When we are young, everything is a “first”. Every event, experience, holiday, and new person seems fresh and new. The possibilities seem...

Have you ever been told that you should lose so much weight that it seemed too daunting to even try? Has a doctor ever told you that you...

There is a recent “news cycle” in weight loss medication. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was approved to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on May...

Preventive and routine care is care that helps prevent health problems or finds them before they become serious. Examples of common...

August is glorious in the Pacific Northwest! Many people enjoy travel and special events. It is hard to believe that Fall and Back to School and the season change is almost upon us. Typically, people get out of routines in the summer and try to get back into routines in the Fall. This includes health routines. At Rainier Medical, we find that many people gain some weight during the summer and would like to get back to their "Peak" before the holiday season comes around again.

After finally reaching a healthier weight after having obesity for decades, some people have unexpected reactions to their new bodies....

What is the link between depression and anxiety? If you are concerned about both, how do you address them both at the same time? Which came first? These are a few of the complex questions that many people face. Statistics show that about 43% of adults with depression have obesity (compared to all adults in America, of which 32% have obesity). Conversely, studies show that people with obesity have a 55% greater risk of developing depression. Thus, the relationship is said to b

Obesity is a medical disease characterized by a chronic metabolic dysregulation of energy in which there is a higher than normal weight set-point that is defended by a host of metabolic adaptations. Obesity is a worldwide problem that causes not only medical consequences but also may cause disturbances in psychosocial functioning. This may be due to weight bias and stigmatization in part or whole.

People with the chronic condition of overweight/obesity who have lost a significant amount of weight benefit from longitudinal care and...

Losing weight and keeping it off is difficult enough for many reasons. Add to the intrinsic difficulty the mixed messages people get, the...

Congratulations! You are on Week 7 and half way through a 12 week program. This is a fun week. We are going to celebrate your victories! You have had many of them already and it is hard! Recognition and positive thinking is crucial for the adversity acceptance it takes to do something hard. We are all doing something difficult, swimming upstream and going against the grain. It is not easy, but it is worth it, and let’s see why!

Today is December 25th, the date on which Christmas is celebrated. Many of you are opening gifts this morning that may be wrapped in...

Top Ten Things to Keep in Mind As You Plan Your Holidays

My message in today’s blog is one of gratitude for the privilege of working with each and every one of you. It has been thirteen years...

The Perfect Week

As the understanding of obesity progressess, research is continuing to look at the the underlying causes of differences in metabolism...

During the Fall Challenge, you have been asked to do "Color My Day" to win an entry to a drawing. But, that is only the tip of the iceberg of what the app we use can do. Today, I will show you what a fully completed profile on the app can do to enhance your health program.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, clinical practice guidelines of excellence call for not only treating the condition of overweight/obesity, but also for addressing the comprehensive healthcare needs individuals with this condition. After all, effective treatment for one thing loses its impact if a competing condition causes illness. Historically, this has emphasized ensuring people were up to date on routine health maintenance, as studies showed that

It is week 2 of the Fall Challenge. Congratulations to everyone who has decided to invest some space in your brain, time, and life to take care of yourself. The Fall Challenge is based on engagement with the Color My Day portion of the HealthTrac app. A video on how to do this was sent out to everyone signed up for the challenge and is posted here on the website. The Color My Day is a holistic way of looking at weight management. It does not just look at “calories in, calori

The 10 Week Fall Challange begins on Monday and I am so thrilled with the signups! I wanted tot take today for a pregame huddle and talk...