Sleep and Your Weight: What’s the Connection?

If you’re feeling tired all the time and also like you’re gaining weight, it may not be your imagination. Sleep deprivation can cause people to develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that may include insulin resistance (when the body doesn’t properly use...

The FDA Okays Vyvanse to Treat Binge Eating Disorder.

We’re excited to announce that, as of January 30th, the FDA has just approved the first medication to treat Binge Eating Disorder! We’ve re-posted the whole article from Medscape here. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lisdexamfetamine...

Tips for a Happier, Healthier Weekend

It may be tempting to lounge on the couch after a hard week’s work, but healthy weekend eating is equally as important and easy as weekdays. It’s time to make your weekend eating habits as healthy as you can. Eating healthy Monday through Friday is easy. You’re...

5 Reasons to Take the Stairs.

You don’t need a fancy cardio machine to pump up your heart rate. In fact, you can squeeze small exercise sessions into your day simply by trading in the elevator for the stairs. Walking up three flights of stairs burns about 20 calories. Think about it: Walking just...

New Year’s Resolutions: SMART Goal Setting

Did you know that losing weight is regularly one of the top five New Year’s resolutions? In fact, losing weight was the number one resolution made in 2012 and is regularly in the top ten. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, nearly 50% of Americans...

5 Ways to Get Back on Track – Now!

Many of us begin the New Year with lots of momentum to achieve our goals. Whether you started your medical weight loss program on January 1, or just recommitted to it with renewed vigor, you probably felt energized and ready to make 2015 the year you achieve the...