What to do when you slip-up
A wise mentor once told me that “Weight gain is part of every successful weight loss program.” If that is true, why…
Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Expert Advice and Updates on Medical Weight Loss
When to Stop Weight Loss Medication
Perhaps the most common question I get from both referring doctors and patients is, “When should weight loss medication be stopped?” In…
Invest in Yourself
When is the last time you did something nice just for yourself? So many people who begin a well-intentioned weight loss effort…
New Weight Loss Medication Wegovy™ Approved by the FDA
Today the FDA approved semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly injection for chronic weight management. The brand name will be Wegovy™.* The molecule semaglutide…
Conquering Stress Eating
Many people trying to lose weight believe that obesity is caused by eating too much and exercising too little. We think that…
The Earwax Ball that Saved a Man’s Life
Could it really be true? Could a ball of earwax save a man’s life? A man came to see me complaining that…
Four Elements of a Successful Weight Loss Program
Wegovy – Looking for Wegovy information? Sorry – email program keeps messing up my links! Click here for the Wegovy article… -Dr.…
Overcoming Shame and Guilt
In my 25 years practicing medicine, I have never seen a medical problem associated with more shame and guilt than obesity. If…
Self-Monitoring Strategies to Improve Weight Loss
An article this month in Obesity looks at the importance of self-monitoring strategies to promote and sustain weight loss. The authors conclude…
