At Synergy Weight Loss & Primary Care, we’re committed to cutting through the noise and helping you understand what these medications actually do—and whether they’re right for you. The Basics: What Makes These Medications Different? You’ve...
The Bounce Back: What Happens When You Stop Weight Loss Medications
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I prescribe GLP-1 medications like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) regularly. They’re effective—patients may lose 15-20% of their body weight, reverse prediabetes, improve blood pressure, and feel...
Ultra-Processed Foods: Why Your Brain Can’t Say “Stop Eating”
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I wish I could tell you that weight loss is simply about willpower and calories. But the truth is far more complex—and understanding ultra-processed foods is key to understanding why so many people struggle despite...
High-Protein Everything: Marketing Hype or Real Science?
Walk into any grocery store today and you’ll see it everywhere: high-protein yogurt, protein pancakes, protein chips, protein ice cream, protein cereal—even protein water. As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I’m constantly asked: “Dr....
Intermittent Fasting: Does Timing Really Matter?
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I’m frequently asked about intermittent fasting. My patients want to know: Does it work? Which method is best? Should I stop eating at 6 PM? What about the 5:2 diet? Let me cut through the noise and give you the...
Let’s Spill the Tea on Green Tea and Weight Loss
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I’m constantly asked about weight loss supplements. The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar marketplace filled with questionable products, dubious claims, and poor regulation. Most supplements I see...
The Power of NEAT: Why Every Step Counts in Weight Loss
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, I’m often asked about the “secret” to sustainable weight loss. While there’s no magic bullet, one of the most underappreciated factors is something called NEAT—Non-Exercise Activity...