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Do Men Lose Weight Differently Than Women?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Leave a comment

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men and weightOne thing couples in our program notice is that men usually lose weight faster than women. Does weight loss really differ for men, and how?

It’s true; men do tend to lose weight more quickly and easily than women. Studies of men and women eating a diet of equal calories and exercise have shown men lose weight easier and quicker. The reason goes back to basic survival and the different biological needs of men and women.

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Weight Loss Counseling: What’s It All About?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by 3 Comments

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weight loss counselingOf all the aspects of a successful weight loss program, I believe weight loss counseling is one of the most critical. Why? Weight loss counseling is where the rubber hits the road ??? where we really get to the bottom of what’s behind someone’s individual weight issue and how we can help them overcome it.

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Menopause and Weight Gain: Can It Be Avoided?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by 1 Comment

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menopause and weight gainFor many women, menopause marks a new phase in their battle with excess weight. Unfortunately, menopause and weight gain commonly go hand-in-hand. In fact, one of my most common patient situations is weight loss for menopause.

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5 Common Roadblocks to Weight Loss

Posted on June 2, 2011 by 1 Comment

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In my practice I???ve helped hundreds of people lose weight and live healthier lives. I???ve also noticed that there seem to be certain things that trip people up time and time again on the way to their goals. Here are 5 of those common roadblocks you can avoid:

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Facing The Genetics of Obesity

Posted on April 28, 2011 by 3 Comments

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weight and genesWhen it comes to weight, not all people are created equal, it seems.

You probably know some ???naturally thin??? people in your own life. The ones who never exercise, seem to eat anything they want, and yet not gain weight. Likewise, you probably know people (maybe yourself!) that seem to gain weight very easily, even if they exercise more and eat less than the ???naturally thin??? folks.

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Brown Fat: What is It?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Leave a comment

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fat cellsSomething many of us in the weight loss community have been following lately is the research on brown fat, a.k.a. brown adipose tissue, or BAT.

Why are we so interested? Preliminary research suggests this special kind of fat, found mostly at the back of the neck and along the base of the spine, seems to be connected with helping control and regulate one???s metabolism and weight.

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