July 20, 2020
When we are sleeping, our bodies clear out metabolic waste, thereby foods eaten and cleaning out waste for a clean start for the next day. Decreased sleep directly decreases our metabolism and leads to weight gain. Chronic poor sleep is slightly rel...
March 24, 2020
It’s easy to let your life be ruled by fear and to feel somewhat frozen during this strange new era in our lives. So much is beyond our control and unpredictable, but there are always things to be gained even in the face of the current Coronavirus r...
January 7, 2020
Every year people make health and weight goals for their New Year’s Resolution: “I will lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks”; “I will get off of sugar FOREVER!”; “I will go to the gym every day without fail!”; “I am cutting out all carbs and only eating prote...
November 25, 2019
Thanksgiving is wonderful time to celebrate family, friendships and food. Even for those of us watching our weight and trying to stay healthy through the holiday season, there is no reason not to look forward to a holiday that celebrates FOOD; we jus...
July 15, 2019
The healthcare costs for an individual with extra weight or obesity are 42% higher than the costs of an individual at a healthy weight. My patients are often initially concerned about the fact that I don’t take insurance for office visits. They worry...
June 4, 2019
"If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness." This quote was shared by a member of the Facebook Optifast support group. I joined the Optifast support group about 6 months ago after training in Obesity...
April 30, 2019
Another year has come and gone, yet many of us are still stuck in the pattern of losing and regaining the same weight. Why is this pattern so hard to break? There are many hormones that regulate our ability to lose and maintain weight loss; sometimes...