Expert Advice and Updates on Medical Weight Loss

Saxenda, a new weight loss drug, receives FDA approval today

OnDecember 24, 2014
InWeight Loss Medication

I am very excited that today the FDA approved a new weight loss drug. Saxenda works differently than the other weight loss medications. It is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. GLP-1 is a hormone released by our small intestines that tells our brains it is time to stop eating. It is one of the important ways that we know to stop eating. Naturally, it is released mostly in response to eating protein and fat, and the process happens about 20 minutes after eating.

Pick a Good New Year’s Resolution this Year

OnDecember 10, 2014
InWeight loss

I know after the New Year, I will see lots of new patients - January is always a busy month for me at CNC. There will be a common theme - "My resolution for the New Year is to lose weight!" I am so happy to work with these individuals and help them achieve their goals! However, unfortunately, all too often, the goal of "losing weight" will result in a quick regain for one of two reasons:

Spinach and Cheese Mini Breakfast Bakes

OnDecember 2, 2014
InRecipes

Mix together spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese in medium bowl. In separate bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, milk, cumin, and pepper then mix with spinach and cheese mixture. Stir in cilantro. Spoon into 12 oiled 2- ½ inch muffin cups and bake at 375 degrees for 20–25 minutes. Remove from muffin cups and serve warm with salsa, if desired.

Walking Your Way to Better Health

OnNovember 19, 2014
InActivity Recommendations

Many people put off starting an exercise routine because they think that only intense, sweaty workouts are beneficial. But there is a lot of evidence that simply taking time each day to walk can improve your health and help you manage your weight.

Achievable Goals Key to Your Weight Loss Success?

OnNovember 12, 2014
InHealth And Wellness

What is the key to success, whether it is losing weight, saving money or following a career path? It might just be as simple as just making goals that are within reach. Achievable goals will create a flow that keeps you moving in the right direction. If you set the bar too high, you fail over and over until you get discouraged and quit. With reachable goals, you create a sense of achievement that pushes forward. Consider some rules for finding success by using achievable goals.

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Saxenda: A new weight loss medication

OnNovember 6, 2014
InWeight Loss Medication

This is an exciting year for weight loss medications! Hot on the heels of the FDA approval for Contrave, the FDA is expected to approve Saxenda, another novel weight loss drug soon. Saxenda (liraglutide) is an analog of GLP-1 (glucose-like peptide 1). GLP-1 is a hormone our small intestine makes in response to eating.

Do You Exercise to Lose Weight?

OnOctober 30, 2014
InWeight loss

Exercise is one of the easiest – and least expensive – steps you can take to improve your health. But the more popular reason given for people to exercise is its contribution to weight loss. We firmly believe that exercise is a wonderful adjunct to a weight loss program but let’s take a closer look at the question:

Mindful Thinking for Mindful Eating

OnOctober 22, 2014
InNutrition

Is it mind over matter when it comes to weight management? "Mindful eating" is a buzz phrase in nutrition circles that means putting your mind in charge of your dietary habits and enjoying your food. That is where a medical weight loss program is a bonus. The key to successful weight loss is not counting calories or following fad diets; it is creating a lifestyle that is sustainable. Mindful eating is part of that process.

Guess What? Healthy Eating Can Be Delicious, Too!

OnOctober 19, 2014
InNutrition

When most people think of dieting, they think of eating a never-ending stream of flavorless meals and unappealing snacks that are boring, bland and just plain unappetizing. That's a shame, because losing weight isn't about eating dull, boring food – it's about making healthy food choices, and that means eating lots of delicious foods that are as good for your palate as they are for your waistline.

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