Category Archives: Weight Loss

How Low is Low Carb?

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: May 23, 2013

Low carbohydrate diets ask you to reduce your carbohydrate intake from a recommended 225 to 325 grams a day to between 50 and 150 grams. The idea is that eating fewer carbs lowers the amount of glucose in your blood and that makes your body burn fat instead of sugar for [...]

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Does Hypnosis Work for Weight Loss?

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: May 16, 2013

Few studies have shown a direct link between hypnosis and physical weight loss. Hypnosis can help with your mind-set towards weight loss, though. Because hypnosis focuses more on the mental part of weight loss than the physical, it may help motivate you to get started or keep going. This will fuel [...]

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Can I Lose Weight Without Exercise?

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: May 9, 2013

Technically, you can lose weight without also doing daily exercise. Weight loss is all about creating a calorie deficit – meaning that you burn more than you consume. That’s why exercise, plus diet changes, are an important part of a weight-loss and weight-control plan. First, exercise helps create a significant calorie [...]

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Losing Weight: 5 Tips on Portion Size

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: May 8, 2013

This is the first in a series about lifestyle changes that lead to a lighter and healthier you. The weight loss secret that’s often overlooked: It’s about the portion size! 1) Watch Your Portion Size Losing weight is a matter of eating less and moving more. Calories in minus calories burned [...]

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Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: January 11, 2013

Acupuncture and Weight Loss Works by Reducing Stress and Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Summary:  While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all, it can help make your weight loss plan work for you.  Acupuncture — an ancient medical treatment using small needles at precise points — stimulates the nervous system.  One result is pain [...]

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10 Tips to Boost Your Metabolism and Get Over a Weight Loss Plateau

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: January 30, 2012

Here are 10 simple changes you can make to boost your metabolism and break through a diet plateau Drink Green Tea, antioxidants in green tea helps stimulate the body to burn more calories and it may help you to curb your appetite. Drink at least 3 cups a day. Strength training- [...]

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10 More Tips for Weight Loss

By admin | Published: October 27, 2011

Some simple weight loss tips make eating less stressful every day. Our first list of 10 weight loss tips offered several ideas that you can make work for you.  Here are 10 more to help you reach your weight control goals: Plan meals and snack for the week. Make a shopping [...]

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Weight Loss: 10 Tips to Make a Plan That Works for You

By Dr. Betty Keller | Published: August 11, 2011

Almost every person who comes into to my office wants to lose weight.  But each person is different.  Everyone’s metabolism is different.  Everyone has their own thoughts and feelings about weight loss and food.  Each person has a unique lifestyle.  So, can a standard approach to weight control work for every [...]

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