Low calorie diets coupled with intermittent fasting have potential for helping patients with obesity to lose weight. A Low Calorie Diet (LCD) has consistently been found to be an effective lifestyle intervention for patients with obesity. While pharmacological and surgical…
There is promising evidence that Pilates can improve body composition for patients with obesity. Physical activity is a long-recognized strategy and recommendation for weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. When we think of physical activity in the context of…
When you take the time to identify, nurture and focus the individual and group talents of your team toward common goals, there is very little you can’t accomplish together. Everyone wants a high performing team. Yet, today, it may seem…
Low calorie diets, lifestyle changes, and meal replacements are more reliable for long-term weight loss. Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered much attention because of their efficacy in helping adults with obesity lose weight. Wegovy was developed as a weight loss…
Mindful eating can help mitigate grazing behaviors and bring awareness to the needs of patients with obesity. Bringing awareness to our eating habits is important to reduce or to extinguish non-preferred eating behaviors such as inattentive eating, eating when not…
While it is advantageous to offer your high quality nutritional products in-house, adding a convenient online purchasing option for your patients has many benefits. It has also never been as easy to do as it is today. Let’s face it,…
Plantar fasciitis and its associated discomfort lead to decreased mobility and decreased quality of life — but stretching and lifestyle changes can help. For patients with obesity, daily activities such as standing or walking can be painful or uncomfortable, particularly…
Spring cleaning isn’t just good for your home; it’s also a great way to super-charge your practice. While you’re likely familiar with Spring cleaning your home, you may not have thought about Spring cleaning your weight loss practice. Not simply…
Good quality sleep is important for patients with obesity. While the amount of sleep we get is important, so is the quality of that sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but more…
Opening a new weight loss practice or expanding your services to include weight loss is a big decision. Including these five considerations as you create your action plan will increase your likelihood of success and enjoyment. While the pitfalls and…