your house are extremely difficult. Other activities, like walking upstairs in a friend's home, are out of the question.
Book AppointmentSomething has to change if you've been living with extra weight for a long time and you're sick and tired of living an unhealthy, unfulfilling life. Are you ready to heal your body and make fundamental changes? If you are, we've got great news - Nutrifit40 is prepared to be the partner you need to achieve your weight loss goals. The first step towards achieving a healthy weight and, by proxy, healthy life is to actually take that first step. If being fed up with how you look and feel is enough motivation to get started, pat yourself on the back. You're already making progress!
Medical weight loss is about much more than aesthetics or vanity. It's about preventing or reversing weight-related health issues that put your life at risk. Once you cross a certain threshold, it's hard to get off meds like cholesterol pills, but with medical weight loss, it's possible. If you have any of the following obesity-related health problems, you should consider Nutrifit40:
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If you have been battling your weight for years only to find yourself in the same cyclical rut keeping you unhappy, unhealthy, and unfulfilled, it's time for a shift in your life. Why live with ill-fitting clothes, an inability to be active, and dangerous health conditions like high blood pressure? By joining the Nutrifit40 weight loss program, you're taking the first step to a new, healthier life.
Nutrifit40 is safe, effective, and available to patients with a variety of pre-existing conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, and even diabetic neuropathy. Contact our office today to schedule your first one-on-one weight loss consultation with our highly trained doctors. Before you know it, you'll be well on our way to restoring your health and confidence for good.
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Former All-America linebacker and two-time national champion Brandon Spikes will take a pre-game timeout from his grad assistant role to lead the famous cheer before the Gators take on the Seminoles.GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators (5-6) have a chance to save their season and ruin a rival's Saturday night when they take on fifth-ranked Florida State (11-0) in the 2023 finale at Spurrier/Florida Field. The Seminoles are in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt and will be looking to stay unbeaten....
Former All-America linebacker and two-time national champion Brandon Spikes will take a pre-game timeout from his grad assistant role to lead the famous cheer before the Gators take on the Seminoles.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators (5-6) have a chance to save their season and ruin a rival's Saturday night when they take on fifth-ranked Florida State (11-0) in the 2023 finale at Spurrier/Florida Field. The Seminoles are in the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt and will be looking to stay unbeaten.
Brandon Spikes, meanwhile, will be looking to stay unbeaten against FSU.
In the 10-year history of the honorary "Mr. Two Bits" tradition, no active UF football player or coach has ever been tabbed to do George Edmondson's famous pre-game cheer. Spikes is in his first season as a student assistant coach after returning to school to finish his degree. So since he's going to be in the house anyway, he might as well come out of locker room, make the walk through the tunnel he knows so well, run onto the field that he used to call home, only this time donning khakis and a yellow shirt when he sends the sell-out crowd into a pre-kickoff frenzy.
"The [Florida State] game was always a big one on my calendar," Spikes said. "I'm going to be the guy getting everybody going before the battle. That means a lot to me."
Spikes was a 6-foot-3, 255-pound inside linebacker during his two-time All-America hey day. He was one of many Gators who got everybody going; mostly his teammates.
He arrived here as a true freshman in the 2006 class alongside Tim Tebow and some of the greatest players in program history. He left four years later with 46 victories (to just seven losses), two Southeastern Conference championships and two national titles. Spikes was a second-round draft pick of the New England Patriots in 2010 and played six seasons in the NFL, the final two with Buffalo.
He'll be the third player from that two-time championship era – joining Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy – to get the "Two Bits" call.
"I know the history behind it," said Spikes, who never got to meet the real Edmondson. "We could definitely hear him getting the crowd going when we were in the locker room, for sure."
Now that assignment will go to Spikes, which means he'll basically be pulling double-duty.
Since Spikes returned to UF last summer, his charge has been to do whatever he can to help instill the kind of culture and mentality that made Florida football a national power in what now seems like a long time ago. His legacy (not to mention cred with the band of current-day players) enjoyed something of a renaissance in August when Spikes was one of the half-dozen players prominently featured in the "Swamp Kings" documentary on Netflix that profiled those great (and colorful) Urban Meyer-era Florida teams.
"I want the Gators to be back and elite again," he said. "We did lot of things when I was here to be the No. 1 team in the country. I want to be a part of getting us back to that. Obviously, I'm also here to finish school, but I believe I can communicate to the guys a little bit better. I've been in their shoes and been to the places they're trying to go. I feel like I can relate to them on and off the field."
