Refuse To Regain

Tips on Intermittent Fasting

by Barbara Berkeley, MD There have been some studies recently that suggest that people who consume calories earlier in the day have better weight loss. This data dovetails nicely with increasing interest in intermittent fasting, a technique that proponents believe can speed weight loss and solidify maintenance. I have written here about meal-flipping in the past. This is a trick that I use in my own weight maintenance and which I suggest to patients. Simply pick two days a week... Read more →

What You Guys Say. What I Say.

by Barbara Berkeley, MD Perhaps you are curious about what goes on when an obesity doc like me sees a patient. Or perhaps not. If not, stop reading because I'm about to tell you. Someone from our practice (either me or one of our dietiticans) sees each of our patients weekly. This is obviously a much more intense treatment model than most weight loss programs provide. Sometimes we can see someone every week for a year or more. When patients... Read more →

LeBron James on Challenge

by Barbara Berkeley, MD Now that LeBron is back in Cleveland you're going to get sick of hearing me talk about the Cavaliers and their trials and tribulations. But bear with me, because sports resembles life in many ways and there is much to learn from the best of it. This video clip from last night records LeBron's reaction to losing the third game of this young basketball season. The Cavs were blown to bits by the Portland Trailblazers, losing... Read more →

I Need Your Wisdom

by Barbara Berkeley, MD Dear Readers, I'm counting on your wisdom! I am involved in a project to help in the design of an internet site for weight loss. Personally, I've always preferred personal counseling and support, but it's just not available to everyone and the internet has stepped in to serve an unmet need. The question is, does it do the job well? Just as there are competent and incompetent weight loss counselors, there are internet resources that are... Read more →

A Rare Recipe from RTR: A Taste of Pizza

by Barbara Berkeley, MD I know I should share more maintenance recipes, and I do hear about them all the time from my patients...yet they never seem to make their way into these posts. Today, though, I was talking to someone who passed along a good one so I thought I'd share. This recipe, which uses low fat cheese, was suggested by my patient's sister as a pizza substitute and has become a favorite. Here it is: Paula's Taste of... Read more →