Dr. Robert Kushner

5 Ways BYO (Bring Your Own) Can Boost Healthier Eating and More Enjoyment at Social Gatherings

Dr. Robert Kushner November 27, 2019 No Comments

We all have our likes and dislikes and our own ways of doing things. But when it comes to trying to make healthy food choices and especially at social gatherings, healthy eaters may feel like they’re swimming against the stream. Whether it’s a birthday or holiday celebration, a barbecue or just a friend or family

3 Ways Graphing Your Weight Journey according to Life Events Gives you New Insight and Future Direction

Dr. Robert Kushner November 21, 2019 1 Comment

Before I help patients develop a personalized weight loss plan, I want to better understand each person’s weight journey – and how they got to where they are today. To do that I use a technique where I ask patients to plot their weight at different times of their life. For most patients, they are

3 Ways to Not Let Food Pushers Derail Your Healthy Eating Efforts

Dr. Robert Kushner November 13, 2019 No Comments

Holiday time or not, many of my patients tell me about the food pushers in their lives who make it hard to eat healthfully. Who are the food pushers? Food pushers are most often people you know who prod you to eat more or eat foods that you know are less healthy. It may be your spouse who continues to

3 Ways to Fit Self Care into Your Busy Life

Dr. Robert Kushner November 8, 2019 No Comments

When helping patients manage their weight, self-care is a topic that comes up daily. That’s because way too often women especially are great caregivers for everyone but themselves. Taking care of yourself is not being selfish. It’s also a reminder that your health and happiness are worth the time and effort. Self care can include

“Doctor, What Should I Weigh?”

Dr. Robert Kushner October 31, 2019 No Comments

This is one of the most common questions I get in my practice. My answer may surprise you. People come in all shapes and sizes and have different life journeys that bring them to my office. If two of my patients come in with the same weight, height, age and gender, their treatment plan will

Do 3 Things to Fight Weight Bias during Your Health Care Visit

Dr. Robert Kushner October 23, 2019 No Comments

Too often, patients share comments they’ve received from their health care provider that make them feel shamed about their weight. Examples include: “If you just eat less and exercise more, you wouldn’t be so big.” “You need to stop eating or your knees will never get better.” “If you keep eating so much, you’re destined

Do this One Thing to Find the Best Snacks for Weight Loss

Dr. Robert Kushner October 15, 2019 No Comments

Snacking has gotten a bad rap. Maybe it’s all those energy dense and “can’t stop eating em” snack foods like chips, candy and cookies that keep calling your name but really don’t do a good job of filling you up or satisfying your hunger. Or maybe it’s all those restrictive diet plans that discourage snacking

5 Reasons Why Losing Weight Successfully Is More About YOU Than Your Diet

Dr. Robert Kushner September 27, 2019 2 Comments

Those who are interested in losing weight successfully spend a lot of time looking at different diet plans to find the one they think will work best for them. You may relate. Maybe you’ve considered trying the Keto diet, intermittent fasting or going gluten-free. As a weight management specialist who has spent nearly the last

How to Start your Own Fun Club & Be Active with Friends

Dr. Robert Kushner September 20, 2019 1 Comment

Getting your body in motion and being active is not always easy when you have a busy life. Staying motivated to be active and try new things can also be a challenge. In contrast, if you participate in a fun activity with a group of friends, then being active can feel more like a social

Six Factors To Fit FAQ

Dr. Robert Kushner September 20, 2019 4 Comments

Six Factors to Fit FAQ How is your book different from other diet books? Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You! is not a diet book that you go on and then off of. Instead, it’s a lifelong weight management and healthy lifestyle program all in one, personalized just for you. Most