Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Belviq (Lorcaserin) cleared its final regulatory hurdle and has now received approval from the FDA and clearance from the DEA. This means it should be available to Denver weight loss patients in about a month (e.t.a. June, 2013).
To improve recognition of dietitians as our nation’s nutrition experts, the ADA has renamed themselves to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition, registered dietitians now have the option to use the credential registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
During medical weight loss in Denver, you’ll have many important decisions to make. When it comes to what you eat and how you exercise, you almost always have a choice, and choosing well will propel you down the path to success. However, the choices we make aren’t always the result of our own thoughts and desires—environment can also play a substantial role.
Imagine setting off on a journey without any clear expectations of where you were headed. One day you simply wake up, decide you’d like to live further south and take off. No goals, no expectations, no destination. To most people this sounds a bit crazy. When you decide to make momentous change in your life you want to have at least an idea of what the next step entails.
This is a continuation of our discussion of weight loss myths, perceptions, and facts. Now it’s time to change gears again. In part one and part two of this series, we discussed myths (things that are believed but simply aren’t true), and in part three and part four we talked about presumptions (things we think are true but we can’t really prove it one way or the other – so, unsubstantiated beliefs). Let’s talk about some obesity FACTS that we KNOW are true.
This is a continuation of our discussion of weight loss myths, perceptions and facts. In part one and part two of this series, we touched on myths about obesity and factors like goal-setting, physical education and sexual activity. Now, we continue our discussion of presumptions about obesity—the things we believe to be true about obesity that scientific evidence has not made certain.
This is a continuation of our discussion of weight loss myths, perceptions, and facts. Unlike the myths we discussed in part one and part two of this series, which we know are just not true, it is just as important to recognize that there are many widely held beliefs regarding obesity that we just don’t have the scientific evidence to support. These beliefs or presumptions may or may not be true.
A few strong words can leave a lasting impression on your mind. Just as a negative comment or insult might leave you feeling insecure or depressed, kind and motivational words can be a source of inspiration. As you spend more time focusing on medical weight loss in Denver it is a good idea to surround yourself with positive words that inspire you to put your health and weight loss goals first.
When it comes to weight loss, not everything you hear is true. This is a continuation of our discussion of myths about obesity.
