In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed the subject of food addiction, the ways to differentiate what true hunger is and the things that drive us to eat that have little to do with physical hunger. Dr. Tro interviewed Amy asking her the questions from the […]
5/4/2021 Group Meeting – Special Guest Jerry Teixeira
In this week’s group meeting, we had the pleasure of doing a Q & A with fitness expert Jerry Teixeira. Jerry shared his personal story and explained his approach to bodyweight exercise. He was a video game and book nerd before joining the Marine Corps, and after getting out of the military Jerry continued exercising […]
4/27/2021 Group Meeting – Is Low Carb Expensive?
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed the myth about how low carb is expensive and tips on how to eat low carb on a budget. This week’s discussion was sparked by a social media post on how keto and low carb are not affordable to […]
4/20/2020 Group Meeting – Exercise
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley continued exercise month by answering questions from the group. Discussion: There were many questions about getting started with exercise, if you’re out of shape or have a lot of weight to lose: when she began her 200-pound weight loss, Amy […]
4/13/2021 Group Meeting- Dr. Ben Bocchicchio
In this week’s group meeting, we had a special guest, Dr. Ben Bocchicchio. Dr. Ben is the author of 15 Minutes to Fitness: Dr. Bens SMaRT Plan for Diet and Total Health. Dr. Ben is also a member of the National Fitness Hall of Fame and has been in the business for over 50 years. […]
4/5/2021 Group Meeting – Benefits of Exercise
In this week’s group meeting, Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley discussed the many benefits of exercise, and how to get started or come back from a long lay off. Since Covid, the closing of gyms, parks, and exercise classes have hit many of us, but with things slowly opening back […]
3/30/2021 Group Meeting – CGM’s and Data Overload
In this week’s group meeting Dr. Tro and health coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley finished the month of March by answering questions and understanding CGM data. The conversation also discussed the idea of data overload and how to sustain momentum long term. Dr. Tro began by discussing how his practice uses tools like scales, […]
3/23/2021 Group Meeting – Cultivating Social Support
In this week’s Group Meeting, Dr. Tro and Health Coaches Amy Eiges & Brian Wiley discussed the importance of creating and utililizing social support. Having a community of people with like-minded goals is a great way to keep things on track and sustain success for the long term. Discussion: Dr. Tro started the meeting by […]
3/16/21 Group Meeting – Spotlight on Karen Oaks
Our Member Spotlight at this week’s meeting was Karen Oaks. Karen has been able to reduce and eliminate a number of medications since going low carb, in addition to losing over 65 pounds! She also is a cancer survivor for over 5 years. She talked about her victories and her struggles in this week’s meeting. […]
Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Karen Oaks
Name: Karen Oaks Age: 55 Where do you live? Danville, VA Profession? Nurse Professor and Nurse Practitioner Diet/Weight history? I never dieted until I was about 22 years old, never saw myself as “fat” until my mom mentioned I was gaining weight. Interestingly, I weighed 150 lbs. – I would give anything to be that […]
3/9/2021 Group Meeting – Talking Continuous Glucose Monitors
In this week’s group coaching meeting, Dr. Tro and the team talked about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and the valuable information they provide: how food, stress, workouts, and sleep affect your blood glucose levels. Discussion: Dr. Tro started the meeting by demonstrating how to apply a CGM sensor on your arm. The CGM works by […]
3/2/2021 Group Meeting – Spotlight on Bob Collins
Our member spotlight at this week’s meeting was Bob Collins. Bob was always a chronic yo-yo dieter, but four years ago he found low carb, and has lost and sustained an 80-pound weight loss. , is a cancer survivor, and is off of a number of medications, and is now on a mission, through his […]
2/23/2021 Group Meeting – Spotlight on Suzy Demeester
Our member spotlight at this week’s meeting was Suzy Demeester. Suzy never liked to be in family photos — her weight caused her deep shame, and when her son graduated college she was reluctant to step in front of the camera. A year in a half later when her daughter graduated college, it was a […]
Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Bob Collins
First name: Bob Age: 58 Where do you live? Westchester County, NY Profession? Corporate Security (current); retired Law Enforcement professional (~25yrs) Diet/weight history? Pre-teen I was “chubby,” the term used in the 1970’s, especially at stores when they had clothes on display while shopping was “husky”; as a teenager I grew taller and thinned out, […]
Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Suzy Demeester
We are thrilled to announce Suzy Demeester will be the featured member at the Group Coaching Zoom meeting, Tuesday, February 23 at 5:30 pm EST. If you’re interested in learning more about the Group Coaching program or signing up, you can do so here. For the month of February, the Group Coaching calls will talk […]
2/16/2021 – Group Meeting – Spotlight on Stacy Rappold
Our Member Spotlight at this week’s meeting, Stacy Rappold had tried just about every diet out there many times over, Nutri system, Weight Watchers, Diet Center even a hot dog and Wasa bread diet (!), before she ultimately decided to have lap-band surgery in 2010. When none of those attempts produced any sustainable weight loss, […]
Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Stacy Rappold
We are thrilled to announce Stacy Rappold will be the featured member at the Group Coaching Zoom meeting, Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30 pm EST. If you’re interested in learning more about the Group Coaching program or signing up, you can do so here. For the month of February, the Group Coaching calls will talk about the […]
2/9/2021 Group Meeting – Member Spotlight on Dr. Doug Gwinn
Dr. Doug Gwinn is a retired family physician. He discovered a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet after his retirement in 2018 — a conversation with his priest (who had reversed his own diabetes using a ketogenic diet) led Dr. Doug to research the diet for himself, and he was shocked to discover that the science behind […]
Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Dr. Doug Gwinn
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Doug Gwinn will be the featured member at the Group Coaching Zoom meeting, Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 pm EST. If you’re interested in learning more about the Group Coaching program or signing up, you can do so here. For the month of February, the Group Coaching calls will […]
2/2/2021 Group Meeting – Member Spotlight on Shelly Miller
As part of our Group Coaching program, we shine a spotlight on members of our program to learn more about their journey. Last week’s Member Spotlight was Shelly Miller. Shelly’s story is one many of us can relate to: she struggled with weight most of her life, and after trying to count calories and exercise […]
Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Shelly Miller
We are thrilled to announce Shelly Miller will be the featured member at the Group Coaching Zoom meeting, Tuesday, February 2 at 5:30 pm EST. If you’re interested in learning more about the Group Coaching program or signing up, you can do so here. For the month of February, the Group Coaching calls will talk […]
1/26/2021 Group Meeting – Member Spotlight on Greg Ramsey
As part of our Group Coaching program, we shine a spotlight on members of our program to learn more about their journey. Last week’s Member Spotlight was Gregory Ramsey. Greg, like many of us, tried many different approaches to losing weight including the USDA food pyramid, calorie counting/My Fitness Pal, Health at Every Size, and […]
1/19/2021 Group Coaching Meeting with Special Guest Maria Emmerich
In the Group Coaching meeting held on January 19th, our featured guest was Maria Emmerich. Maria is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which lead her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. “My goal is to help transform people’s lives and start […]
1/12/2021 Group Coaching Meeting with Special Guest Franziska Spitzler
In the Group Coaching meeting held on January 12 our featured guest was Franziska Spitzler. Franziska is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who takes a low-carb approach to optimal health and graceful aging. She previously worked as a clinical dietitian in the VA Healthcare System in Long Beach, California, before going into private […]
1/5/2021 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Ken Berry
In the Group Coaching meeting held on January 5th, 2021 our featured guest was Dr. Ken Berry, MD, a family physician in Tennessee. Dr. Berry received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and is the author of the bestseller Lies My Doctor Told Me. He also has a very popular […]
12/29/2020 Group Meeting – Member Spotlight on Dan Cadmus
As part of our Group Coaching program, we shine a spotlight on members of our program to learn more about their journey. This week’s Member Spotlight is Dan Cadmus, whose story is one that many of us can relate to. Dan struggled with weight most of his life, but being active in sports kept his […]
12/22/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Vinnie Tortorich
