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?...
Setting yourself up for success is one of the best ways to meet your weight loss goals. And one big part of that is having the healthy foods you should be eating on hand so you are not tempted to go off your plan when hunger strikes. ...
For many women, bone loss can become a major complication as they age, with osteoporosis leading to fragile, easily broken bones later in life. Does weight loss play a role in losing bone mass? Yes, and no....
From time to time my patients ask me if they should be doing stretching exercises and how they fit into an overall fitness plan for weight loss and maintenance....
A new study published online this week in the American Journal of Medicine has some exciting news for those on the Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) program or those considering a medically supervised approach to weight loss it works much better than anything else!...
Unfortunately, working a job with alternate hours can be really bad for your waistline. ...
You've likely heard the advice to eat more fruits and vegetables, but it's important to know that when it comes to foods for weight loss, not all produce is created equal....
Not so long ago, low-fat diets (and low-fat or non-fat labels on foods) were all the rage in weight loss. But do low-fat diets for weight loss really work? The answer is both yes and no....