You’re eating well. You’re putting in the work. But the number on the scale won’t move — and you don’t know why. Before you blame yourself, I want to ask you something: How well are you sleeping? As a board-certified obesity medicine physician in Orlando, Florida, sleep is one of the very first things I […]
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You Don’t Need to Always Have “Obesity” to Benefit from Expert Help One of the most common questions I hear is: “My BMI is normal—can you still help me?” The short answer? Absolutely. At Weight Sense, we understand that the number on your BMI chart doesn’t tell the whole story. Even patients with “normal” BMI who
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The Reality of Holiday Weight Gain The holiday season brings more than family celebrations—it also brings some predictable challenges around food and routines. Research shows that most adults gain 1–2 pounds between mid-November and January. While that number may seem small, the concern is that most people don’t lose this weight after the holidays end,
Managing Constipation While on Weight Loss Medications What is Constipation? Constipation occurs when you have fewer than three bowel movements per week, or when bowel movements are difficult or painful. Normal bowel habits vary from person to person—some people go three times a day, while others go once every three days. You may have constipation
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Yesterday, I was thinking about the goals I’ve made for myself in the New Year. Funny enough, my actions to reach my goals have fallen to the wayside slightly. Can you relate? If you didn’t know, I recently moved practice locations, and with the move— some of the things I set out to do aren’t
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Try this— Eat a savory breakfast, not a sweet one. Starting your day with a yummy, savory breakfast is an excellent way to improve your health and help you lose weight. A breakfast that is naturally sugar-free or has a low glycemic index will help regulate your blood sugars, improve hormonal imbalances, and help with
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Welcome to 2024! I wish you the best this new year, especially regarding your health and wellness. At the top of most New Year resolutions are “weight loss”. But did you know 80% of New Year Dieters quit by the end of January? Why? Well, the diet and weight loss industry for decades has pushed
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In a recent revelation, world-renowned media personality Oprah Winfrey shared her journey with weight loss and her use of anti-obesity medicine in an interview with People.com. Making headlines, Winfrey candidly expressed: “I’m absolutely done with the shaming from other people and particularly myself,” Winfrey told People. “The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for
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Holiday weight gain is real. People are eating out more at dinner parties and events, drinking more alcohol, and sleeping less. There are also a lot of seasonal treats, desserts, and food pushers— everywhere. But this doesn’t mean you must be “de-railed” on your wellness journey. You can continue to lose weight and gain health
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Obesity stands as the primary risk factor for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. See, Obesity is not just a weight issue—- or an aesthetic issue. It is a health risk, and it’s a well-established risk factor in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A common denominator between obesity and diabetes is insulin resistance. I think
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