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Lead Us Not Into Temptation...

January 22nd, 201008:32 AM ET

By Don Colbert, MD

Almost every obese or overweight person has a particular food that is irresistible to them. Foods that bring about intense cravings that are difficult to control. Cravings are bound to happen to even the most disciplined people. Cravings usually hit around 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Yet, these times can vary for each person....
Don't Let Snacking Sabotage You!

January 12th, 201007:41 PM ET

By Don Colbert, MD

A good snack not only turns off the appetite, but it can prevent it from being triggered in the first place. Many view snacking as counterproductive to weight loss however, proper snacking can actually help you burn more calories in the process. Research shows that snacking on the right amount of healthy foods in addition to eating three meals each...
Stop Making Resolutions! Make a commitment!

January 04th, 201009:37 PM ET

By Don Colbert, MD

People make commitments all the time. They get married, buy a house or a car making a commitment to "till death do us part" or, to paying a monthly mortgage or car payment. Few dieters ever make a commitment to losing weight. Every year on January 1st the most common resolution people make is to lose weight. It could be anything from the last pesky...
Spiritual Secrets to Weight Loss

September 17th, 200906:13 PM ET

By Dale Fletcher

About 5 years ago I read a book by Dr. Kara Davis, a practicing internal medicine physician, on the secrets to losing weight. It was based upon the application of the different "fruits of the spirit" addressed in Galatians 5:22-23. Her most recent book is Spiritual Secrets to Weight Loss. A 50-Day Renewal of Body, Mind and Spirit. It combin...
Overtraining

May 28th, 200910:59 AM ET

By Warren Willey

Recently, I have had a number of people report to my office with some surprisingly similar complaints: Fatigue, muscle tension and prolonged soreness, decreased appetite, sleep problems, and general feelings of malaise. After a through review of their history and symptoms, a physical exam, and an occasional laboratory study, I determined what I was...