Knowing what to say about someone’s weight gain or loss is simple if you follow one golden rule of modern communication: Never comment on another person’s weight. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo, and many of my patients and coaching clients find themselves on the...

We often hear questions about how quickly we can lose fat, but recently, someone flipped the script and asked me, “How long is it going to take me to gain muscle?”

Building muscle plays a vital role in maintaining functionality, metabolic health, and quality of life. ...

Since launching our new fan mail feature, we've been excited to receive many thought-provoking questions, including this listener’s concern around increasing their dosage of anti-obesity medication, even when it seems to be effective:

“I’m on day 14 of Zepbound, down...

When it comes to weight loss and health journeys, one thing is clear: the path is rarely a straight line. If you ask anyone who has tried to lose weight or manage their health, they’ll tell you that the body’s responses can be unpredictable. When a patient recently shared...

Have you hit a wall in your weight loss journey or found yourself frustrated by rising hunger and stalled progress? Today, we’re diving into the challenge of metabolic adaptation—the point where your body resists further fat loss, typically around the six-month mark or...

Today, we're tackling a listener's question that highlights a common challenge: balancing the desire for quick weight loss with the need for a sustainable, healthy eating pattern while using weight loss medications.

Let’s dive straight into the question:

"I took Wegovy for a...

Feeling stuck on your health journey? Maybe you don’t even believe it’s possible to achieve the outcomes you want? It’s easy to get bogged down by the numbers and let frustration and self-doubt take over. But here’s what all my long-term successful patients have...

With almost one-third of Americans struggling with obesity, most of us recognize just how serious the issue is. What often gets overlooked, though, is the lesser-known connection between ADHD and obesity. In my practice, where about 60% of patients have ADD or ADHD, I see firsthand...

Are you giving yourself too long to achieve your metabolic health goals?

Many people believe that giving yourself more time will make the process easier, but this often leads to procrastination and frustration. Your timeframe is likely longer than it needs to be, and it’s time to...

Staying committed to your health goals can be tough when life is constantly throwing curveballs. Whether it’s a birthday party, a vacation, or a work event, there will always be something ready to challenge the habits you’ve worked so hard to build. 

So how do you give...

Are you frustrated because your GLP-1 medication isn’t delivering the rapid results other people seem to achieve? It’s common to feel disappointed when your progress falls short of expectations. I know all too well the desire for that “magic” solution where all...

Getting “back on track” is a topic that hits home for me and many of my patients. I’m not a huge fan of this term in general because it implies everything has gone awry, which often isn’t the case. But there are definitely times throughout the year when certain...