You eat better, you move more, and the scale still won’t budge. It is frustrating, and it is easy to blame yourself. But weight isn’t only a matter of willpower. Medical factors can make weight loss much harder, and many of them can be identified and treated. 8 medical reasons weight loss can stall 1. Thyroid problems. An underactive thyroid can slow your metabolism and cause weight gain, tiredness and feeling cold. 2. Insulin resistance or prediabetes. When your body doesn’t respond well to insulin, it can be harder to...

Starting a weight loss program can feel intimidating, especially if you have tried before. Knowing what happens at the first visit makes it easier to take that step. Here is what to expect. It starts with a conversation Your first visit isn’t about judgment. Your doctor will ask about your health history, your past attempts at weight loss, your daily routine and your goals. Being honest helps your doctor build a plan that fits your life. What usually happens at the first visit Health history review. Past and current conditions,...

If your knees ache when you climb stairs, walk the dog or get up from a chair, you may wonder whether your weight has something to do with it. For many people it does. Here is how weight and knee pain are connected, and what you can do about it. How extra weight affects your knees Your knees carry your body weight with every step. Research suggests that each pound of body weight adds roughly four pounds of pressure on the knee when you walk. That means even a modest...