Holiday season is upon us and it’s time for the 3 “F’s”… friends and family, festivities, and food. My message to you is quite simple…keep the last “F” in perspective.

This is the season…

The Moment

As I was reaching for one of the few remaining pieces of Halloween candy that is still in my kitchen it occurred to me that successful behavior change is all about what you do “in the…

Perhaps no topic in the area of weight loss and weight loss surgery receives as much attention as “emotional eating.” Hundreds of articles and books are written on this topic every year…

Unraveling the myth of willpower

I’ve always despised the term “willpower” because it’s one of those words that seems to say something, but says nothing. Applied to weight loss or keeping…

One of the most common questions I am asked by patients prior to surgery is “What do I do if I want to eat something after surgery when I know I’m not hungry?” This question stems from anxiety…