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Scientifically Proven Ways to Lose Body Fat
July 28, 2023
Female physician measuring body fat of male patient with skinfold calipers
When most people diet, their goal is to lose weight. But our weight – whether we’re 120 pounds or 250 pounds — doesn’t directly correlate to health like many people think it does. In population studies weight and body mass index or BMI are linked to health outcomes, but the numbers can be wrong in… See more
What If I Lose Weight Too Quickly?
July 27, 2023
A woman stands on a scale; rapid weight loss can cause health problems.
A lot of people trying to lose weight often start out fast – dropping pounds at a rapid pace. But losing weight too fast can be detrimental to your health and sabotage your overall goals. Rapid weight loss is often followed by rapid weight gain. Or worse: Rapid weight loss can put your health at… See more
How Your Gut Biome Can Affect Your Weight
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 14, 2023
You’ve cleaned-up your diet, cut your calories and ramped up your workouts, but the scale still hasn’t budged. We all know that managing weight can be a difficult, complex process. And experts still don’t have all the answers. But a new weight management variable has caught the attention of… See more
How Much Should I Weigh?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 12, 2022
How Much Should I Weigh?
Do you feel may like you’re on a lifelong journey to lose 20 elusive pounds? Or maybe you’re a hard gainer – always trying to put on 10 pounds. Either way, managing your weight can be very frustrating, especially if you’re living a healthy lifestyle. Why is it so hard? Logically, weight management… See more
Understanding the Colors of Fat: How to Convert White to Brown Fat
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 11, 2022
visual diagram of brown, beige, and white fat cells
The fat around your waist, snuggled up to your organs and clinging to your thighs and backside isn’t just a nuisance. It’s actually a remarkable component of your body composition. Fat has many benefits, such as giving you energy, manages cholesterol and blood pressure, helps escort some vitamins… See more
What Caused Your Quarantine 15
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 16, 2022
What Caused Your Quarantine 15
As Covid-19 transitions from pandemic to endemic, it’s left another major public health issue in its wake -- significant weight gain. The U.S. was dealing with an obesity epidemic long before Covid hit. Between 2017 and 2018, about 42… See more
5 Facts About Metabolism that are Misunderstood
March 17, 2022
Woman playing on the floor with her dog
We think we know a lot about weight management and our metabolism. But there’s a surprising number of misconceptions about both — and that can make it harder for us to stay healthy as we age. Here are five misunderstood facts about your metabolism.

What is Metabolism & How Does it Work?…

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How Does Your Metabolism Work?
March 17, 2022
Two older men and a child holding surf boards
You probably hear a lot about your metabolism. From late night TV commercials to internet ads, the world is awash in solutions to speed up your metabolism. But what exactly is our metabolism and what role does it play in our health?

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is the chemical process… See more
Study on Blood Sugar Levels and Hunger
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2021
blood sugar and hunger

Are You Hungry All the Time? You May have Low Blood Sugar

You’re trying to lose weight. But despite your best efforts, it’s not working. One problem is that you’re hungry most of the time, even shortly after eating a meal. Ignoring hunger will make you feel miserable, while giving in can… See more
Why I Recommend Olive Oil
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 17, 2020
Olive oil health benefits
I encourage my patients to increase healthy fat intake. Along with fish, certain nuts and seeds, avocado, and even a few saturated fats like coconut oil, I strongly advocate for daily intake of extra virgin olive oil. Most patients know that olive oil is healthy, but are confused about how to… See more

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