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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In this Health Talk, Dr. Kathrine H. Saunders will tell us about the benefits of telemedicine and how it can improve access to obesity care. She will also provide some tips on how to get the most out of your virtual appointments.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are many FDA approved options to help you lose weight.  Dr. Christopher McGowan explains Tirzepatide (brand name: Mounjaro) - the newest injectable medication that was recently approved for diabetes and is awaiting FDA approval for the primary treatment of obesity.