Dr. Brian’s Blog

How to Safely Lose Weight During Pregnancy

You shouldn’t be trying to lose weight while you’re pregnant. There are better ways to do that effectively before and after pregnancy.

Healthy foods help the most with weight loss in the highly obese or those who have poor dietary habits. But it won’t help everyone.

Hunger is when your body actually needs to eat, while cravings are just a desire to eat. Eat when you’re hungry, not craving something.

Measuring your heart rate is a good way to see if you’re pushing yourself hard enough and burning a good amount of calories during a workout.

Orlistat / Alli / Xenical helps to block the absorption of dietary fat, which can be effective, but must be used properly for it to work.

For many people starting to lose weight, controlling one’s diet is easier and more effective than trying to increase exercise.

The gastric balloon fills on average around 55% of your stomach. But this doesn’t mean it will reduce your calorie take by 55%.

Drinking more water, removing snacks from the house, and managing your stress properly are all great ways to reduce snacking.

There are many different forms and reasons for fasting. Some health benefits include improved metabolism and weight loss.

An elimination diet involves eliminating certain foods, then reintroducing them to see if any symptoms of food sensitivities occur.

Vitamin C, D, and Zinc are amongst the most common supplements used to boost immunity. But supplements are not the only way to do it.

The benefits of organic foods to your health are often overstated. If you can’t afford organic, you’ll be just fine with non-organic foods.