Growing up in an Italian family, my life from the earliest age revolved around food - especially at the holidays! My Mom was a world class home chef who inspired me to become a chef myself. She would put out elaborate spreads from appetizers to dessert with everything you could imagine in between, and I [...]
The holidays can be a very scary time when it comes to staying focused on any weight loss or weight maintenance goals. The pumpkin pie, turkey and gravy, stuffing, candy canes, gingerbread lattés, and holiday cheer can very well create a recipe of disaster as it relates to any weight loss or staying healthy. Sure, [...]
Record Number of Applicants Sit for American Board of Obesity Medicine Certification Exam A record number of physicians applied to take the 2015 American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam, recognizing doctors for their expertise in treating obesity and overweight. In total, 542 physicians throughout the United States and Canada applied to sit for the [...]
An Invitation to Share Your Story, or Someone Else’s! Do you Facebook? Probably. Do you use Facebook as a support tool for obesity care or post bariatric support? If not, you should! These resources are a great way to keep up to date with your caregivers, with peers, and with science. It is far easier than [...]
It’s hard to believe it’s nearly time to trade in the grill for fun holiday baking, broiling and comfort-food favorites! The busiest season for cooking and entertaining will soon be upon us, and as you’re getting ready to “Deck the house”, this is the perfect time to “Deck Your Kitchen” too! Is your spice rack [...]
Would you let your dentist cut, color, and highlight your hair? How about letting the service professional at the car dealership give you a new set of nails? Could your local florist pick out the right pair of golf clubs for you to use at the charity golf tournament? Chances are you answered “NO” to [...]
Dr. Holly Lofton, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? Obesity Medicine physicians play an integral role in the weight management of the patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Behavioral change prior to [...]
This article was originally posted on the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) blog. Did you know that if your friends make unhealthy food choices, you’re more likely to do so as well? This works in the opposite direction too — if you happen to have health-oriented friends, you’re more likely to make healthier choices as [...]
Simple Steps to Success: Carb-proof your pantry. Read food labels carefully. Shop the outer isles of the grocery store. Choose fresh fish, meat, poultry and produce. So you’re ready to make one of the most important decisions of your life: to change the way you look at food and to change your eating habits. For [...]
If you have an injury such as an arthritic shoulder, low back pain, knee pain, or some other physical or medical limitation; do not stop being physically active or engaging in regular exercise. The key is understanding how to work around your limitations; once you understand how, exercise can be one of your biggest advocates [...]