Gainesville Medical Obesity Specialty Clinic

09/26/2025

Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day! This is one of only a few days when you can enter National Park sites for free! We have a few a short distance away from us:
Jacksonville has the Timucuan Preserve, which includes Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation
Cape Canaveral has the Canaveral National Seashore
St Augustine has Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monument

Exploring outdoors is a great way to get in some exercise without it feeling like work! Getting those steps in while taking in the sights!

09/24/2025

Check out these great fall recipes!

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy sweaters call for salads that feel just as warm and comforting as the season itself. This article serves up a menu of hearty fall salads that go way beyond summer greens—think roasted veggies, nutty grains, sweet fruits, and bold cheeses. From a beet and goat c...

09/24/2025

Kids are not always excited to drink water, but there are ways to encourage it! Some strategies are putting shaped ice cubes in the water, creating a reward system for finishing the water goal, or using a fun straw or cup for drinking water only.

09/22/2025

The first day of fall is the perfect day to plan your time to explore a corn maze or a pumpkin patch!

Crunching leaves, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and cider sips—fall outings aren’t just about cozy memories, they’re also sneaky little workouts in disguise. This article shows how wandering the pumpkin patch, getting lost in a maze, or even crouching for the perfect hay-bale selfie all add up ...

09/20/2025

While screens are everywhere now, it is important to reduce screen time. Tips to do that is starting a family game night, encouraging everyone to help cook, and doing fun worksheets! Here are some fun printables to encourage children to drink water https://kids.hydrationforhealth.com/en/splash-me/printable-games/ and worksheets about healthy habitats https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse/free?search=healthy%20habits%20worksheets

09/17/2025

GMOS Clinic is not a diet or a short-term solution. We focus on the Four Cornerstones of Weight Loss: nutrition (food intake), metabolic (medicines), behaviors and psychology. This is a well-rounded program that is different from most other programs out there! Contact us to get started at (352) 672-9000 or staff@gmosclinic.com!

09/16/2025

Protein is important to add to your meals! Check out these tips to add some in

If you're following a high-protein diet, you're probably looking for ways to amp up the amount of protein in everything you eat. Learn nutritionist-approved ways to subtly add protein to your favorite foods, without feasting on meat at every opportunity.

09/15/2025

If the weather is not the best for outdoor activities, check out these videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAbR6IG1lv4&list=PLvuT1Bjs2VSF0Yqahj8VAKBwyYFnLJIDa&pp=iAQB This channel is dedicated to getting kids to start moving through fun, themed workouts!

09/08/2025

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we will be posting tips to improve all children's health. Here is a recipe for a colorful turkey chili: https://recipes.doctoryum.org/en/recipes/colorful-turkey-chili-25329 This recipe is from Dr Yum and offers tips to make the recipe healthy and one kids want to eat!

09/04/2025

Our Missions at GMOS Clinic are....
To help people living with Obesity achieve better mental and physical health. We work to minimize negative health effects from excess body weight and to help our patients realize their weight does not define them or their abilities.
To promote and teach our community that obesity is a disease, not a behavior problem. It’s best treated with a holistic approach including healthy nutrition, behaviors, proven medications, and a clear understanding of multiple psychological issues in a fat bias world.

09/02/2025

Can you believe it is already September?!?! It is time for the monthly motivation quote!
"Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it." —Simone Biles
GMOS Clinic is ready to support you with your weight loss goals! Reach out at GMOSClinic.com or staff@gmosclinic.com

09/02/2025

Thank you!

We take great pride in this work done by Thoughtform, Obesity Action Coalition - OAC, Drexel University, and the ABOM Foundation to reimagine for .
https://conscienhealth.org/2025/08/more-respect-and-less-finger-pointing-in-primary-obesity-care