Setting Healthy Boundaries

As you prepare for a weight loss journey, there are a lot of plans put in place. Maybe you stock up on healthy groceries, make…

Staying Stable over the Holidays

When the “Holiday Season” approaches, many of my patients express a sense of dread because they inevitably gain weight over the holidays.  It’s almost as…

Minding Your Mental Wellness

It takes a lot of courage to embark on a weight loss journey.  I can attest to this myself in more ways than one. In my…

Do you need a SECOND bariatric surgery?

Most of our patients approach bariatric surgery as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to regain control of their health and reduce their weight for good. In addition…

Understanding Your Metabolism

When discussing obesity and weight loss, the subject of metabolism always comes up. We will explain what metabolism is and how your basal metabolic rate…

Live, Laugh, & Love Exercise!

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved watching game shows on TV like “Wheel of Fortune” and “The Price is Right.” So, when my older…

Insulin Resistance: A Self-Fueling Fire

Each patient who walks through the doors of our clinic is unique, but many of them have similar experiences with weight gain and the frustration of getting…

Learning to Listen to Your Body 

“What does it mean to listen to your body?” “Listening” can mean hearing sounds like a growling stomach, but what it really means is overall…

Accountability Can Lead to Success

Learn to Count On YOURSELF – How a System of Accountability Can Lead to Success! When you are feeling motivated and excited to make healthy lifestyle…

The Economics of the Obesity Epidemic

“How much does obesity cost?” The incidence of obesity in the US is currently around 40%, and it’s estimated that by 2030, about half of…