Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal issue that’s defined by much more than having cysts on the ovaries. In this quick introduction to PCOS, I’ll talk about the hormones and common symptoms associated with PCOS, as well as things healthcare providers will consider during diagnosis and management.

Obesity medicine physicians are uniquely trained and tested through the American Board of Obesity Medicine to address the complex disease of obesity and to provide safe, effective, personalized, and evidence-based weight loss care.

As you’re making changes to lose weight and to improve your health, remember, you’re not dieting…you’re making changes to your lifestyle. Reframing your mind around weight loss strategies and concepts can help create sustainable weight loss.

This simple truth about weight loss is one of the most important concepts that anyone who wants to lose weight and then maintain that weight loss needs to know.

“Health beyond the scale” is a different way of thinking about a weight loss journey. It’s based on the idea that the numbers on the scale (or on clothing) don’t tell the whole story about your health. A better way to measure success is through “non-scale victories!”

Throughout the day, our body weight can fluctuate a lot due to fluid shifts, not fat. Understanding this and the best way to weigh yourself can help you get the most accurate weight loss data possible.

What causes obesity, you ask? Obesity is actually a complex health condition with many different causes, but there are four important causes of obesity that I think everyone should know about.

Obesity isn’t a label, choice, or lack of willpower…it’s actually a chronic disease driven by our hormones and affected by our genetics (and more). Watch the full video to understand why obesity is classified as a disease, why it matters, and how knowing this can help you or someone you know on a weight loss and health journey.