GLP-1 Agonists — The New Weight Loss Drugs Another medication lauded for its potential as a weight loss drug was approved last month, called tirzepatide. It is an injectable medication, to be given once weekly, and is approved for use…
Weight loss: More than just calories When it comes to weight loss, the standard advice is to eat less and exercise more. This simple piece of advice pays homage to the Calories In, Calories Out theory that taught us the…
Importance of Physical Activity Physical activity has long been recognized as an important tool for weight loss and overall health, and it is increasingly appreciated that any movement is beneficial, not just the dedicated exercise routines performed in a gym…
[Originally published November 5, 2017, on DietDoctor.com, the world’s largest low carb website] Just one week after my activity restriction ended following hernia repair surgery, I embarked on a 3-day backpacking trip in the Olympic National Park in Washington state…
Weight loss We frequently use the term “weight loss” as a health goal, but is that really what we’re after? After all, “weight loss” is aimed at reversing the “weight gain” we have experienced. The problem with this terminology is…
