Dieting: 3 Steps to Avoid the Temptation to “Cheat”
How do you lose weight without struggling with temptation? The reason that surgical weight loss procedures are so effective is because they remove willpower from the equation. Weight loss procedures reduce temptation by decreasing your appetite or yearning for food, as well as decreasing the size of the stomach, not only limiting your meal size, […]
Dieting and the Willpower Myth
A new study by the Institute for Wellness Education shows that sixty-eight percent of women believe that willpower is the most important factor for losing weight. Another random sampling shows that both men and women dieters rely on their will power alone. One disheartening hidden challenge of losing weight is that weight is resistant to […]
Does Drinking Water Really Help You Lose Weight?
Most of us have spent our entire lives with parents, friends and doctors telling us we need to drink more water. The most common belief is we need to drink eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day, which equals about 2 liters, or half a gallon. This is called the 8×8 rule and is very […]
Guest Blog by Dr. Hardick – Is There a Dark Side to Ketosis?
The Keto Diet is getting more and more attention and seems to be the latest craze in diets. However, most people don’t really understand what a Keto Diet is and what the benefits come with it. Dr. Hardick in his blog, “Is there a Dark Side to Keytosis” explained it quite well in layman terms […]
What Diet to Expect Post Weight Loss Surgery
Deciding to have weight loss surgery always comes with a slew of questions from my patients. One of the most common questions is what kind of diet to expect once you have taken the plunge. It is important to know that there are certain foods to ignore post-bariatric surgery, and others to make sure you […]
Is Cholesterol a Good or Bad Thing?
Mainstream media has villainized cholesterol, but why? Did you know that cholesterol is vital for: Brain function – your body uses cholesterol to power electrical signals. In fact, your brain has the highest concentration of cholesterol in your body. Hormone production – cholesterol is the precursor for the synthesis of hormones such as testosterone and […]