Greetings from Dr. Bentz –

Welcome!

It seems like the month of December is always the busiest time of the year. It is filled with holiday celebrations, spending time with family and friends, shopping, and eating, lots of eating! I also know that during this month, it can be especially difficult to follow a diet. I have prepared for you some tips and techniques for healthy eating during the holidays, and have created another delicious recipe guide, so that you too can enjoy a tasty holiday meal! We are also offering you some exciting Spa Specials, including a Winter Peppermint Stick Facial Package, and we have an incredible Gift Card offer where when you give a gift, you get a gift too! What could be better?

Wishing you and your family a December filled of fun, friends, and family!

Happy Holidays!

Dr. Suzanne Bentz
Owner & Medical Director of Red Mountain Med Spa

Holiday Gift Cards – Pick up yours today!

This holiday season it is better to give AND receive!

    Purchase a $100.00 gift card and receive a $25.00 gift card
    for yourself.

    Purchase a $250.00 gift card and receive a $75.00 gift card
    for yourself.

    Purchase a $500.00 gift card and receive a $150.00 gift card
    for yourself.

Beat the holiday rush and stop into any Red Mountain Med Spa to pick up your holiday gift cards today!

*Promotional gift cards are not valid for weight loss services.

Share Your RMMS Experience

If you have something great to say about your experience at Red Mountain Med Spa, please go to http://www.google.com/places/ or http://phoenix.citysearch.com/ to share your experience. Then, bring in a copy of your post and get a FREE Vitamin Shot or $25 towards a Spa Service of your choice!

There is no greater compliment you could offer than sharing your experience and we greatly appreciate your trust and confidence in our services!

Holiday Radiesse Spectacular!


During the month of December, Red Mountain Med Spa is running one of our most popular offers! When you buy one syringe of Radiesse, you get one syringe* of Radiesse FREE!! That’s a savings of up to $600!

Radiesse is an injectable filler that replaces lost collagen and adds volume, giving you the full cheeks and firm skin of your youth. This wrinkle filler does more than just “fill-in” lines and wrinkles, but it actually replenishes volume and stimulates the production of your own natural collagen.

Don’t miss out on this incredible special! Call today to book your appointment, because this special is only good for a limited time.

*Offer valid on 1 syringe of equal or lesser value. Offer valid while supplies last.

Look Your Best this December with Botox!

This month, Red Mountain Med Spa is offering $50.00 OFF a Botox Treatment*of 20 or more units.

Don’t trust your Botox treatments to just anyone! Dr. Bentz and Red Mountain Med Spa have been awarded the highest level, Diamond injector status from Allergan, the makers of Botox. They have been awarded for their experience in using Botox and Juvederm for facial rejuvenation.

Don’t miss out on this offer and call today to schedule your appointment at any of our locations.

*Special good while supplies last. Limit one (1) offer per person. Must receive treatment by December 31st and be a member of Brilliant Distinctions to receive instant discount

Winter Peppermint Facial Package

This December, get a Peppermint Stick Facial Mask and an aromatic Candy Cane Soy Candle for only $89.00. Awaken your senses with the scents of crisp, cool Peppermint!

The Peppermint Stick Facial is a wonderful anti-aging facial treatment that will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated and youthful. The facial restores the skin’s water-lipid layer and increases the amount of nutrients and oxygen in the skins cells, neutralizes free radicals, and protects connective tissue. It will also help to reverse sun damage, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce lip lines and firm, lift and tone aging skin!

Item of the Month: Healthy Hot Cocoa & Biscotti Package

This month, treat yourself to some Hot Chocolate (7 packets) and a package of Biscotti for only $14.99.

The delicious Hot Chocolate has 15 grams of high quality protein, is low in fat and carbs, and comes in 3 flavor options (Traditional, Marshmallow & Cinnamon). Each Biscotti contains only 15 calories, has 1 gram of protein, and comes in 3 flavor options (Almond Chip, Chocolate Fudge Chip and Chocolate Chip).

This is a perfect AND healthy treat for a cold, winter’s day!

Holiday Survival Guide

The holidays can be one of the most difficult times to eat healthy and exercise. Sometimes the best approach to this, is to enjoy things in moderation and try to limit weight gain to just a pound or two. I have a few simple solutions to help you through this festive and food-filled season.

 •  Keep a food or workout journal. This can help increase
    weight loss, but it can also be a pain to whip out a pen
    and paper several times a day. Most everyone has a cell
    phone or laptop these days, so try two of my
    favorite Apps.

