By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 2, 2021 Losing weight is not the cure for an incurable disease. Appropriate medical and nutritional interventions need to be the focus of healthcare. Wix/stock images Weight Bias: What is it? Lisa is "obese" with type 2 diabetes. Mary has a "normal weight", but also has type 2 diabetes. Lisa is told to lose weight to manage her diabetes while Mary is given medical interventions specific to diabetes management. That, in a nutshell, is #weig

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 18, 2020 What is the set point theory for weight management? This theory suggests that your body weight is internally regulated within a specific range. This is why you may be able to report your 'usual body weight' within a narrow range; for example, Lisa reports that her weight is 142 lbs., but she usually weighs between 140-145 lbs. (1). Makes sense right? Our bodies keep everything else in a narrow range...pH, temperature, blood pressur