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How Stress Can Impact Weight… And What To Do About It

2021-07-24

By Madeleine Ortiz Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge or demand, and in the short term, stress is actually beneficial. It keeps us alert in dangerous situations, helps us stay focused when we have to finish something by a deadline and, according to Dr. Michael Lyon, is even the reason most of us…

My Weight Live Podcast: How Hormones Impact Weight

2021-01-18

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The My Weight– What To Know podcast covers all aspects of what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. We talk to psychologists, dietitians and physicians about strategies and treatments available for reaching our best weight in a sustainable way. To listen on Spotify, click here. To listen to more episodes of our My Weight…

Three Things Men Should Know About Reaching A Healthier Weight

2021-01-03

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By Ansley Dalbo Alex Schwarzer can point to the moment when he knew he needed to do something about his weight– “My grandparents had passed away from cancer, I had another colleague who passed away, and it really put a frame around my life. What do I want to achieve?” It was that moment that…

How To Get Started Finding Medical Help for Weight

2020-12-31

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By Madeleine Ortiz The most commonly held belief about weight loss is that the key is simply eating less and moving more. Despite the popularity of this view, according to obesity specialist Dr. Sue Pedersen, it’s simply not true. “For most people living with obesity and excess weight,” she says, “diet and exercise alone aren’t…

The Four C’s For Successful Weight Management

2020-11-24

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By: Kim DeMattia Trying to lose weight can feel like an uphill battle, especially when diet culture perpetuates the idea that all we have to do is “eat less and move more.” Scrolling through an Instagram feed filled with wellness bloggers and fitness influencers, with “perfect” bodies wearing stylish athleisure can make anyone feel like they…

Helpful or Stigmatizing? 5 Things Everyone Should Know About BMI

2020-08-19

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By Madeleine Ortiz BMI, or body mass index was invented nearly 200 years ago, and though it can still be a valuable tool when it comes to an initial diagnosis of obesity – it’s not without flaws. Here are some things to consider when it comes to BMI and your health. 1. BMI is not…

My Weight Live Podcast: The Science of Weight

2020-08-12

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Episode description: Endocrinologist Dr. Sue Pedersen discusses what scientists now know about the biology of weight and body size, shares how she helps her patients with obesity, and discusses what studies show is actually effective for managing weight over the long-run. To listen on Spotify, click here. To listen on Apple Podcasts, click here. To…

How To Get Started Finding Medical Help for Weight

2020-06-25

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By Madeleine Ortiz The most commonly held belief about weight loss is that the key is simply eating less and moving more. Despite the popularity of this view, according to obesity specialist Dr. Sue Pedersen, it’s simply not true. “For most people living with obesity and excess weight,” she says, “diet and exercise alone aren’t…

What To Know About Weight And Hormones

2020-05-11

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By Madeleine Ortiz Anyone who has ever been on a diet has probably experienced the moment when the weight loss begins to slow, but hunger really increases. The scale was dropping and everything was feeling good, but then, even though our diet hasn’t changed, our weight plateaus and the constant hunger feels impossible to resist.…

The True Impact Of Our Culture On Weight

2020-03-31

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Many people feel that excess weight or obesity is a person’s FAULT, the result of poor choices and a lack of willpower. The truth is that our society and our environment affect our weight and influences our choices in ways we’re not even aware of. Think about it this way… There’s no debate that the…