As a weight loss physician and consultant, I try to assess how much activity a person doing on a daily basis, such as walking with a pedometer, or climbing steps, or yoga, or going to a gym, or any activity they like to do, CONSISTENTLY. How to get started with a fitness program and how to stay consistent are real concerns.

I just evaluated a patient who weighs 335 lbs since last year, and she told me she had been walking one mile a day for the past year, and low and behold….she still weighs 335lbs. She said her doctor reviewed her food diary and told her to eat more fruits and veggies, etc. She doesn’t fry her chicken, she sautes it. Good.

But upon further investigation, she said she walks at a slow pace, and she actually walks 3.5 miles three times a week (not one mile daily) and she does this in one- half hour to 45 minutes. RED Flag. Could there be some alteration of the truth.. Then she said that her primary care doctor didn’t have time to explain things to her and he was very busy, seeing three people at a time, and she doesn’t really know what to eat…and on and on, while her cell phone rang three times during her visit with me. She even answered it.

Continue reading ‘I Need to Lose Weight and Fast – Should I Join a Gym?’ »

Many people do not realize the connection between hormones and between hormones and diet.  There are definite links between having balanced hormones and diet. One of the key links is the connection between insulin and cortisol.

Many people have gotten into some very bad habits that caused their diets to go off kilter. Back in the 1990s, people developed a fear of ingesting fat.  As a result, they turned to low-fat foods, in addition to things such as refined carbohydrates and simple sugars. This trend caused a major problem; and, it actually created a situation in which their bodies had to use a lot of insulin to balance all the sugar they were putting into their bloodstreams. It eventually got to the point where their bodies weren’t listening to the insulin and in fact became insulin resistant.  This is an ongoing problem. The effect:  The Obesity Epidemic. Continue reading ‘Are Your Major Hormones in Balance? Insulin and Cortisol Balance’ »

Weight Loss with the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a very hot and controversial topic, to say the least. Oh Yes, controversial. It was something I had to research and explore, since my patients were asking for it, and I had really turned away from this approach.

Although a healthy diet, good nutrition and exercise are the mainstays of weight loss & fitness, HCG is an important new conversation and topic for the issue of weight loss. Why? Because metabolic syndrome is the most serious health problem in the United States, causing increasing morbidity and mortality. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a problem with sugar metabolism and obesity.

I had a great conversation with Dr. Mayer Eisenstein, MD, JD, and an expert on the topic.  Not only is he using sublingual HCG in his practice, but he has had great success on a personal level, losing more than 100 pounds in a year’s time. This is what I learned when I spoke with Dr. Eisenstein on Conversations with Dr. Shelby-Lane. Continue reading ‘Weight Loss, HCG and Metabolic Syndrome’ »

Upcoming call scheduled for this Wednesday, February 2nd at 8 p.m. EST!

During this call we’ll cover:

* What are “enzymes” and how are they connected to weight loss?
* How long is the typical program utilizing digestive hormones for someone who wants to lose 30 pounds?
* What makes it work?

AND Alex will share how he has lost 48 pounds in just 4 months!

Learn more (and see Alex’s before and after pcis!) at http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com

Great discussion yesterday with dietitian Lisa Nelson of hearthealthmadeeasy.com, Matt Gallant, and Sherman Supley both of LeanTymes.com. We covered Weight Loss from A to HCG: An Honest Discussion and had more to discuss than we thought. . .went 20 minutes over on time! Don’t worry, if you had to leave early the replay is available.

Here are a few of the questions we covered:

Continue reading ‘Is HCG the Right Choice For You to Lose Weight?’ »

On July 20th, Matt Gallant will reveal his BEST strategies to keep your metabolism running at it’s peak. This is information that almost no one knows about (even in the weight loss community). So, you’re in for a real treat. Be sure to register for the free teleseries Conversations with the Masters of Healing and join us!

Here’s a little background information on Matt:

Continue reading ‘The Ultimate Weight Loss Success Plan with Matt Gallant’ »

Are you ready to explore the ins and outs of weight loss so you can get on track for success?

At the complimentary teleseries – Conversations with the Masters of Healing – I will be joined by an expert panel to focus on this difficult issue. We will have a group discussion featuring special guests Lisa Nelson RD, Sherman Supley, Matt Gallant, and Jason Porter about your biggest concerns surrounding weight loss from A to HCG, as well as resources to help you go forward with this most challenging health issue.

Just a few of the questions we’ll be addressing include:
Continue reading ‘Weight Loss from A to HCG: An Honest Discussion’ »

Next month dietitian Lisa Nelson with be joining me as part of our expert panel as we cover Weight Loss from A to HCG: An Honest Discussion as part of the Conversations with the Masters of Healing.

Here’s a little background information on Lisa Nelson RD:

Continue reading ‘Weight Loss Expert Panel includes Dietitian Lisa Nelson’ »

I’m thrilled to announce the kick off of my inaugural teleseminar intensive – Conversations with the Masters of Healing – starting next month! I’ve wanted to organize this event for quite some time and I so look forward to sharing these amazing individuals with you.

“Conversations with the Masters of Healing” is a rare opportunity for you to listen, learn, change your life, and speak to the most incredible practitioners of healthcare and healing. This is not your usual seminar.

To register go to
http://www.goldbar.net/go.php?id=11604&c=2926&ac=link

This complimentary Program will run from July 13 to August 3rd, 2010 and includes an absolutely INCREDIBLE lineup of the top names in prevention and wellness . . .

Continue reading ‘Conversations with the Masters of Healing – Free Teleseminar Intensive’ »