Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
As part of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians medical weight loss update in Orlando this month, one lecturer, Chris Melby, presented a discussion on Fructose metabolism that is very interesting. Is High Fructose Corn Syrup the culprit behind our obesity epidemic? Is it safe? Should we be worried about consuming foods with HFCS?
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Mary Ellen Doukakis, RD, has a great recipe for a healthier pumpkin pie!
A little bit of pre-planning will help you stay focused on healthy eating throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday. Here are some tips to remember for Thanksgiving, and throughout the Holiday Season:
Dr. Ethan Lazarus is attending the Medical Weight Loss lecture series in Orlando, Florida this week. The ASBP meeting attracts about 500 doctors specializing in medical weight loss from across the country. Dr. Lazarus was a featured speaker at this year’s meeting, helping prepare weight loss doctors for the upcoming Obesity Medicine board examination next month.
Dr. Ethan Lazarus is heading to Orlando, Florida to present at the National American Society of Bariatric Physicians Obesity Medicine Board Review Course. He'll be covering 3 topics:
The days are already shortening and (thankfully) cooling. What are you going to do with your exercise plan through the late Fall to early Springtime this year! Warmer weather lends itself to outdoor activity in Colorado: Hiking, biking, mountain climbing, gardening, lawn work, camping (sigh - oh Summer!). Do you usually hibernate during the cold months? How can you maintain the fitness level you've achieved this summer season?
Have you been to EATRIGHT.ORG? The information for consumers is really fantastic. Here is the latest group of hot-off-the-press new diets reviewed by registered dietitians for the Academy: "Diet books routinely top the best-seller lists, and new diet plans come out seemingly every day.
Here is a tasty way to add more vegetables to your diet and take advantage of the seasonal local produce. This simple…
This is huge news for the medical weight loss community! For the first time in over 13 years, individuals needing help with life-long weight control have a new, clinically proven, scientifically valid treatment. Clinical trials lasting 2 years have demonstrated very good weight loss with Qsymia, averaging over 10%, with many patients losing 11 to 14% of their body weight (some lose substantially more than this).