On Saturday, just watch how he relates to the crowd of 90,000 or so.
"I'll keep it traditional," Spikes said. "I'm a traditional guy."
With a lot of great history (and success) on his orange and blue resume.
[Rick Hurtado, director of football communications, contributed to this report]
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an HCA Florida Brandon Hospital intensive-care unit nurse, accusing her of stealing 17 bags of fentanyl from the hospital.Lisa Williams, 55, faces 17 charges each of grand theft of a controlled substance and trafficking fentanyl. Deputies say Williams refilled the bags with an unknown substance and put them back into circulation.“I am appalled by the betrayal of trust exhibited by this nurse who stole fentanyl bags from the very institution entrusted with the wel...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an HCA Florida Brandon Hospital intensive-care unit nurse, accusing her of stealing 17 bags of fentanyl from the hospital.
Lisa Williams, 55, faces 17 charges each of grand theft of a controlled substance and trafficking fentanyl. Deputies say Williams refilled the bags with an unknown substance and put them back into circulation.
“I am appalled by the betrayal of trust exhibited by this nurse who stole fentanyl bags from the very institution entrusted with the well-being of our community,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister in a news release. “These actions not only jeopardize lives but undermine the fundamental principles of healthcare.”
Fentanyl is used in hospitals to treat pain. It is a synthetic opioid often mixed with or sold as a substitute for other, illegal drugs such as heroin and poses a risk of fatal overdose.
On Dec. 12, deputies say staff at Florida Brandon Hospital reached out to detectives at the sheriff’s office regarding an internal investigation of Williams. Detectives believe that Williams had been stealing fentanyl bags dating back to Oct. 2.
The sheriff’s office said they recovered one of the tampered bags and it is currently being tested by the Food and Drug Administration. They suspect it may contain saline but won’t be sure until the test results are returned.
“It is difficult to comprehend how someone who is supposed to save lives is instead risking them for personal gain. My office will ensure anyone engaged in trafficking this deadly poison will be held accountable for their actions,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez in the news release.
Records show Williams was arrested at her Lithia home Thursday morning and is being held in a Hillsborough County jail with a bail set at $68,000.
Williams is no longer employed at the hospital, said Laura Stauter, director of communications at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, said in a statement provided to the Tampa Bay Times.
Sauter said the hospital has extensive safeguards in place to ensure medications are administered and accounted for.
“These safeguards led to the discovery of some discrepancies,” Stauter said. “After a timely internal investigation, hospital leadership reported the incident to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, FDA, and the state board of nursing.”
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
FLORIDA — A last-ditch effort to save Buy Buy Baby has failed, and the company will close all its stores in Florida and across the U.S. as part of its bankrupt parent company's ongoing liquidation.CNBC reported that the owner of children’s apparel company Janie and Jack was "eager" to buy the Bed Bath & Beyond chain and keep it running, but could not reach a deal on it...
FLORIDA — A last-ditch effort to save Buy Buy Baby has failed, and the company will close all its stores in Florida and across the U.S. as part of its bankrupt parent company's ongoing liquidation.
CNBC reported that the owner of children’s apparel company Janie and Jack was "eager" to buy the Bed Bath & Beyond chain and keep it running, but could not reach a deal on its value.
There are seven Buy Buy Baby (styled buybuy BABY) stores remaining in Florida. As of Thursday morning, these locations are still listed as open on Buy Buy Baby's website:
Buy Buy Baby's lender "determined it could recover more of its losses" by selling the chain's IP (intellectual property) and going ahead with liquidation sales. Debtors canceled an auction of the entire business last week, CNN Business reported. It is not immediately clear when stores would begin closing.
New Jersey's Dream on Me Industries, one of Buy Buy Baby’s former suppliers, won the chain’s trademark and digital assets for $15.5 million according to CNBC. Bed Bath & Beyond failed to receive any higher bids.
Buy Buy Baby was seen as one of the retailer's more valuable assets, with several companies interested in securing at least part of the brand separately from the parent company.
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Bed Bath & Beyond, which is headquartered in Union, New Jersey, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 23, listing its estimated assets and liabilities at a value up to $10 billion. Discounted sales have been going on since late April at 360 Bed Bath and Beyond stores around the country, including the stores remaining in New Jersey.
