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Why sleep is crucial for weight loss & metabolic health: - Regulates appetite hormones (leptin, ghrelin, etc.) - Improves insulin sensitivity - Supports muscle recovery & growth - Boosts energy levels - Enhances mood and reduces stress Strive for 7-9 hours of #sleep per night.

Excess body fat is associated with a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction, including insulin resistance, fatty liver, PCOS, high triglycerides, pre-diabetes, and type II diabetes. In order to achieve a healthy weight, it's important to eat a balanced diet that provides the

Top 4 Food Groups for FAT LOSS + a Healthy Metabolism: 1. Protein (i.e. eggs, meat, poultry, fish) 2. Non-starchy vegetables (i.e. spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber) 3. Healthy fats (i.e. avocado, nuts, olive oil, full-fat Greek yogurt, ghee) 4. Berries (i.e.

Top 4 SPICES that May Help Boost Metabolism, ⬇️ Inflammation, Prevent Cognitive Decline, and Regulate Blood Sugar: 1. Turmeric 2. Cinnamon 3. Ginger 4. Cayenne Remember: I didn’t say CINNAMON BUNS—just cinnamon. 🤣❤️💪🏼 #metabolichealth #metabolism #weightloss #physician

Is your metabolic health optimized? Save these important cut-off’s for the next time you go to the doctor’s office: - Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL, but <100 mg/dL is even better - Fasting Glucose: <100 mg/dL - HbA1c: <5.7%, but <5.4% is even better - Blood Pressure: <130/85 - HDL

One of the most common questions I get asked as a weight loss doctor is: “What are the best snacks to eat?” Most of these are quick and easy! The key to decreasing hunger, improving metabolic health, and losing weight is focusing on foods that are in high in protein, fats, and/or

Intermittent fasting and higher protein diets are superior to caloric restriction for fat and weight loss pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36575144/

Don’t forget to celebrate non-scale victories on your weight loss journey! Reversing insulin resistance comes with a number of improvements that are more important than the scale, including: 1. Improved energy ⚡️ 2. Better sleep quality 😴 3. Increased strength/endurance 🏃‍♀️ 4.

I don’t believe in gatekeeping weight loss secrets! This is how I lost 125 lbs in 18 months: - Consumed <40-50g total carbohydrates per day. - Focused my diet on healthy fats, protein, and fiber. - Avoided processed carbohydrates and refined sugars (bread, pasta, chips, cookies,

I am delighted to announce the digital release of all my patient educational materials, exclusively designed for weight loss and improving metabolic health. They are available TODAY via instant digital download in PDF format on Etsy! The full bundle includes 90+ low-carb recipes

TOP 5 TIPS for SUCCESS w/Intermittent Fasting: 1. Start slow and gradually increase your fasting window. Sometimes it’s best to start by making an easily achievable rule for yourself (i.e. “no eating after 7:30pm). 🕗 2. Stay well hydrated during the fasting period. Water, black

6 GREAT FAT & FIBER COMBOS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: - Avocado + Eggs - Brussels Sprouts + Parmesan - Sautéed Spinach in Olive Oil - Yogurt + Nuts + Berries - Celery + Peanut Butter - Salmon + Asparagus PS. My favorite yogurts are Chobani Zero Sugar, Ratio Food, and @TwoGoodYogurt!

2️⃣ Weight Loss Hacks: ⬇️ 1. Ditch processed carbohydrates & refined sugars. Cereal, bread, pasta, chips, ice cream, cookies, and crackers spike your blood sugar and worsen insulin resistance. Opt for protein, fats, and fiber instead. 2. Try to stop eating by a certain time every

Save these important lab cut-offs for your next doctor’s visit! These metrics help us determine if you have insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction: - Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL, but <100 mg/dL is ideal - Fasting Glucose: <100 mg/dL - HbA1c: <5.7%, but <5.4% is even better

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I’m sharing my IN and OUT list for 2025 with you, but I also want to emphasize exactly why ✨SMALL CHANGES MATTER✨ this year! Did you know that losing just 5-10% of your body weight can create massive health benefits? I’ve treated over 3,000 patients for weight

Did you know that some of the most commonly prescribed medications can actually cause weight gain? These drugs (listed below) can make it significantly harder to lose weight—even when you're doing everything right with diet and exercise. I just finished the Blackburn obesity

💡NEW PAPER💡 Food addiction and binge eating symptoms can be improved without drugs or surgery using real food, real support, and virtual care. Our new peer-reviewed study was just published: 🔗frontiersin.org/journals/psych… 💙 Like, repost, bookmark, or share this link to help