What are the main reasons people struggle to lose and maintain weight? We spoke with weight management experts Silvana Pannain, MD, obesity specialist and endocrinologist, and Andrea Busby, PhD, health psychologist. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.

Table of Contents:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:36 What is the Chicago Weight program?
0:03:20 Why can't I keep weight off?
0:08:43 What sort of support does the Chicago Weight program provide?
0:11:15 Should I try a low carb diet?
0:14:10 How can a doctor help motivate me to lose weight?
0:15:33 I have diabetes, can I do a ketogenic diet?
0:16:44 Does Chicago Weight incorporate therapy for all patients?
0:17:25 Can medication help me if I'm struggling with weight loss?
0:20:30 Can intermittent fasting help me lose weight?
0:23:34 Can I take a weight loss medication if I'm currently taking Prozac?
0:24:56 How do I manage cravings while I'm trying to lose weight?
0:26:17 What are the consequences of eating in response to cravings?
0:27:45 What does breast cancer treatment do to my metabolism?
0:30:08 Are there studies that show a correlation between the gut microbiome and weight loss or weight gain?

Learn more At Forefront of Medicine:
Website: http://www.uchicagomedicine.org
Twitter:   / uchicagomed  
Facebook:   / uchicagomed  
Make an appointment today at 888-824-0200.