Overstock.com put in a $21.5 million offer for Bed Bath & Beyond's IP in June.
FLORIDA — If you need another pound of butter or a carton of milk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it’s a good idea to plan ahead, as grocery stores in Florida adjust their hours for the holidays.Most major retail grocery stores will close on Christmas Day, but there are exceptions, including Walgreens, which will open for reduced hours, and Wawa locations.But it’s always a good idea to call ahead. Some grocery stores and food retailers observe reduced hours during the holidays. Stores on this list either co...
FLORIDA — If you need another pound of butter or a carton of milk on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it’s a good idea to plan ahead, as grocery stores in Florida adjust their hours for the holidays.
Most major retail grocery stores will close on Christmas Day, but there are exceptions, including Walgreens, which will open for reduced hours, and Wawa locations.
But it’s always a good idea to call ahead. Some grocery stores and food retailers observe reduced hours during the holidays. Stores on this list either confirmed their hours in an email to Patch or listed them on their websites.
Aldi: Stores are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and operate on a limited schedule on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Aldi holiday hours vary by location.
BJ’s Wholesale Club: Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Stores are closed on Christmas Day and open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
CVS: Stores are open from 9 a.m-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 80 percent of stores are closed on Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve, stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., then operate on the regular 9 a.m.-7 p.m. schedule on New Year’s Day.
Costco: Warehouse stores are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day but open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Meijer: Stores are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Stores are open from 6 a.m.-midnight on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Publix: All stores will close at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. Stores close at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day operating hours may vary. Customers are encouraged to check Publix holiday hours for their individual stores.
Sam’s Club: Warehouse stores are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day and open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Save A Lot: Stores are closed Christmas Day but open on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, although hours may vary by location.
Target: All stores are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day. Stores are open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
The Fresh Market: Stores will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Trader Joe’s: Stores are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day, open for reduced hours on Christmas Eve and for regular hours on New Year’s Eve.
Walgreens: Depending on the region, stores will extend hours on Christmas Eve, reduced hours on Christmas Day, and from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The chain’s 24-hour stores will operate as usual. Check Walgreens holiday hours at stores in your area to be sure.
Walmart: Stores will be open Stores will be open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, and open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Wawa: Stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Whole Foods: All stores are closed on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Customers should check Whole Foods holiday hours for their location.
BRANDON, FL — Barnes & Noble has announced the opening of its new Brandon bookstore on Wednesday, Aug. 23. This event marks the first new Barnes & Noble in the area since the opening of its Wesley Chapel location in 2008.The new Barnes & Noble is in Regency Square, 2428 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon, next to Petco.The bookstore will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday with author Lincoln Child cutting the ribbon and sign...
BRANDON, FL — Barnes & Noble has announced the opening of its new Brandon bookstore on Wednesday, Aug. 23. This event marks the first new Barnes & Noble in the area since the opening of its Wesley Chapel location in 2008.
The new Barnes & Noble is in Regency Square, 2428 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon, next to Petco.
The bookstore will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday with author Lincoln Child cutting the ribbon and signing copies of his newest book, Dead Mountain. The new location showcases the highly lauded bookstore design seen in the most recent Barnes & Noble store openings, housing books, toys, games and gifts.
“The appetite this community has for books is no more apparent than in the aisles of our Brandon Square store, well-loved and shopworn after 29 years,” said Amy Fitzgerald, vice president of stores for Barnes & Noble. “With this move, we replace the dated furniture and layout of the past. The new Regency Square store maintains the time-tested formula of well-stocked bookstores staffed by excellent booksellers. Now we do so in beautiful new stores designed to delight our customers and help them discover their next favorite book.”
Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of tremendous growth as the strategy to hand control of each bookstore to its manager has proven so successful. The bookseller is enjoying exceptionally strong sales in its existing stores and has been opening many new stores after over 15 years of declining store numbers.
In 2022, Barnes & Noble opened more new bookstores in a single year than it had in the whole decade from 2009 to 2019. The bookseller expects to open over 30 new bookstores in 2023, with the Brandon location being the first to open in the area since 2008.
“It’s very exciting to lead this relocation,” said store manager Heather Fabritiis, a Barnes & Noble bookseller of 13 years. “The new bookstore design is so much brighter and more inviting, and we’ve been choosing our assortment with our loyal Brandon customers in mind. Better still, we’re now just across the street from our previous location. We can’t wait to welcome readers into our beautiful new bookstore.”
