by DrJoyce | Sep 3, 2018 | Blog
LOWER C-SECTION RISK Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of needing a C-section and increase your risk of adverse outcomes, like infection, following the surgery. Slimming down before you plan to get pregnant can reduce your risk of undergoing the...
by DrJoyce | Sep 2, 2018 | Blog
BETTER SEX Looking like a supermodel isn’t a prerequisite for a healthy sex life, but feeling confident about your body can definitely help. Not only can men enjoy an increase in visible penis size when they lose weight, the confidence and increased mobility and...
by DrJoyce | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog
MORE CHANCES TO GET OUTSIDE When you feel confident and are capable of engaging in regular physical activity, the world becomes your oyster. When you find an exercise routine you love, a wealth of outdoor activities are suddenly open to you, whether your passion is...
by DrJoyce | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog
EASIER BREATHING Carrying extra weight is no easy feat, and it puts stress on virtually every part of your body, from your joints to your lungs. If you find yourself panting after a flight of stairs, losing weight can help you increase your cardiovascular health and...
by DrJoyce | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog
A BETTER WORK LIFE Getting up and going to work every day can be a struggle on its own, but for overweight or obese people, the workplace can be an even harder environment. While we can hope for a cultural shift away from weight-based discrimination, the facts don’t...
by DrJoyce | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog
“Tell me more.” This is the best follow-up to the last item. It tells the other person that you’re listening, and that you find value in what he or she is saying. The actor and writer Peter Ustinov once said that the greatest compliment he ever...
