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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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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A 2-year-old by was flown to the hospital, while a woman and her dog were wounded weeks after moving to St. Pete.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The family of a 2-year-old boy from Pasco County said he's still fighting for his life.It's one of at least two dog attacks reported less than one week of each other in Tampa Bay. Another attack left a woman and her dog wounded after moving to St. Pete less than one month ago."The dog had fractured his skull," said Marlene Bernier of Hudson. "He'll never have a feeli...
A 2-year-old by was flown to the hospital, while a woman and her dog were wounded weeks after moving to St. Pete.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The family of a 2-year-old boy from Pasco County said he's still fighting for his life.
It's one of at least two dog attacks reported less than one week of each other in Tampa Bay. Another attack left a woman and her dog wounded after moving to St. Pete less than one month ago.
"The dog had fractured his skull," said Marlene Bernier of Hudson. "He'll never have a feeling in the back of his head again for life."
Her 2-year-old grandson, Noah, was mauled by a dog last Thursday while playing in the family's front yard, Bernier said. He had to be flown to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, where he is still recovering, she said.
Bernier describes the whole ordeal as a living nightmare.
"We're just hoping to wake up from it," she said.
Bernier said Noah's health is a minute-by-minute situation. Some days have been worse, while others are better.
The investigation into the attack last week is active and ongoing. For now, Bernier is urging prayers and donations for the GoFundMe started by neighbors.
Credit: Marlene Bernier
Nearby, another dog attack was reported Monday at Crescent Lake Park in St. Pete.
"I just can't fathom that this happened," said Kathryn Cooper of St. Petersburg.
Cooper said she moved to the area three weeks ago and chose the neighborhood because of its proximity to the park. Now, she said she's not sure if she wants to visit for now.
A pit bull-type dog had escaped its collar and attacked Cooper's West Highland Terrier, according to the Pinellas County Animal Services report. Cooper sustained bite marks to her face and neck, along with an injury to her hand.
Her dog, Stephen, sustained critical injuries. Cooper said it took her and two other people to stop the attack, adding the experience has left her traumatized.
"I'm just so glad that he's still with us," Cooper said of her dog through tears. "I was the one that took him to that park."
The dog that attacked was under foster care nearby and the ownership of FLUFF Animal Rescue. President Kimmy Chandler stated, in part, that the house guest, not the foster parent, walked the dog unaware that the dog requires special care and escaped her collar.
Chandler added the dog, named Freedom, had no incident of aggression since under their care, but added the dog has a high prey drive and has staff on board to accommodate dog-selective dogs.
"We would never knowingly place an aggressive animal into a foster or forever home," Chandler stated, in part. "We do not believe that Freedom is aggressive, but we failed her by placing her in an environment well out of her comfort zone."
However, Cooper said she believes, through knowledge obtained of the dog's history, the dog should've never been placed in the neighborhood and believes the dog should be surrendered to animal services.
"I say that as a dog lover and someone who rescues dogs," Cooper said. "If nothing changes, that dog is going to kill someone."
Since the incident, Chandler said the dog has been in quarantine. The organization is working with animal services on what needs to happen post-quarantine.
Bernier, a dog owner herself, said she urges all dog owners to be more responsible.
"You should protect not only your pet but your community that you live in, as well," Bernier said.
Every year, the Pet Walk in downtown St. Petersburg is the biggest fundraiser for SPCA Tampa Bay, an annual celebration of furry loved ones. Following the success of last year’s Pet Walk in two locations, they’re going even bigger and doubling the furry fun with two huge events on the same day. On Saturday, April 6, SPCA Tampa Bay will hold concurrent Pet Walks at North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete, and at Largo Central Park in Largo, truly takin...
Every year, the Pet Walk in downtown St. Petersburg is the biggest fundraiser for SPCA Tampa Bay, an annual celebration of furry loved ones. Following the success of last year’s Pet Walk in two locations, they’re going even bigger and doubling the furry fun with two huge events on the same day. On Saturday, April 6, SPCA Tampa Bay will hold concurrent Pet Walks at North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete, and at Largo Central Park in Largo, truly taking over the entire region.
In addition to all the fun, furry loved ones, Pet Walk is a showcase of local pet-themed vendors and a highly pet-friendly party in the park, complete with music, games and even a costume contest. Both events offer locals a chance to support the area’s only for-all shelter, while spreading out the fun and making it more accessible to more people throughout Pinellas County and the entire Tampa Bay Area. Whether you choose to start a team and participate, sponsor a loved one’s team, or make a donation to the cause, you’re helping to provide support for hundreds of animals here in our community.
