WEIGHT LOSS

The dietary decisions we make every day play a significant role in how our body decides what to do with the food we take in: whether we burn it as energy or store it as fat to use later. These decisions influence our metabolic rate and ultimately play a role in whether we lose or gain weight.

There are multiple hormonal factors that also influence whether the body will burn fat or store it. It was once thought that losing weight was simply a mathematical equation – eat fewer calories than are burned and the difference will result in weight loss. However, many people who try to make healthy food choices and are physically active are still unable to lose weight. This frustrating situation is primarily due to an altered metabolic set point hampering their ability to burn stored fat.

I employ a multi-factorial approach to weight loss, taking into consideration diet and lifestyle habits, hormonal influence on metabolism as well as immune inflammatory contributions to metabolic function. There are several medical weight loss approaches that can be safe and effective ways to encourage fat burning, improve insulin and glucose balance and help patients jump-start a sustainable weight loss program.