Nobody wants to be overweight. Just about every patient I see has tried desperately hard to lose weight, often starving themselves for weeks and exercising until they are injured. Why is it hard to lose weight? An interesting study was done interviewing people with different ailments and asking these people
Perimenopause and Menopause With Weight Gain: Menopause is a state characterized by the absence of menstruation for 12 months. With menopause comes a cascade of changes in the body, but one of the most obvious external changes in many females is weight gain. Most women notice some weight gain as they enter
With all of the excellent food choices that surround us, weight gain is a common occurrence. However, gaining weight after a plastic surgery procedure is a significant issue and has an extra set of consequences. Postoperative weight gain can occur for many reasons, including changes in hormonal levels and the
What to Know About Bariatric Surgery and Obesity: Obesity is a worldwide health problem that predisposes to several medical conditions. The co-morbid issues include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, arthritis, infertility, and certain cancers. In the United States, the incidence of obesity is
According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. In the DSM-5, BED is described as regular episodes of consuming large quantities of food (often to the point of physical discomfort), and more than a person may
During weight loss phases, the decrease in food intake can leave you feeling worn out and run down. Reduction in overall calories is commonly associated with fatigue, lethargy, brain fog, irritability, and overall, not feeling great. It is important to know how to increase energy levels. Your body is like
It comes as no surprise that the consumption of processed foods such as chips, candy bars, and the like are correlated with weight gain and obesity. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7399967/) These foods lack nutritional value and pack the calories, leading one to feel unsatisfied and often craving more. But are there other factors
Bariatric surgery is considered one of the best treatments for severe obesity; however, it is not a quick fix and still involves changes to one’s diet and lifestyle. Anyone who has had bariatric surgery can attest to it; that it is not the “easy way out.” Making healthy choices and
Before Eating Off Track: If you’ve decided to commit to a healthy eating plan but find yourself reverting to old habits or feeling tempted by foods that you know are unlikely to help get you to your goal, you’re not alone. Don’t beat yourself up! Old habits die hard, and
Sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is the most common procedure performed worldwide. It remains popular with surgeons and patients due to its reproducibility and safety profile. Despite being the new kid on the block (it has been around for about 20 years as a stand-alone procedure) it has been proclaimed by multiple
