How Sleep Affects Weight Loss: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know
As a physician board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, I often see patients who are doing many things right when it comes to weight loss. They are eating better, trying to stay active, and making real efforts to improve their health. Yet despite this, they feel stuck. One of the most overlooked factors […]
Why Stress Causes Weight Gain and What You Can Do About It
As a physician board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, I have worked with many patients who feel frustrated by unexplained weight gain. Often, they are eating reasonably well, trying to stay active, and doing their best to stay healthy. Yet the scale continues to move in the wrong direction. One of the […]
Medical Weight Loss vs. Dieting: What Patients Need to Know Before Starting a Weight Loss Plan
As a physician who is board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, I regularly meet patients who feel frustrated by repeated attempts to lose weight. Many have tried several diets over the years, only to regain the weight later. This experience is extremely common. In fact, it is one of the main reasons […]
Why Weight Loss Gets Harder After 30: A Physician Explains What Is Really Happening
As a physician who is board certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, one of the most common questions I hear from patients is this: “Why was it so much easier to lose weight in my twenties?” Many people feel frustrated when the same diet or exercise routine that worked years ago no longer […]
Family Medicine and Obesity Care: How Personalized Treatment Plans Improve Long-Term Health By Ha T. Hatley, Edwardsville, IL
As a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, I have had the privilege of treating patients across all ages and stages of life. Over the past several years, I have seen firsthand how a personalized approach to care can transform health outcomes. Weight management, in particular, is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Every […]
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Weight Loss: Tips from a Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician By Ha T. Hatley, Edwardsville, IL
As a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, I have had the privilege of helping patients from all walks of life achieve better health through sustainable weight loss. Over the past two years, I have focused much of my practice on weight management and have learned that success goes far beyond just […]