Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss
Weight Loss Strategies for patients of Clinical Nutrition Center in Denver, CO.
We’ve all been there before – we spend 6 months working so hard to lose weight, but before we know it, we run out of steam. We get hungry at night, start eating carbs, and feel like our willpower goes…
One of the biggest hurdles people face when trying to keep weight off is impulsivity. Think of impulsivity as your ability to resist things in the moment – the bowl of chips on the table at a restaurant, the container…
A new study published in the journal Cognition examines two types of willpower – synchronic and diachronic. Synchronic willpower involves exercising willpower in the moment – for example, trying not to eat the potato chips sitting on the table. Diachronic…
This month in the Journal of Obesity, a study was published that looked at patterns of weight gain in over 13,000 US adults over a 10 year period. During the study period, the average US adult gained 9.2 pounds /…
A study published June 3rd in JAMA found that weight loss lowers cancer risk. In this study of over 30,000 people with a Body Mass Index of 35 or more, those who lost a lot of weight (around 20% /…
The FDA has approved a very exciting medication called Mounjaro™. Although approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes, a side effect of Mounjaro™ is weight loss. The same molecule, tirzapeptide, is being researched for weight loss as well. Mounjaro™ is…
Updated 3/22/2023 Wegovy Available at Retail Pharmacies Click here to see if you have insurance coverage for Wegovy. There is a lot of interest in developing safe and effective weight loss medications. Right now, we are seeing great results with…
Meal replacement programs are an effective tool to help people safely lose weight and keep it off. I am commonly asked about the Optifast Program. Optifast is made by Nestle, and each Optifast 800 Shake, Soup or Bar contains an…
I had the pleasure of finally attending an in-person medical weight loss conference! As president of the Obesity Medicine Association, I enjoyed my role in offering comprehensive training to physicians, PA’s, and nurse practitioners regarding how to help patients lose…
The most common question I receive about medical weight loss from patients is: “How much weight should I lose?” Inappropriate weight loss goals It is not surprising that people pick a goal weight from some time in their past when…
