Author: Priyanka, MD

As an Obesity Medicine Physician, I have seen firsthand the complex relationship between stress and weight gain in my patients. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common factor in many people’s lives, and its impact on our health, including weight gain, cannot be overlooked. How does stress affect weight gain? Cortisol response in […]

Speaking of four pillars of treatment of obesity, adequate good quality sleep has an extremely important role in treatment of obesity and excess weight. Patients with sleep disorders (e.g., too little or too much sleep) or altered sleep patterns or daylight exposure are at much higher risk of weight gain and sub-optimal results from any […]

Physical activity in any form of moderate intensity is recommended as an adjunct to any weight loss plan. Even as the role of nutrition is much bigger than the role of exercise in weight loss, it contributes towards creating the caloric deficit. Exercise is a much more effective tool for weight maintenance after weight loss […]

This post is meant for all the folks who have decided to take charge of their health and hoping to achieve their weight loss goals, but just do not know where to start since there is so much confusing information out there. Here are few pointers that are evidence based and have worked for me […]

If someone were to ask about one thing that changes it all when it comes to weight management, it would be ‘mindset’. Mindset is the key secret sauce that actually brings your goals closer to reality. What are the words you choose when you describe yourself or your life? Do you call yourself lazy, or […]

Everyday patients or even friends / family members, reach out saying that they are doing everything they can to lose weight with lifestyle measures alone without success. Many times, if they had lost weight with these changes before, they are not working anymore. This brings us to THE realisation that something doesn’t not quite add […]

As an obesity medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of obesity on individuals’ health and well-being. One of the critical puzzle pieces in this battle is insulin resistance. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of insulin resistance, its profound impact on obesity, and the strategies we can employ […]