Self-Esteem and Self-Talk

Words are powerful; they have the power to comfort and bolster confidence, and they just as easily have the opposite effect. They can undermine self-esteem, confidence, personal happiness, and goal achievement. From our first breath, we are surrounded by people, all...
7 Tips to Keep the Weight Off

7 Tips to Keep the Weight Off

Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine Losing weight is half the challenge. Keeping it off is just as important. Diets that promise rapid weight loss often ignore this reality. Once you reach your goal weight at your medical weight loss program, you will need...
Five Steps to Starting a Successful Weight-Loss Plan

Five Steps to Starting a Successful Weight-Loss Plan

Turn on the television, surf the internet, or spend a few minutes on your favorite app and you’re bound to see many weight-loss plans and programs that promise to make you skinny, attractive, and glowing with health. Every year you find more and more shelves full of...
Being Body Positive about Weight Loss

Being Body Positive about Weight Loss

It’s hard being overweight. The reason why goes far beyond the medical concerns associated with obesity. Even when you lose weight and improve your health; feeling body positive can be a whole different challenge. For many people, the drive behind personal weight loss...