Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
When I was in middle school, I have vivid memories of my psychiatrist father (who also happened to compete in and complete 13 separate Ironman Triathlons, but that’s another story…) telling me that if I didn’t run at least 3…
Just like our political party system in America, there are two contrasting belief systems when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. On one side, we have the willpower group. This group believes that by eating properly and…
Three medications* were approved for chronic weight management between 2012 and 2014 and we have had great success helping our patients not only lose weight, but keep it off long-term. We are excited not only that we have these safe,…
According to Doctor Google, the average lifespan in America is 78.54 years. The state with the longest life expectancy is Hawaii – 81.15 years. Interestingly, Colorado has one of the longest life expectancies in the country at 80.21 years. Now,…
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a ratio of a person’s weight divided by their height squared in metric. If working with pounds and inches, take pounds divided by inches squared and multiply by 703. Alternatively, use this handy BMI…
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist undergoes rigorous training to receive the RDN degree. The credentialing process for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist requires significantly more training and experience than the more generalized term nutritionist. What Does a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Do? At…
Menopause We are are very familiar with the idea of menopause – at some point, the ovaries shut down production of estrogen and progesterone, the menstrual cycle stops, and we are met with hot flashes, sleep disturbance, mood irritability, sexual…
Amid the uncertainty introduced by COVID-19, I watched this morning as my three children embarked on a new and uncharted journey – hybrid school. My children attend school in Lone Tree, and at least for now, Lone Tree is offering…
What is a Weight Loss Program? In addition to traditional fee-for-service, CNC offers structured weight loss programs. Weight loss programs include all medical visits, registered dietitian visits, labs, EKG monitoring, and SECA body composition tests, bundled together with a single…
There are two types of weight loss goals: SMART or STUPID goals. What is the difference? STUPID Weight Loss Goals Stupid goals are goals that one is unlikely to be successful at achieving. They are non-specific, vague, non-achievable, unreasonable, or…
