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Wellness
Oct 20, 2022
“I feel like I don’t really eat much, but I’m not losing weight.” Sound familiar? If you’ve been feeling this way, let’s talk about some sneaky reasons why we sometimes don’t lose weight as expected.Keep in mind that everybody—and every...
Jul 13, 2022
Whether you’re doing it on accident because of a busy schedule or on purpose because of a bulging waistline, skipping meals is not the best way to lose weight and stay healthy. The truth is, this strategy can backfire.People think...
Oct 12, 2021
Carrying around excess weight can be a health hazard, but it’s not easy to figure out how to manage your weight—especially during major life events like marriage, pregnancy, career stress, injuries, and pandemics, when weight gain is especially common.The thought...
Aug 28, 2021
Every time you go to the doctor, they’ll need your weight and blood pressure. Facing the doctor’s scale can make you feel uneasy. And as you feel the blood pressure armband tighten, you may wonder why your doctor needs these...
Aug 19, 2021
Maybe you’ve heard of the body positive or weight neutral movement that has been gaining momentum in social media in the last couple years. Health at Every Size means exactly how it sounds: moving toward the idea of exploring health...
Jun 18, 2021
Let’s talk about intuitive eating. (Never heard of it? Jump over to this article on what intuitive eating is and then come back.) Now that you know the basics, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of how to incorporate...
May 13, 2021
Maybe you’ve heard about body image, but have you heard about body neutrality? Once the groundwork has been laid for understanding body image, you can begin to move toward body neutrality. What is body neutrality?First things first. We can’t run before we’ve learned...
Feb 19, 2021
When you think of “body image,” you may not correlate it to health. What many people, both inside and outside of healthcare, don’t know is how much body image plays into our lives and the decisions we make. Many also...
Jan 6, 2020
So, you’re finally getting the hang of this “college student” thing. You’ve grown quite used to scrambling out of bed for your 8 a.m. Econ lecture, scoping out the quiet spots in the library and regrettably, taking your mom’s healthy...
Jun 9, 2018
Weight loss is challenging. While we all want to find that magic fat-burning strategy that allows weight loss with unlimited calorie intake, that is just not realistic. To achieve a healthy weight, the secret is fueling for performance and getting...
Apr 15, 2018
With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s the time of year when many start thinking about shedding those holiday pounds. But when it comes to losing weight, there are quite a few myths and misconceptions.As a physician,...
Jul 15, 2017
One resident of Grand Prairie, Texas gets stopped on occasion. People tell him, “Excuse me, but you look familiar.” That’s when Roger Lopez, 52, pulls out a picture from his wallet. He replies, “You probably recognize this guy.”The photo he...
Jun 24, 2017
Before you have weight loss (bariatric) surgery, you will likely spend time considering your options. Weight loss surgery can help you lose weight while lowering your risk of medical problems commonly associated with obesity. It is an investment in your...
Jun 16, 2017
When the 46-year-old resident of Irving went back to her work as a librarian after the summer break, some students thought the school hired a new librarian.It wasn’t a new librarian; it was still Renee Newry, but she had gastric...
Jun 6, 2017
Weight loss surgery is complex because the operation itself is only one part of the solution. I tell my patients all the time, “I don’t care if you’re big or small, if you don’t exercise or get regular physical activity...
May 10, 2017
As most of us know, obesity is linked to chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. But that’s not all. Studies have found that excess weight can be linked to many other harmful health issues, as well.Here are the four...
Dec 27, 2016
The holidays are over and you’re left with some presents, a lot of dishes and most likely a few extra pounds. So, how can you lose those holiday pounds?One solution is more exercise.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard School...
May 5, 2016
For many people, weight loss can be a challenge. But the even greater struggle can be keeping off the weight you lose. A recent story in the New York Times profiled former reality TV contestants from ‘The Biggest Loser,’ describing...
