You probably recognize that food cravings are the reason that you’re overweight. You know that there are certain foods that you simply cannot quit overeating. Whether it’s sweets, or chips, or pasta, or bread, or potatoes, or Mexican food—or whatever—you try stay away from it, but you can’t for very long.
You literally feel out of control of your eating. You may go on a diet, and at first you do pretty well. But within a few days you feel increasing urges to eat your favorite …
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Dr. Tate is a physician, board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He specializes in the treatment of Overweight and Obesity. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, which is the primary US physician organization devoted to the medical treatment of Overweight. He is also a member of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, the primary US scientific organization devoted to researching the causes and treatments of overweight. He is a member of the Nutrition and Metabolism Society, the primary research organization on low-carbohydrate nutrition.
Dr. Tate graduated from Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1979. He then completed his residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. His final year of residency he was named Chief …
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Of course, you have many options when it comes to weight loss plans. You can join one of the commercial programs: Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, and so on. You can order weight-loss medications over the Internet. You can go to your family doctor for a prescription for weight-loss medications. Why choose to see me?
First, no other physician in Northwest Arkansas has treated as many patients specifically for overweight. My practice is almost exclusively devoted to helping people like you lose weight and keep it off. Since 1998 I've treated over 2400 patients for overweight. So I've seen virtually all the ways that weight-loss can succeed or fail. I can help you anticipate and prepare against the pitfalls that can send you back up the weight-regain yo-yo. I …
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