With all the changes in our bodies during the menopause transition, there is one that raises so many questions, frustrations and self-doubt: the excessive adipose tissue that often develops around the midsection at the onset of perimenopause and menopause, also known as belly fat. First let’s break down some…
Menopause Weight Loss
Menopause Weight Gain? Inflammation May Be The Culprit (And 5 Things You Can Do About It Right Now) It’s apparent that weight loss is much more than just calories in and calories out,1,2 so what are the other variables involved? Current research is finding that chronic systemic inflammation is a…
Love Sugar? Top 6 Reasons To Eliminate Added Sugars In Menopause It may surprise you that 22 teaspoons of added sugar are consumed by the average American per day, which adds up to an extra 350 calories per day. Although we often add sugar in the form of table…
Top 4 Secrets of Combating Menopause Weight Gain Not only have I gone through the physiological changes associated with menopause myself, but I have also ushered roughly 42,000 women through the Galveston Diet Signature Program… This experience has allowed me to PIN DOWN the secrets of combating the seemingly…
Sure, we have all heard “exercise is good for you” – probably thousands of times… When you review the medical studies and get down to the nitty-gritty SCIENCE to understand WHY this saying is so true – you may be a bit surprised. After some digging, I have gathered…
The fact that most women gain weight in midlife is probably no surprise to you. In fact, I’d bet you’ve gained at least a couple extra pounds in your midsection over the past couple of years if you are entering or experiencing menopause. Why is that? Why is this…
How To Lose The Pandemic Pounds We (hopefully) are finally out of the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we begin to adjust to our new “normal,” we may find ourselves changing out of our sweats and comfy clothes and back into “real” clothes. Does anyone notice your pair…
Many women hesitate to jump into a new lifestyle program as the year comes to a close. The laundry list of responsibilities grows during this time of year while the temptations for sweets, alcohol, food, and the frequency of parties, events, and social obligations increases. Many feel it is…
As an OBGYN, I have had the privilege of taking care of thousands of women each year. Young and old, these women are the cornerstone of my medical practice, and where I spent most of my time away from my family. Over my twenty years of practice, I noticed…
Over my 20 years of practicing medicine, I have had the privilege of taking care of thousands. Young and old, these women are the cornerstone of my OBGYN career. In retrospect, the patterns that I noticed emerging during my interactions with these amazing women, formed the basis of The…
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