Motivation Tip: Stay Positive
Got Splurge? Don’t get down. Did you overdo it a little last night? Did you have too much cake at a party? Too many buffalo…
Editorial: Weight fluctuation increase the risk of heart disease.
Yo-yo diet may increase your risk of heart disease and premature death. Scale and Tape Measure A number is just a number, but if…
Myth: Detox is a healthy way to reboot your metabolism
Detox the myth that detox diets are healthy. Fruit and Vegetable Smoothy Detox or detoxification diets are being sold as the cure to…
Research: Web and Email-Based Support May Help with Weight Loss
Email based support may be superior for weight loss. Support Group Weight loss is tough and difficult under even the best circumstances. Almost…
Myth: The More I Work Out, the More I Lose
Exercise is not a great means to lose weight. Exercise To lose weight, you can do this two ways: eat fewer calories than you…
Myth: Exercise Turns Fat Into Muscle
No amount of exercise will turn fat into muscle. Sit-Ups I remember in high school that guys and my football coaches used this statement. …
Research:Hiding Eating Habits in Youth Tied to Obesity
Obesity Tied to Secretive Eating I am not an expert on eating disorders or obesity for that matter, but as a primary care physician,…
Research: Is overweight Protective or Not?
Being moderately overweight is not protective in overall mortality. Obesity: Belly One of the problems in research is when you oversimplify or unintentionally skew…
Motivation Tip: Sacrifice the Fat
Your health should be more important. [pullquote]Sacrifice those high-calorie foods that you crave for something that matters more: your health.[/pullquote]I know you crave something. There…
Recipe: Roasted Asparagus
A delicious side dish that will add a lot of flavor to any meal. A simple and delicious dish to serve with roast meats….