Redefining Normal: A habit-based approach to weight management
Meet the Davis family. They have 6 children age 10 through 22. It’s normal for them to be seen walking around the neighborhood in groups. The children play outside daily. They do not own gaming systems, and physical activity is a normal part of daily life for them. They have a large (and impressive) swing […]
Drink Diet Soda, Get Skinny (or even RIPPED)
While vaccines may be the number one health topic on the internet that gets people arguing, artificial (or non-nutritive) sweeteners seem like a close second. I got an angry email the other day regarding my recommendation in my book The Fat Loss Prescription to drink diet sodas instead of regular sodas (if you have to choose) […]
The Reason you Should NEVER Eat Bananas
I was on Facebook this morning and I saw this article about why you shouldn’t eat bananas for breakfast. It lists a bunch of pseudoscientific reasons for not eating them. Complete BS. If you like bananas, go ahead and eat them. They are cheap, convenient, tasty, and despite having some natural occurring sugar, they are […]
Check Your Thin Privilege
It’s a common phenomenon I see on a daily basis especially on the internet. A 22 year old male bodybuilder “Fat Loss Coach” will tell a 52 year old post menopausal female with obesity that she just needs to hit her calorie and macronutrient target to lose weight. Young Fat Loss Coach: It’s all about […]
The Best Diet for Weight Loss
As an obesity physician, I survey all of my patients about their diets. I also make note of the patients who are the most successful at losing and keeping off their weight. There is ONE trait that every successful patient shares in common. Is it their carbohydrate count? Are they vegans? Do they track their calories on an app? […]