Why is it so hard to lose weight?
The reason losing weight is so hard is that most people are doing it the wrong way. Weight loss is not a destination, it’s a growth opportunity. Contrary to what the weight loss industry has trained us to believe, the struggle with body fat/weight issues is NOT about food. If it were that simple, we […]
Do Detox Diets Work?
We have all heard of detox diets and their supposed magical benefits. But do detox diets work? The answer to that is, “It depends.” The most typical type of detox program these days involves a period of fasting and then a strict diet usually involving veggie juice, smoothies, water, and herbal teas. Often a detox […]
Obesity, Hormones, and Anti-Obesity Medications
Dr. Tchang and I discussed the following topics about Obesity, Hormones, and Anti-Obesity Medications: Watch the video to learn more about Obesity, Hormones, and Anti Obesity Medication And here is a link to the full-length version of our conversation about Obesity, Hormones, and Anti Obesity Medication. If you want to lose weight for the last time […]
The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake
What do you think is the biggest weight loss mistake that people make? You may think it’s eating too much or choosing the wrong diet. Or maybe you think it’s not exercising enough? But there is another, far more fundamental mistake people make when trying to lose weight. We so easily forget that we don’t […]
Why Am I Gaining Weight for No Reason?
I have heard many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s ask “Why am I gaining weight for no reason?” They say that they haven’t changed anything but the pounds are steadily increasing. Some women have expressed gaining 25 pounds or more over the course of a year and they can’t figure out why. It […]
How to Eat for Weight Loss
The topic of how to eat for weight loss is extremely controversial. There are a million and one diets out there, all claiming their way is the best way. But how do you choose which one is right for you? I’d like to introduce you to a concept that I think is very important to […]
Weight Loss Medications Like Mounjaro and Wegovy – Do They Work?
New class of weight loss medications. Do they work? I review the basics of Wegovy and Mounjaro.
7 Days, 40 Plant Foods
Last week I was meeting with our team of nutritionists and we were talking about a challenge we had heard of. The challenge was to eat 40 DIFFERENT plant WHOLE foods in 7 days. It’s important to note that we are not talking about flours of any kind..it has to be a whole or mostly […]
Control Cravings with This ONE Rule!
What happens when cravings rule you? It can feel almost impossible to overcome them!
In this video, I explain the ONE rule you can use right away to free yourself of cravings!
How Much Protein Should You Eat?
Oh boy…this is the question that has launched a thousand diet wars! Setting aside all of the dietary dogma out there for a moment my simple answer to this question is “listen to your body”. That is step one. If you are not eating enough protein you will most likely be tired and hungry. You […]