In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 22nd, our featured guest was Vinnie Tortorich, a celebrity fitness trainer, speaker, host of the popular Fitness Confidential podcast, bestselling author of Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight Loss Game, and filmmaker of Fat: A Documentary. Discussion: Vinnie Tortorich will be releasing Fat: A Documentary […]
12/15/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Bret Scher
In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 15th, our featured guest was Dr, Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist, lipidoligst, personal trainer, and life coach from San Diego California, He is the chief medical officer for Diet Doctor and is the author of Your Best Health Ever. Discussion: Diet Doctor is a great […]
12/8/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Eric Westman
In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 8th, our featured guest was Dr. Eric Westman. Dr. Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine and founded Duke’s Keto Medicine Clinic in 2006, after eight years of clinical research regarding low […]
12/1/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Nina Teicholz
In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 1st, we were excited to have as our guest Nina Teicholz, author of The New York Times best-selling book The Big Fat Surprise. Nina is also the executive director of The Nutrition Coalition, a journalist and professor (adjunct) at New York University. Discussion […]
11/24/2020 – Group Coach Meeting – Special Guest Cate Shanahan
In our Group Coaching meeting held November 24, we had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Cate Shanahan. Dr. Cate is a leading authority on nutrition, a board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The Fat Burn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules. Her […]
11/17/2020 Group Meeting – Spotlight on Vic Basmadjian
As part of our Group Coaching program, we have started a new series where we shine the spotlight on members of our program. The first member spotlighted is Vic Basmadjian, whose success story is inspirational. Vic reached a peak weight of 295 pounds, and had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux, very low […]
11/10/2020 Group Meeting – Special Guest Kellie Logsdon
Kellie Logsdon is the founder and creator of TheKellieKitchen.com, a website specializing in low carb cooking, as well as a ketogenic and intermittent fasting lifestyle. She is well known for her popular 21 Day Accountability Coaching Program and Workbook. In the Group Coaching meeting Kellie discussed the diet and health struggles that led her to […]
11/3/2020 – Preparing for the Holidays
At the November 3rd Group Coaching session, Dr. Tro, Amy, and Brian opened up November with a discussion on preparing for the holidays, sharing tips and strategies to getting through gatherings, and staying on track after falling off. Discussion: How to advocate for yourself to friends and family that may be misinformed or don’t support […]
10/27/2020 – Group Coaching FAQ
At this week’s Group Coaching, Dr. Tro and Health Coaches Amy Eiges & Brian Lenzkes held a Q&A session with questions submitted from participants. The team shared their thoughts and experiences and took live questions during the meeting. Dr. Tro announced information on the future live LowCarb MD Podcast recordings and additional Group Coaching meeting […]
10/20/2020 – Sugar Assessment & Guest Speaker Jayne Steele
At this week’s Group Coaching meeting we were joined by a special guest speaker, Jayne Steele. Ms. Steele is a food addiction interviewer and recovery coach from Victoria, Canada. She shared an overview of Bitten Jonsson’s SUGAR interview assessment and showed us how she utilizes it in her clinical practice. Ms. Steele was kind enough […]
10/13/2020-Dirty Keto Tips & Strategies
At this week’s group meeting, the team discussed the effects of “dirty” & “lazy” keto products on appetite and how & when to use them. Main topics discussed at the meeting: The benefits of using a CGM to monitor the effects of foods, sleep, stress, and exercise on your glucose levels. How using keto treats […]
10/6/2020 – Dirty Lazy Keto
At our weekly group meeting, the team discussed what is “dirty” & “lazy” keto. The team discussed the various positive and negative effects of employing a dirty/lazy keto approach. Main topics discussed at the meeting: Should you try dirty/lazy keto? What are the positive and negative effects? How to safely incorporate this appraoch into your […]
9/29/2020 – Appetite Suppression & Food Addiction
The team discussed preparing for some of the upcoming holidays including Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween. Main Topics: Appetite Suppression & Food Addiction Main Suggestions: Fall back on asking yourself the most pertinet questions, like; Are you hungry? Why are you eating? If you are hungry, what is the best way to handle it? The team […]
9/22/2020 – Fasting Tips and Strategies
