For many women, menopause marks a new phase in their battle with excess weight. Unfortunately, menopause and weight gain commonly go hand-in-hand. In fact, one of my most common patient situations is weight loss for menopause....
You may have heard of Qnexa, a potential new weight loss drug under development. Will it be the answer to America’s weight problems?...
Of all the aspects of a successful weight loss program, I believe weight loss counseling is one of the most critical. Why? Weight loss counseling is where the rubber hits the road where we really get to the bottom of what’s behind someone’s individual weight issue and how we can help them overcome it....
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests it may not be willpower that keeps people from losing weight and keeping it off, but hormones. What is the connection between hormones and weight? Could you be fighting hormonal weight gain?...
The words healthy snacks for weight loss may seem too good to be true, but there is such a thing. So what snacks should you eat when trying to lose weight?...
Have you ever wondered about the best cardio or cardiovascular workout for weight loss? Before going to my specific suggestions, let’s talk a little about what a cardio workout is and how it helps weight loss....
If you often feel tired and sluggish and are experiencing symptoms such as dry skin, hair loss, low libido, and melancholy, you could have a thyroid issue that's contributing to your weight struggle. While these same symptoms can also be caused by other medical conditions, a simple blood test monitoring your thyroid function can help your doctor sort out the cause....
Fad diets might seem like a quick and easy way to lose weight. After all, we read about celebrities who seem to lose weight fast with the latest diet secret. But in reality these diets are not sustainable long term and can lead to serious health complications. Outlined here are a handful of diets I recommend avoiding for the sake of your health....
A recent 60 Minutes segment focused on sugar raised concerns about the sweet stuff’s addictive power and the impact too much sugar can play on one’s health. Is sugar really dangerous and addictive?...
One thing couples in our program notice is that men usually lose weight faster than women. Does weight loss really differ for men, and how?...