          • www.LoseIt.com
          • www.mapmyfitness.com

 •  Try a new workout. Since most workout routines suffer
    during the holidays, try something different, like a
    fitness video game on the Wii Fit or XBox 360.

 •  Purchase a wireless body monitor. Most people
    routinely underestimate their caloric intake and exercise
    output. This wireless device has proven to help people
    lose twice as much weight as those who don't use one.
    The FitBit Ultra Tracker (about $100) is a great
    option and it evensyncs with your computer. Body
    Media is another great choice.

          • www.Fitbit.com
          • www.bodymedia.com

 •  Count your bites. Many holiday appetizers are about 60
    calories per bite, which can really add up at a Cocktail
    Party.
 •  Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol adds empty calories and
    weakens your willpower. Allow yourself to splurge on
    one or two high-calorie holiday themed cocktails
    such as or flavored Eggnog or Spiced Cider,
    but otherwise stick with light beer Vodkas over ice.

 •  Pick your favorites. The amount of holiday cookies,
    candies, fudge, pies and sweets can be overwhelming.
    You simply cannot indulge at every opportunity. So,
    pick your veryfavorites and allow yourself a modest
    sampling and then learn to say No, so you won't hate
    yourself in January!!

 •   Get some rest! Don't let lack of sleep make you gain
    weight this holiday season. If you miss just one hour
    of sleep per night, your body releases hormones that
    can prompt you to eat more, and thus make you gain
    weight.

Most of all relax and enjoy yourself! It is a myth that most people gain 10 lbs during the holidays. You would have to eat 35,000 extra calories (that's about 17,000 cookies) to do that. But remember that if you do gain some extra weight during the holidays, Red Mountain Weight Loss will be here for you in the New Year. We are the largest and most experienced medical weight loss group in Arizona. We are passionate about helping you achieve your weight loss goals and becoming healthier.

Patient Name: Rolando from Mesa

Age: 43
Start Weight: 456
Goal Weight: 300
End Weight: 305.2

Rolando’s Story:

I came into the Mesa office on April 7th 2011 with my friend, who is also my boss. For the past 4 years we both had been trying one thing after another to lose weight. He had been told that this program was the answer, and I said that I would stick to it if it was.

I saw that this was another diet, that had good results, but the question in my mind was, “How good?” This has been a challenge and has been a learning experience to say the least. I am celebrating my 43rd birthday November 16, 2011 and what a gift that I’ve been given! I have not been at this weight in over 25 years.

The program has taught me a great deal, not only eating right, but that it feels good not to carry the weight. There are so many areas that this has really opened my eyes. You get accustomed to certain things, like folding your arms when sitting next to people, because you crowd them or even when you tie your shoes you feel the difference.  I have been obese all my life and the fact that I recognize these things really changes my thoughts on daily living. The best part of this journey is the way you see yourself with others, such as your spouse or your kids. I get the opportunity to not just take up space in this life but live in the space I take.

This is not an easy journey but with the help of this program the journey can be accomplished! Dr. Bentz and the staff have been great! Thanks guys! Many thanks to James for doing this for me and hope that his journey can be accomplished!

A Tasty HCG-Friendly Holiday Meal

Holiday Beef Tenderloin

Servings: 8 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hour 30 minutes

• 1 (3 lb) Beef Tenderloin, trimmed
• 1 tbsp Salt
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Red Pepper (ground)
• 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp Nutmeg (ground)
• ¼ cup Water
• Garnishes: Rosemary Sprigs & Fresh Sage Sprigs

1. Combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder,
    red pepper, cumin and nutmeg in a small bowl.
2. Place tenderloin in roasting pan.
3. Coat tenderloin with spice mixture.
4. Cover tenderloin and chill for 8 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
6. Bake at 500°F for 15 minutes or until browned.
7. Lower temperature to 375°F and bake for 20 more minutes
    or until desired degree of doneness.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes
9. Slice and garnish, if desired.

Roasted Broccoli

Servings: 2
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

• 7 oz of Broccoli*
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Lemon (juiced)
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and minced garlic.
3. Wash broccoli.
4. Toss broccoli with mixture and spread on a cookie sheet.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is
    tender, turning after 5 minutes. (Cooking time will vary
    according to how thick the broccoli is and how done you
    prefer them).
7. Serve with a sprinkling of lemon juice.

* Asparagus can be substituted for broccoli.