by Chester Tam | Dec 18, 2020 | Obesity Medicine
Almost everyone has tried to lose weight and failed. Many of us have tried at least 7 times. Our average patient has tried 8-12 times. We try the latest fad diet or new supplement, each of them promising to be the next quick diet fix or weight loss miracle. Overweight...
by Chester Tam | Dec 15, 2020 | Obesity Medicine
At least each month another “new” diet hits the scene with all of its fanfare. Yet so rarely does someone lose weight after a couple of weeks, or keep it off for any length of time. Why is this? To be successful, one needs a group of tools all at the same time. I like...
by Chester Tam | Dec 14, 2020 | Lifestyle
Cally Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C It’s no secret; motivation for weight loss is hard to sustain. After fad dieting for what feels like an eternity, motivation may seem impossible at this point. However, if you can dig deep and discover your why, you will finally lose the...
by Chester Tam | Dec 9, 2020 | Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle means a lot more than a diet and physical activity. When you start a medical weight loss program you’ll make a series of healthy changes from the inside out. This includes learning how to manage stress. If a healthy diet and exercise are two...
by Chester Tam | Dec 8, 2020 | Lifestyle
Your lifestyle is a series of day-to-day behaviors, habits, and actions. They can influence your mental and physical health, as well as affect the way you gain and lose weight. Some common behaviors that influence your weight are: The foods you eat The way you spend...
