To lose weight, you must burn more calories through your body’s metabolic (internal) functions and physical activity than you are consuming through the foods and drinks you take in. Although it sounds easy to “eat less, exercise more”, it is…

It has been long believed that people with a higher BMI ( >30) are unhealthy and need to lose weight. Current research shows that not everyone with a higher BMI is unhealthy. A larger body size and obesity are not…

Obesity is the medical term used to define the accumulation of excess boy fat that can have a negative impact on your metabolic (blood sugars, blood pressure), physical (joints, sleep apnea), and mental(depression, self-esteem) aspects of health. Obesity is a…

If your weight is not contributing to health issues, you may not need to lose weight - for many people, it is about stopping weight gain from happening as the years go on and negatively impacting your health longterm. The…

There is no “one” diet that is best for weight loss. Any way to eat fewer calories than what your body is burning will promoting weight loss. The key is long-term adherence because as soon as you discontinue the diet,…

- Watch this video to learn more. Obesity CARE Service (obesity-care.ca) (can be downloaded to your site if logged into the HCP portal) Bust the Bias Archives - Obesity Canada has great collection of small videos of evidence-based information to…

Regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Not only is physical activity good for your cardiovascular system, it helps with blood sugar control, bone and joint health as well as improving your…

To learn more about the appetite system and how it might be contributing to your weight, watch this video. Obesity CARE Service (obesity-care.ca) Contact us to book an appt with your doctor to discuss your weight.

There are medications that can help you manage your weight. Most medications approved by Health Canada help with appetite dysfunction in the brain. These medications help to control wanting of excess amounts of food or cravings for certain foods. Speak…

-->