10 Minute Bouts
Does the idea of exercising to augment weight loss efforts seem overwhelming? So many of us are working outside the home,…
Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Expert Advice and Updates on Medical Weight Loss
Revised Guidelines for Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Earlier this week, new weight gain guidelines for pregnancy were issued by the Institute of Medicine. The new guidelines stem from growing…
Weight Gain in Women at Midlife: The Influence of Menopause
Many women experience weight gain, food cravings, and expanding waistlines around the time of perimenopause. It has long been known that removing…
Excess Weight Increases Miscarriage Risk
In a study from Fertility and Sterility, investigators found that women with a BMI of 25 or higher had significantly higher odds…
Hydroxycut found to be Deadly
Like so many dietary supplements, safety is a common concern. Hydroxycut is no exception. On May 1st,the FDA recalled products containing the…
Federal Exercise Guidelines Issued
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued guidelines addressing the type and amount of physical activity necessary to…
Healthy Snacks
A good snack is one which contributes to the day’s nutrition, but does not add excessive calories. 200 calories or less is…
A Note on Weight Maintenance
Lipid levels generally improve with weight loss even on our very low carbohydrate fasting programs. However a recent published study from the…
A New Trend in Grocery Shopping: Smaller Stores
The supersizing of cars, homes, retail shopping centers, and mega grocery stores is making way for a shift toward downsizing, simplifying &…
