Staying motivated on your weight loss journey can be a challenge to say the very least, particularly when progress feels slow or various obstacles arise. At Maryland Weight Care, our team knows that motivation ebbs and flows, just like many other facets of life, which is why we provide personalized, non-judgmental support to help you stay on track and achieve your [...]

It’s only natural when embarking on a weight loss journey—especially when taking weight loss medications—to wonder how the process may impact your health in other ways. One concern many doctors and patients have is whether weight loss will result not only in fat loss but also a loss of muscle. One thing is certain: muscle mass plays a vital role in metabolic [...]

The holidays are here. It’s a time for family, celebration, and, of course, food. But so many of us unnecessarily dread get-togethers and festive functions because of the high-caloric holiday spread.  Yes, lifestyle changes are tricky, and maintaining healthy eating habits during the onslaught of gatherings and festivities is challenging to say the very least. But it doesn’t have to be [...]

For those exploring the benefits of weight loss medications, it's quite natural to wonder about the possibility of adverse reactions.   Medications, when professionally prescribed and administered, can be effective tools for managing obesity and supporting your journey toward a healthier lifestyle. However, like any treatment, they may come with potential side effects.   While every medication comes with its own set of [...]

When I listen to my patients, there is one pivotal moment in everyone’s weight journey, Covid-19.  Yes, as the world destabilized so did everyone’s waistline in either the upward or downward direction.  Intuitively, we all know that stress affects our weight and mental health, but how does this work and how does this translate to our physical health?  Pandemic aside, most [...]