Dr Ziltzer | Scottsdale Weight Loss

Why We Gain Weight

Posted: Jan 17 in Our Blog by

A study at University of Texas showed that women tend not to notice weight gain of up to 8.8 pounds. This study supports a major reason why we as individuals as well as a society in general become obese.

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How To Solve Holiday Eating

Posted: Nov 23 in Our Blog by

For many people, being excited about the holiday season is synonymous with being excited for the holiday treats. This time of year brings cookies, cakes, pastries and beverages that are not available throughout the rest of the year, which makes it more difficult to stick with your weight management plan. Stay on track this year by reading Dr. Ziltzer and Dr. Primack’s short guide to solving these common holiday eating issues.

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Learn from those who have been successful

Posted: Apr 20 in Our Blog by

You may have heard of the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR), but if not, it is a good way to learn from others that have been successful in weight loss. To be included in the registry, you have to lose 30 pounds and keep it off for a year. The registry started in 1994 and now has over 5000 members.

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How I eat pizza

Posted: Aug 24 in Our Blog by

Chronic dieters are caught in a world of extremes. At times, they either are dieting, trying to be “perfect” and losing weight. At other times, they have no plan, and frequently overeat. At these times, they use overly judgmental statements such as “I’m being bad today.” I am not a fan of this type of “on or off” thinking. Life is more of a dimmer than an “on-off switch.” A colleague of mine uses the concept of dimmer thinking to manage living in moderation. How then does a Scottsdale Weight Loss Center doctor eat pizza?

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10 weight myths busted

Posted: Apr 30 in Our Blog by

Myth: It’s just calories in and calories out.

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Government Task Force on Childhood Obesity

Posted: Mar 05 in Our Blog by

This year the government launched a task force to combat childhood obesity. The campaign Lets Move, is lead by First Lady Michelle Obama, an aims to improve school lunches and snacks, increase physical activity, and make healthy food more affordable.

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Top 10 Super bowl Food Facts and Tips

Posted: Feb 01 in Our Blog by

1. The Super Bowl is ranked as the number two food consumption event of the year, second only to Thanksgiving

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New Recommendations on Childhood Obesity

Posted: Jan 01 in Our Blog by

All children should be screened for obesity, and children with obesity should be referred for medical treatment. These are the new guidelines from the US Preventative Services Task Force, the result of analysis of current available data and the risks of not treating childhood obesity.

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Sitting around causes heart attacks!

Posted: Dec 22 in Our Blog by

There is a wealth of evidence that being sedentary contributes to heart disease.

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Exercise reduces anxiety

Posted: Nov 11 in Our Blog by

In the world of medical weight loss (Bariatrics), one of the most important factors to keeping off the pounds is physical activity.

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