“All you have to do is eat less and exercise more.”
Not only is this completely wrong, but it’s also extremely frustrating to hear, especially from a doctor. Unfortunately, doctors are telling you very outdated concepts. It takes an estimated 17 years for findings from scientific research to reach doctors and change their medical advice. Talk show hosts and internet searches often teach incorrect or outdated information, too.
The problem is that even trusted sources like medical journals often spread misinformation. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that medical journals are “riddled with false and scientifically unsupported beliefs about obesity.”
Ideally, you’d find the answer yourself by studying the 500,000 scientific papers published on the subject, and the roughly 100 new papers published every day. But that’s a daunting task that not many people undertake. Dr. Whit Roberts, DC of Health Utah, offers an alternative: “You can turn to experts whose lifelong studies involve sifting through hundreds of thousands of pages of research, or you can turn to doctors who follow those experts.” Dr. Roberts, one such doctor, says there are some interesting facts you probably haven’t heard of that can jumpstart or even get your weight-loss efforts back on track. Here are three of them:
You’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting before. But you may not have heard of chronobiology, the study of how solar, lunar and seasonal rhythms affect our body’s mental, physical and emotional cycles. The study earned the researchers a Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2017. Roberts explains that their work has led to a greater understanding of the most effective forms of intermittent fasting. Roberts says it’s not just the length of time you fast that matters, but when you fast.
Apparently, the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is actually true, despite the fact that millions of Americans skip breakfast. One of the many things you learn as a weight loss patient at Health Utah is why it’s important to eat breakfast. Roberts explains that calories consumed in the morning are processed differently by the body than calories consumed in the evening.
In the morning, your body prepares for your immediate energy needs by converting food into glycogen (a short-term energy storage molecule). To achieve this, it burns reluctant fat. But in the evening, the situation is quite different: your body prepares for a restful, restorative night’s sleep. Calories consumed in the evening or in the day are more likely to be stored as fat (a long-term energy storage molecule). “The key takeaway is that skipping dinner is much more effective at helping you lose weight than skipping breakfast,” says Roberts. “All else being equal, you’ll lose more weight if you fast in the evening than in the morning.”
The second truth about weight loss from the scientific literature is that bad bacteria in your gut is the cause of weight gain. One of Robert’s patients learned this the hard way. Tori, a 43-year-old woman, came to Health Utah after she suddenly started gaining weight. Despite dieting, she gained 40 pounds within six months. She went to the doctor and had her hormones and thyroid tested, which were normal. She even hired a personal trainer. But nothing she did seemed to help, and the weight continued to pile on.
At Health Utah, Roberts performed a thorough exam, including evaluating her medical history and lab tests. He learned that prior to her weight gain, she had taken two rounds of antibiotics for severe sinusitis. The antibiotics had killed off most of her good and bad bacteria. As the bacterial colonies grew again, her favorite foods, soda and sugary snacks, allowed the bad bacteria to flourish.
After receiving treatment at Health Utah, Tory lost 45 pounds, experienced a significant increase in energy, and dramatically reduced her lifelong anxiety. Today, Tory is a big fan of Health Utah and the treatments and therapies they offer.
Roberts’ third science-backed weight-loss fact shocks almost everyone who hears it: chicken is more fattening than beef. Yes, you and I have been fooled. Studies have shown that eating just one chicken breast every 10 days can lead to significant weight gain. It’s no wonder so many people who force themselves to eat diet-approved chicken breasts every day struggle to lose weight.
Health Utah helps dispel this misinformation, industry-biased propaganda, and common myths, just a few of which are mentioned in this article. Through his 25 years of clinical experience, Roberts has developed a unique weight loss protocol that incorporates evidence-based weight loss methods. If you’re struggling with stubborn weight, his scientific approach to identifying and correcting the underlying causes of stubborn weight may be right for you.
Roberts is quick to explain that such stubborn weight can be caused by a much wider variety of conditions that are beyond the scope of this article. These include toxins, insomnia, infections, allergies, hormone imbalances, candida, emotional issues, liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and more. He and his staff identify and address all these potential underlying conditions in their weight-loss protocols. “Testing is key to discovering if there are underlying issues that are making your weight-loss efforts so difficult,” says Roberts.
Health Utah consultations include same-day testing, so call 801-810-CARE (2273) or visit Health Utah today to schedule your weight loss consultation with Dr. Roberts and introduction to his unique weight loss method.
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