While walking through the park with hundreds of animals is the fun part of Pet Walk, it’s the sponsorship of teams and individuals that helps SPCA Tampa Bay raise the much-needed funding. Participants are able to join the walk either with a team or as an individual, and then recruit others to join their team or sponsor their walk. And to make it easy for those who simply want to give, you can donate directly to the fundraiser through their website.
And if you can’t make it to either location, but still want to lead a team, participants can join as virtual walkers and help support SPCA Tampa Bay. As an added bonus, all participants who raise $25 or more will receive an official 2024 Pet Walk t-shirt and goodie bag, and participants raising $150 or more can select from amazing prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses, which you can learn more about here.
Part of what makes supporting SPCA Tampa Bay so important is that they are Tampa Bay’s only For-All shelter, meaning they will take in any animal regardless of health, breed, age or other factors. As a result, the animal shelter in Largo is not only home to cats and dogs, but rabbits, mice, iguanas, birds, pigs, goats and much more. The center welcomes injured or ailing wild animals, as well, and treats them before returning them to the wild. On top of all that, the SPCA Veterinary Center in St. Pete provides stellar pet health care and services for dogs and cat.
SPCA Tampa Bay’s mission is to transform the lives of animals through passionate collaboration with the community, in order to create a community where every animal matters. Adoptions volunteers work to match families with animals that are a good fit with the family’s home, lifestyle and personalities. As part of their goal to welcome all animals, there is no time limit for an animal’s stay at the pet shelter, and every animal receives compassionate care, regardless of its breed or size.
Animals receive immunizations, medical care, behavior training, enrichment and loving care while they live at the animal shelter in Largo, and the animal adoption office is open from 1-6 pm Wednesday-Friday and 12-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. In addition to younger pets, SPCA Tampa Bay also has a Diamond Dogs program that offers special services and health screenings for any animal adopted over the age of seven.
Learn more at SPCATampaBay.org.
A capacity crowd at St. Petersburg’s recently opened ARK Innovation Center gleaned insight into the precipitous rise in artificial intelligence capabilities from the building’s namesake Wednesday morning.Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest, bought the 40,000-square-foot facility’s naming rights for $2 million after moving her comp...
A capacity crowd at St. Petersburg’s recently opened ARK Innovation Center gleaned insight into the precipitous rise in artificial intelligence capabilities from the building’s namesake Wednesday morning.
Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest, bought the 40,000-square-foot facility’s naming rights for $2 million after moving her company to the city in November 2021. She also served as the keynote speaker for the Tampa Bay Innovation Center’s (TBIC) Innovation Showcase.
The event highlighted eight early-stage startup founders who participated in the TBIC’s AI accelerator program throughout the fall of 2023. Wood believes they are capitalizing on the “biggest moment in technology history.”
“Technology is permeating every industry in every sector,” Wood said. “There’s a blurring of the lines, and the opportunities, therefore, are huge as AI scales across sectors.”
Wood’s keynote speech, much like her prominent firm’s investment strategy, focused on technological convergences. ARK’s target industries include robotics, energy storage, genomics and blockchain applications, and every sector now incorporates AI.
Wood said many tech entrepreneurs ignore the healthcare industry due to regulations, payment challenges and other issues. However, she noted that CRISPR, a highly precise gene editing tool, utilizes AI to transform disease research and treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first CRISPR therapies. “That’s transforming people’s lives,” Wood said.
“It’s one-and-done; edit a gene – cured,” she added. “But if we didn’t have (gene) sequencing, and we didn’t have AI, we couldn’t identify the mutations.”
Wood said the five aforementioned sectors are simultaneously evolving and converging to create a technological wave not seen since the Industrial Age. She believes the collective impact will double the economic output provided by the invention of electricity, the telephone and the internal combustion engine.
Wood explained that sensor technology is increasing robotics safety and use cases and used Amazon’s decreasing employment numbers as an example. She attributed the recent decline to the conglomerate doubling the number of robots it deploys from 500,000 to one million.
However, Wood reserved her highest praise for AI. She said the technology is accelerating faster than ARK ever expected, “and we’ve been pushing the envelope.”
