Everyone living with obesity has heard well-meaning advice that they simply need to “eat less and move more” to improve their situation. This advice can be helpful, and it’s not necessarily bad advice for all able-bodied people with obesity. It sounds reasonable enough. After all, it’s what we’ve always heard about maintaining a healthy weight. … Continue reading Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Work

Breaking habits and making new ones is never easy. This is especially true for people working on major changes like losing weight and getting healthier. Even when you know this, it’s easy to become discouraged when the old habits creep back into your life. You may feel like you’ve failed and there’s no way to … Continue reading What to Do When Old Habits Return

A few years ago, it was hard to look anywhere and not see media that said to “love your body.” Body positivity is a social movement that encourages self-love. Some people find this helpful when they need help motivating themselves to live their fullest lives. Others struggle to feel good about their bodies, and they … Continue reading Finding Peace Through Body Neutrality

Weight loss isn’t always about intense workouts or complicated diets. It can start simple, with a walk after lunch or dinner. Walking is one of the most underrated tools for both healthy weight loss and overall wellness. However, any activity helps, and walking at the right times can make all the difference in how your … Continue reading Understanding the Power of the 10-Minute Post-Meal Walk

As a weight loss doctor, I have patients ask me about fasting all the time. And it’s no wonder because information about fasting is everywhere. You see it on social media, hear about it on podcasts, and it always seems like an amazing before-and-after transformation story. Some people do lose weight with fasting, but weight … Continue reading What You Should Know About Fasting

American culture is all about efficiency, and weight loss is no exception. People are often looking for the quickest, easiest way to move the number on the scale. As anyone who has tried this knows, it is not the best solution for long-term results. One reason for this is that making major, fast-paced lifestyle changes … Continue reading How to Lower Your Cortisol Levels (And Why You Should)

In today’s world, hearing about weight is unavoidable. It’s all over traditional media and advertising, and it’s even more prevalent on social media. In fact, weight-related content is so common on social media that it has been shown to directly affect the self-worth of children and adolescents, not to mention adults. Keeping children away from … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Talking to Children About Weight

It’s High Blood Pressure Education Month, and as a weight loss doctor, this health condition is one I frequently encounter in my practice. While it is becoming increasingly common, it’s a very serious condition that needs to be treated as soon as it’s diagnosed. Hypertension, if left untreated, carries risks of heart attack, stroke, kidney … Continue reading How Weight Loss Helps with Hypertension

Life can be difficult for people living in bigger bodies. This can be for any number of reasons, but one of the most challenging ones to overcome is the societal stigma. Whether or not they intend to, people often make assumptions about people who are heavier than they are. In a culture that glorifies certain … Continue reading How to Build Resilience During Your Weight Loss Journey