A recent research article amused me. The researchers wanted to see if people got hungry while dieting. (I could have saved them some time on that question.) The diet reduced daily calories by 25% for 4 days. Then they measured appetite drive, the wanting of food, and cravings. After the 4-day diet, they let people eat as much as they wanted. … [Read more...] about Research Proof… Diets Make People Hungry! Strategize For Success!
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The Biggest Losers’ Lesson: The “Metabolism Dilemma”
"The Biggest Loser" has been a wildly popular reality TV show. Personally, I hurt for the contestants who never wanted to gain weight in the first place, and now have to put superhuman effort in to losing it. They just don't seem to get the medical support that could increase their success and limit their pain. … [Read more...] about The Biggest Losers’ Lesson: The “Metabolism Dilemma”
Battling the “Blues”…Naturally!
Note: This article was originally published in May 2015. Due to the interest, it has recently been updated and reposted. The opinions expressed by Dr. Tague are not meant as medical advice. Please see your physician for personal recommendations. I hate feeling depressed! After all, feeling down can ruin a perfectly good day! "Mood management” is … [Read more...] about Battling the “Blues”…Naturally!
Self-Discipline for Weight Loss: Does it work?
Over 20,000 men, women, and children have sought help for weight loss at the Center for Nutrition. Included in that group have been some of the most "successful" individuals in the region. Bankers, physicians, trial attorneys, CEO’s of corporations, health educators, dietitians, professional athletes, and politicians have all been patients of mine, … [Read more...] about Self-Discipline for Weight Loss: Does it work?
Appetite Control: 4 Simple Strategies
Ever wonder why some people eat more than others? And why do we, at times, eat more than we should, even to the point of stomach discomfort? The answer lies in a simple word, "appetite", which can be defined as follows: Appetite: A desire (longing, craving, felt need) for a food or drink. Any motivation to consume a food or drink that contains … [Read more...] about Appetite Control: 4 Simple Strategies
Avoiding “Early Death” with 3 Simple Strategies!
My first “real job” as a physician was working in a busy emergency room where patients were regularly transported when they were at or near “death”. I saw fast deaths, slow deaths, natural deaths, violent deaths, intentional deaths, and, most disturbingly, very unnecessary and unwanted “early” deaths. Most of these early deaths were caused by what … [Read more...] about Avoiding “Early Death” with 3 Simple Strategies!
Sugar Calories: Easy to Eat, Hard to Burn!
Ever notice how children (and adults) LOVE their sweet treats? Sweets can be a fantastic motivator! “Clean your room, and I’ll give you a piece of candy.” Or, “Stop fighting with your sister, and you can have some ice cream.” For us adults, there is a reason every gas station now dispenses as much sugar as gasoline (sodas, candy, chocolate, … [Read more...] about Sugar Calories: Easy to Eat, Hard to Burn!
