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...

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...

Obesity is a medical disease characterized by a chronic metabolic dysregulation of energy in which there is a higher than normal weight...

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!...

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...

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, clinical practice guidelines of excellence call for not only treating the...

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...

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...