Weight Loss Resources

 When you visit your health care professional for a consultation about obesity, be sure to bring along a list of questions you want to ask. Here are some ideas. 

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CGMs can be a powerful tool for weight loss by providing real-time insights into how food, exercise, and stress impact blood sugar levels. By tracking glucose fluctuations, individuals can identify foods that cause spikes and crashes, which often lead to cravings and overeating. CGMs also help optimize meal timing, improve metabolic flexibility, and encourage balanced nutrition choices to support sustained energy and fat loss. For those with insulin resistance or prediabetes, using a CGM can be especially beneficial in fine-tuning dietary and lifestyle habits for better weight management. 

--> Listen to my talk below on the Goodself app. Go to my profile (@drdesai), then click on Talks and then Past. There are many recorded talks there - look for the one called Continuous Glucose Monitors.

Body composition analysis goes beyond the number on the scale, providing a deeper understanding of fat mass, muscle mass, and overall health. By focusing on body fat percentage rather than just weight, individuals can track fat loss rather than muscle loss, ensuring more sustainable weight management. Increasing lean muscle mass improves metabolism, making it easier to burn calories efficiently. Monitoring body composition helps tailor nutrition and exercise plans to optimize fat loss, preserve muscle, and achieve long-term success in weight management. 

On our program, we track this at EVERY visit with Dr. Desai so we can make sure you are losting weight the RIGHT way once and for all!

--> Listen to my talk below on the Goodself app. Go to my profile (@drdesai), then click on Talks and then Past. There are many recorded talks there - look for the one called Body Composition for Weight Loss.

Did you know that chronic stress is closely linked to weight gain? 

Read my article on the role stress can play in your weight loss journey. 

The video below was produced by the Obesity Medicine Association to provide a brief explanation of the disease of obesity. It's important to know that obesity is a disease and not just about eating less and moving more.

BMI (body mass index) is one tool we use to determine the amount of body fat.  It can help assess risk factors for certain conditions.  Click the link below to calculate yours.

The best snacks are ones that contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These can help keep you full throughout the day and make healthy choices at your next meal. 

Learn tips from the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists to maintain a well-balanced and nutritious eating plan, so you can stay on track for life!

Dr. Karl Nadlosky, an endocrinologist, takes a look at some of the most common types of diets and what you need to know.

Are you feeling a little unsure about whether or not to take these injectable medications? Tune in to this informative talk by Obesity Medicine physician, Dr. Catherine Toomer. She goes over the fear and stigma related to these medications and will help you make the right decision for your needs.

Results of the SELECT trial showed that semaglutide 2.4mg (a weight loss medication marketed as Wegovy) reduces cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke) by 20% compared to placebo. 

The trial had over 17,000 patients aged 45 or above with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease, but no diabetes.

This is a significant finding, as obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The SELECT trial is the first large-scale study to show that a weight loss medication can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in people with obesity. This could have a major impact on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Great news in the treatment of obesity...we have a new medication that has been FDA approved to help patients lose weight! This medication can help patients lose almost as much weight as weight loss surgery.  Of course, as with all weight loss medications, you must follow a healthy lifestyle, it's not a magic pill. Click the link below to hear Dr. Christy Risinger explain what it is and how it works.

Retatrutide, is a 3 molecule medication in development for the treatment of obesity in adults.  This new medication has the potential to provide greater weight loss benefits than any drug currently on the market.  In the study, by 48 weeks, participants lost an average of 24.2% of their body weight.  These numbers are approaching what we see with bariatric surgery. It's still in clinical trials and expected to get approved in the next few years.