by Chester Tam | Apr 13, 2021 | Lifestyle
All too often we hear that women have a harder time losing weight than men. It isn’t necessarily a gender issue but a physiological one. Let’s have a look at the challenges that women may be facing. Top 3 Weight Loss Challenges Women Face: 1. Women have less lean...
by Chester Tam | Apr 12, 2021 | Getting Active, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
Do you find that every time you and your husband go on a diet or weight loss program together, he loses weight faster? You eat the same foods and exercise the same amount, but his results are faster and more dramatic. Don’t feel discouraged. A combination of biology...
by Chester Tam | Mar 12, 2021 | Obesity Medicine
It’s not unusual for people to have tried dozens of diets before coming to Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. If this sounds like you or someone you know, the problem likely lies in the understanding of obesity as a disease. Dieting without weight loss results can be...
by Chester Tam | Feb 23, 2021 | Healthy Eating
A primary energy source for our bodies is carbohydrates. They have an important role in our diets but many people eat carbs in excess and gain weight. Most weight loss programs will have you reduce your carb intake. This helps avoid the fat buildup from high...
by Chester Tam | Feb 3, 2021 | Lifestyle
Periods of very-low-calorie intake force our bodies to burn fat to meet our energy needs. When fat burns, it releases ketones that cause the body to make less ghrelin, a hunger hormone. As a result, intermittent fasting can increase metabolism, decrease hunger, and...
