The main source of energy for your body is glucose and foods that can be easily digested into glucose such as high Glycemic Index carbohydrates. By limiting the amount and the type of carbohydrates you eat, we can then begin to use the fat stored in your body as the main source of energy.

Will I have to count calories?

In order to lose a pound you need to burn up 3500 calories more than you consume. So calories do count! However, when you begin to burn up the fat in your body, you will find that your appetite will decrease naturally and you will not crave sweets as much. Soon you will begin to limit your intake of calories without having to count calories.

What does sleep have to with losing weight?

Research has shown that people who do not get seven to eight hours a night of good restorative sleep have a tendency to eat more and gain weight. Therefore, one of the goals is to help one get a good night’s sleep.

Exercise never seemed to help me lose weight. What role does exercise play in your weight loss program?

Exercise is an important ingredient in any weight loss plan or wellness plan. Although exercise does not burn up sufficient calories to cause significant weight loss, it does improve your health and will help improve the way your body burns up calories. Exercise will become more important after you attain your goal weight and want to maintain it for life.

How do you help your patients overcome a weight plateau?

It is natural when one is losing weight to reach plateaus. We will explore ways to break through a plateau by adjusting your foods, by exploring ways to eliminate or lower stress, by trying a new exercise plan or by adopting new behaviors. Besides the doctor, a nutritionist and diet coach will all assist you so you move beyond this temporary rough patch.