Dr. Nikita Shah

Weight Loss

How to Be More Consistent with Your Weight Loss Efforts

Losing weight can be a challenging journey, but it’s one that’s definitely possible with consistency. In this blog post, I’ll share my own experiences with weight loss and why I believe that consistency is key to success. I’ll also provide some tips on how to be more consistent with your weight loss efforts. My Story […]

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Weight Loss in 50s

Navigating Food & Losing Weight After 50: Tips from Dr. Shah and Dr. Awad

Today, I have a special treat for you. I have invited Dr. Awad, the founder of VibrantMD, to share some of her invaluable strategies for weight loss. As a family medicine physician and certified weight loss coach, Dr. Awad specializes in guiding women over 50 toward achieving their weight loss goals. Although her expertise primarily

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Stength

Preserving Your Strength: Safeguarding the Skeletal Muscle System during Weight Loss

While I work closely with my patients, there’s a lot that I keep an eye on—- it’s the benefit of having a very hands-on doctor and having dedicated time set aside for your care. However, there are certain areas that I assess that may go unnoticed by patients (because it may not be top of

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Breaking the Cycle: Self-Sabotage and its Impact on Weight Loss

Are you tired of starting a weight loss and health journey only to find yourself undermining your own progress and sabotaging your efforts, often unintentionally? This can manifest in a variety of ways such as: Succumbing to cravings— you think “Oh, a little bite won’t hurt.” Engaging in negative self-talk— you think “This will never

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Consistency is Key to Weight Loss: Dr. Nikita Shah Shares Her Story

I have certainly experienced my fair share of short-lived weight loss attempts. It wasn’t until I realized that striving for consistency, rather than perfection, is the key to overall well-being, even if it may not appear glamorous. I experienced the majority of my weight gain during my medical training (ironic, right?). This period was characterized

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Hunger

The Real Culprits Behind Hunger: Appetite Hormones

While thyroid and estrogen hormones are often blamed for weight gain, overeating, and hunger, it is actually the appetite hormones that play a significant role behind the scenes. Our appetite is not governed by willpower or conscious thought, but rather by hormones. Also, these appetite hormones are not routinely examined in laboratories so the hormones

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Anti-Obesity

Starting and Sticking to a Fitness Routine: Tips and Insights from a Physician Running Coach

Starting and sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging, especially when we’re juggling various responsibilities and priorities. However, incorporating movement into our daily lives can have numerous physical and mental benefits, such as reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing overall health. In this blog post, we’ll share some valuable tips and insights from Dr.

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Anti-Obesity

Why is it so hard to lose weight? And why does the weight return?

After weight loss, your body goes into overdrive to put the weight back on! 😱 This phenomenon is called “metabolic adaptation.” Let’s break it down and see why this happens: 🧐 Metabolic adaptation refers to the body’s physiological response to weight loss due to decreased calories and increased physical activity.  When individuals reduce their calorie

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