“Most people think we’re a bit crazy when we say some of the things we do,” Wood said. “But if anything, we’ve been too conservative.”
Futurists and philosophers often debate when the world will see artificial general intelligence (AGI). That requires software to learn and think like a human.
Wood noted that in 2019 – before today’s large language models barrelled into the public consciousness – most experts thought machines would not achieve AGI for another 80 years. She said the general consensus is now under a decade.
“Maybe this will reverse if you have some kind of backlash or … technological setback,” Wood added. “But I wouldn’t be surprised – that’s how the world’s changing.”
The Innovation Showcase was one of the first public events in the Tampa Bay Innovation Center’s expansive new facility.
TBIC’s AI cohort received one-on-one mentorship from industry experts throughout the nearly three-month accelerator program. Founders also participated in workshops covering customer discovery, product strategy, pricing and go-to-market skills.
The Innovation Showcase was the first to highlight tech entrepreneurs in the new facility. They pitched their products and companies to a panel of investors and audience stakeholders.
The Fall 2023 AI accelerator cohort includes:
Billed as “St. Pete’s celebration of all things local,” this Best of the Bay-winning makers market returns this weekend for another year of showcasing small businesses in The ‘Burg.The 11th annual Localtopia brings over 300 local vendors, food trucks, kid-friendly activities, breweries, l...
Billed as “St. Pete’s celebration of all things local,” this Best of the Bay-winning makers market returns this weekend for another year of showcasing small businesses in The ‘Burg.
The 11th annual Localtopia brings over 300 local vendors, food trucks, kid-friendly activities, breweries, live performances and more to Williams Park in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg.
Just a handful of artists, vendors and community organizations that will be tabling include Mother Kombucha, Shine Mural Festival, St. Pete Bike Co-op, Greens n’ Things Urban Farm, Lida’s Jungle and Nomad Art Bus, plus bites from Latin Lunchbox, Twisted Indian, Nah Dogs Vegan Hot Dog Cart, Lost Coast Oyster Company, Foodie Labs and much more.
Localtopia is separated into multiple “villages” that focus on family-friendly activities, plants, health and wellness, arts and food trucks and there’s tons of information about each category on its website.
Event organizers Keep Saint Petersburg Local encourage attendees to consider alternative methods of transportation like the trolley, Sunrunner or bicycle (with free valet service) to get to Localtopia, since parking in downtown St. Pete will be sparse.
There’s no cover for the 11th Annual Localtopia happening Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Williams Park ( 350 2nd Ave. N) in St. Petersburg. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters. Follow us: Google News | NewsBreak | Reddit | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
The City of Apopka and a developer are working on a proposal to build several apartment buildings surrounding an event plaza near Apopka’s train station to revitalize the city’s downtown.City Council members will consider approving the development plan Wednesday night, which would cover nearly three and a half acres of city-owned land a block away from City Hall.The plan calls for up to 60 1- and 2-bedroom apartments spread across two different 3-story buildings, a 52,000 square foot plaza with a pavilion and restro...
The City of Apopka and a developer are working on a proposal to build several apartment buildings surrounding an event plaza near Apopka’s train station to revitalize the city’s downtown.
City Council members will consider approving the development plan Wednesday night, which would cover nearly three and a half acres of city-owned land a block away from City Hall.
The plan calls for up to 60 1- and 2-bedroom apartments spread across two different 3-story buildings, a 52,000 square foot plaza with a pavilion and restrooms, a 140-space parking lot and several bike racks. The complex would be aimed at workforce housing, which is sorely needed in the city, and would qualify under the state’s “Live Local Act.”
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The plaza would be used to hold events like food truck festivals, movie nights, farmer’s markets and live music to draw people to the area.
Long-term, the hope is that the plaza – plus the nearby train station, should the county eventually run a Sunrail line to the city – would provide a desperately needed anchor for a proper downtown to grow around.
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In its proposal, the developer, Standard Investments and Holdings, LLC, said the site was not suitable for a traditional mixed-use model as it stands today because of the lack of density in the area.
“There are several challenges that makes the site unpalatable for retail/commercial concepts that pay the rent needed to make this project financially viable,” company staff said.
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The developer will ask the city for assistance with the project because of the financial constraints of the site, documents reported. In return, the city would own and operate the plaza.
“We share the same vision with the City of Apopka and propose to develop a sustainable plan which truly transforms the area,” the developer said.
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