Dr. Ethan Lazarus Named Healthcare Provider Advocate of the Year
At the annual meeting of The Obesity Society (TOS), Dr. Lazarus was the proud recipient of an award. The Obesity Action Coalition…
Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Expert Advice and Updates on Medical Weight Loss
Getting rid of unwanted butt fat
Okay, okay – so I am a physician and you expect my posts to be serious. However, sometimes humor is the best…
2018 Food Trends
Every year we see different food trends, 2017 brought a lot of them, some stuck around and some are long forgotten. I am here to talk about the food trends you are sure to see in 2018! In 2017, we saw a huge increase in consumers shifting towards a more plant-centric eating style, with less processed foods and more fruits and vegetables.
Maximize your weight loss success in 2018 by committing to treatment
Believe it or not, it is officially 2018 and the start of a New Year. This is a great time to build on the successes of 2017.
Did you know that in 2017, CNC launched treatment plans designed to simplify and improve both your experience at CNC and your weight loss?
Chocolate Protein Mugcake
Christmas is right around the corner and unhealthy treats have been the star of the show at every holiday party and work event. Don’t let the season full of treats steer you away from your healthy eating plan! Below is a protein mug cake recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet craving and even give you a boost of protein along with it!
Holiday Season Ups and Downs
Thanksgiving has passed and the next set of holidays is right around the corner. What better time to learn from our successes and/or mistakes.
How did your Thanksgiving go? Did you have a plan? Did you stick with it? Did you feel successful, or did it feel like a big failure? I think it is helpful to reflect on how we did to empower us to do even better! I like to be concrete, so have developed the following scoring system
Holiday Temptations
Fall is here and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas ensure there will be endless food options and sweet treats involved.
Acute weight loss vs. Chronic weight management, part 2- by Ethan Lazarus, MD
When beginning a journey to lose weight and keep it off permanently, we usually start with what we call an “active weight loss” phase. During this time, we try as hard as we can to get as much weight off as possible (within what is medically safe and appropriate). Many people want to stay on “active” weight loss until they reach a pre-determined “goal” weight, whether or not their body cooperates.
Exercise for Weight Maintenance
Most weight loss occurs with a modification in diet; however, evidence shows the best way to maintain weight loss is to engage in regular physical activity.
We all know and understand the importance of physical activity; it helps reduce stress and anxiety, can reduce high blood pressure, reduce risk of cardiovascular events and type II diabetes. I think many individuals struggle with keeping weight off because they are not engaging in regular physical activity.
