Weight Loss Is Not One Size Fits All
So you decided it’s finally time to take control of your health. Great! This is a huge step in the right direction. You throw out the tempting food, start drinking more water and even commit to some light exercise. You, my friend are killing it! Weeks go by and you start noticing your weight dropping. Clothes start fitting better. Mentally you feel more focused. Your energy level is better. You’re getting the hang of this! You feel confident and that you’re on the right track after all. Then, out of nowhere, you get a curveball. You eat off plan, have …
Do Genetics Impact Your Weight?
Do you ever wonder how your genetics play a role with your weight and eating behaviors? There are actually several genotypes which are associated with an individual’s predisposition to obesity and weight regain, as well as eating behaviors such as snacking, sweet tooth, food desire, hunger, eating disinhibition, and satiety. In 2017, I conducted a quantitative retrospective study which examined weight loss patient characteristics and genotypes of six genes and their associated eating behavior traits from 698 electronic medical records. I examined patients classified as obese (BMI 30 or above) and out of the six eating behavior genotypes, I observed …
What Stands in the Way of You Reaching Your Goal?
I want to run a marathon, but I don’t consider myself an athlete, runner or someone that enjoys running. I’m picturing myself and my goal, which I envision is waiting for me on the other side of an epic rock formation the size of El Capitan! I’m no rock climber and I’m a little squeamish about the idea of hanging on a rope a long way off the ground. I need a goal that starts smaller, say a 3-foot boulder. Setting goals is often the easy part. The challenge is how to implement daily behavior changes in a given timeframe …
Without Intentions You’ll Find Yourself Drifting Away
On Sunday morning, I relaxed while listening to a podcast I chose because it was specifically non-work related. A phrase came up that really spoke to me. I found myself replaying the podcast so I could hear again what I thought I had heard. It was something along the lines of “Without intentions you’ll find yourself drifting away.” In weight maintenance we talk about drifting. We call it being untethered. It’s a feeling like we are on a sailboat drifting out at sea. The waves seem to be increasing, skies are darkening, and we can’t quite see the horizon. Uncertain …
The Use of Meal Replacements for Weight Loss
The thought of losing weight with the use of meal replacement supplements can be daunting. I like to remind my patients that this is but a short period in their lifetime and a very effective way to reach their goal weight. After starting the weight loss program patients are very surprised with how much they actually enjoy the meal replacements and find them very convenient. More often than not, my patients will continue using at least one of our meal replacements daily even long after reaching their goal weight. Benefits of meal replacements for weight loss include: Convenience Our patients …
Welcome to your Ultra-Marathon
You are an expert dieter. You’ve lost your weight and are ready to conquer the world. You drive off into the sunset feeling good about your progress, so you stop feeling the need to protect the habits you’ve built. You start neglecting your health and weight loss journey again. Eventually, you’re back to square one. Does this sound familiar? That may have been your old story and honestly, you wouldn’t be alone. This time though, you plan to do something different because reaching your weight loss goal is not the finish line. It’s the starting line to the rest of …
How is Keep It Off Different from Other Weight Loss Programs?
When people ask me “What makes the Hernried Center Keep-It-Off program different than all the other popular weight loss program out there?” the EASIEST and simplest way for me to explain it in one sentence is: “Most programs focus solely on calorie restriction and this program uses medical-grade meal replacements that allows for not only CALORIE manipulation, but also CARBOHYDRATE manipulation.” This allows a person to achieve the metabolic state of “nutritional ketosis” and certainly makes caloric restrictions far more tolerable. Amazing side effects of being in ketosis, in addition to weight loss, include decreased hunger (better appetite control), less …
The Importance of Weight Maintenance
Most diets can help you lose weight if followed correctly. Weight maintenance however, is complicated and there is a high probability of regain if not approached correctly. One danger is treating the weight goal as a finish line. Once that line is crossed, one may consider themselves “done”, a mindset that sets the stage for regain. The hard truth is that the effort required to maintain new habits never ends. Benjamin Franklin said it best: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Neglecting to prepare for weight maintenance can majorly play against you in the long run. In …
What Is Wegovy? Does It Work?
It seems that everybody is talking about the brand new weight loss drug, Wegovy, that recently got FDA approval. As a leading expert in this field, we sat down with Dr. Hernried from the Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss to have him give us a little bit more insight into exactly what Wegovy is and why it is being called revolutionary. What is Wegovy? Wegovy is the newest weight loss drug to receive approval from the FDA, and we’re very excited about this medication. While it’s considered a “new medication”, it’s actually only new for the treatment of obesity. …
