Expert Advice and Updates on Medical Weight Loss

A Simple Guide to Portion Control

OnAugust 13, 2014
InNutrition

Successful dieting isn’t just about what you eat; it’s also about how much you eat. Today, portion sizes are much larger than they once were. Going out to eat in Denver often means being confronted by a huge side of fries, a “super-sized” soft drink and a burger that’s built for two. Over the years, plate sizes have increased and restaurants fill them with cheaper foods with high carbohydrate and sugar content. Even the sizes of individual food items such as bagels have increased dramatically with the years. As the upsizing of America continues it becomes increasingly difficult for us to know what a single serving size should look like.

dr lazarus in moving room with a patient

Get motivated at your next office visit

OnAugust 11, 2014
InClinical Nutrition Center News

The room is equipped with a walking treadmill - this is a comfortable treadmill designed for slow paced walking. These treadmills are most often used in the business environment to set up moving workstations. There is also a workplace bike - again, this is designed for workplaces so employees can be active while working. In between these, we have an adjustable height desk that we can use to review your food plan, make chart notes and access our electronic medical record.

Simple Lifestyle Changes to Help You Lose Weight

OnAugust 11, 2014
InWeight loss

If you are looking for a reason why most of the weight loss remedies you have tried in the past never seemed to stick there is one word that we think will explain it. Lifestyle. Regardless of the program you use to lose weight, the secret to keeping it off is your ability to make permanent changes to your lifestyle. This mean you are essentially living a different life at the end of your program than you were at the beginning.

Understanding Obesity

OnJuly 29, 2014
InMedical Weight Loss News

Carrying extra weight is always dangerous to your health, even if the amount of excess weight is small. When an individual gains enough weight to be considered obese, the problem becomes even more serious. Unfortunately, this condition is much more widespread than many people realize. In fact, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of all adults living in the United States are currently obese.

Medical Weight Loss: Healthy and Effective

OnJuly 23, 2014
InWeight loss

Losing weight isn’t easy, especially if you have unhealthy eating habits or use food as a way to compensate for stress or anxiety. No matter what the cause of your weight gain, taking off the pounds and keeping them off is always a difficult journey. Medical weight loss programs are supervised programs that use the support and supervision of a doctor and other health care providers to guide you through your weight loss journey so you can finally see the progress you’re hoping for.

Contrave: An Upcoming Diet Drug

OnJuly 15, 2014
InWeight Loss Medication

Contrave, otherwise known as NB32, is finally getting the opportunity to help individuals lose weight in the United States. The diet drug was rejected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when it was first introduced in 2011 due to lack of solid data about heart risk. However, it is getting a second chance, as it successfully went through a preliminary stage in June 2014, and is expected to gain final approval in September 2014.

How Well Do You Know Your Produce?

OnJune 26, 2014
InNutrition

You know that frustrating sticker that you peel off your fruit before taking a big bite? The next time that pestering label gets stuck on your finger, take a moment and have a look at what it is saying. There is not much offered in terms of clear written language, but the series of numbers printed on those PLU labels actually says a lot.

Metabolic Syndrome

OnJune 24, 2014
InHealth And Wellness

It’s estimated that as many as 47 million Americans suffer from a health disorder that can double their risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, and yet many sufferers may not even be aware they have it. Find out more about metabolic syndrome and if you may be at risk.

Coloring Your Picture Perfect Diet

OnJune 18, 2014
InNutrition

As you transition back to regular food as part of your Denver weight loss program and try to find healthy food options, color may be the last thing you think about. Though the vibrant hues of many produce items may be what first draw your eye at the supermarket, we may not give the colors of our food much of a second thought once we’ve placed them in the shopping cart.

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