Fasting: Intermittent Fasting (IF), Time Restricted Eating (TRE), Extended fasting (EF); Various time protocols: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, one meal a day (OMAD), alternate day fasting (ADF); What breaks a fast?; Fat-fasting; How to break a fast; Fasting and metabolism Dr. Tro, health coaches Brian Wiley and Amy Eiges and group participants discussed some […]
9/8/2020 – Ketosis as an Appetite Suppressant
The online group coaching meeting held Tuesday, September 8, hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, continued its discussion around metabolic health. Dr. Tro Kalayjian shared studies with participants about the effects of a ketogenic diet on satiety. Dr. Tro, and Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley then focused the […]
8/31/2020 – Understanding Hunger & Appetite Suppression
Last week’s online group coaching meeting (August 31), hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, continued its discussion around metabolic health. Dr. Tro Kalayjian shared studies with participants about appetite-suppressing hormones. The effects of a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet on hunger were also explored. Dr. Tro, Amy and Brian then focused […]
8/25/20 – Remembering Your “Why”
Last week’s online group coaching meeting, hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, continued its discussion around metabolic health. Dr. Tro Kalayjian shared studies about supplements and electrolytes which included some points on the importance of staying hydrated, ways to get magnesium through both foods and supplements, and the dietary effects […]
8/11/20 – Metabolic Health, Stress & Sleep
Last week’s online group coaching meeting, hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, centered its discussion around the metabolic effects that stress and sleep have on glucose, insulin, weight gain, and circadian rhythm. The more than 65 participants on last week’s Zoom call listened to Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian […]
8/18/20 – Weight Loss and Metabolic Health Questions
At last week’s online group coaching meeting, hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, Dr. Tro and health coach Amy Eiges answered a wide range of participant questions. The meeting was attended by more than 70 people. Some of the topics covered included: How to know if you’re metabolically healthy and […]
8/4/2020 – Metabolic Health, Hunger, & Defense Strategies
Dr. Tro started the call with his ‘Science Corner’, talking about two interesting case reports about metabolic health and how quickly one can reverse a high A1c with a ketogenic approach, even with minimal weight loss. The other study was from Dr. Tro’s own practice, showing rapid changes to extreme triglycerides using a ketogenic and […]
7/28/20 – The Ways Socialization Affects Your Food Environment
The most recent group online coaching meeting hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care centered its discussion around The Ways Socialization Affects Your Food Environment. Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DO, and Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley, spent a significant portion of the call discussing this issue about what to expect, […]
7/21/2020 – Looking Beyond the Number on the Scale
The most recent group online coaching meeting (July 21, 2020) hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary care centered its discussion around weight-loss deception and the battle with the number on the scale. We discussed a recent blog post by Health Coach Amy Eiges, in which she described a harrowing experience with […]
7/14/2020 – Winning Low Carb Strategies: Resisting Temptation vs. Replacing
The most recent group online coaching meeting (July 14, 2020) hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary care centered its discussion around resisting temptation vs. replacing and also touched on a blog post about cheating. Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DO, and Health Coaches Amy Eiges and Brian Wiley also spent a significant portion […]
7/7/2020 – Sensory Specific Satiety: What is It and How Can You Use it To Your Advantage?
The most recent group online coaching meeting hosted by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary care centered its discussion around Adjusting to the “New Normal” and Emerging from Quarantine – and How One Can Best Navigate and Prepare. Dr. Tro Kalayjian, DO, and Health Coach Amy Eiges also spent a significant portion of […]
Weekly Online Group Coaching Sessions Help Low Carb Adopters Address Challenges
Sign up for the Group Coaching program now for just $10 per month. Sign up by July 7 to waive the introductory session fee. Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care has hosted more than a dozen free online Town Hall events over the past three months. These meetings were organized shortly after […]
Online Group Coaching Aims to Help Participants Maintain Benefits of Low Carb & Fasting; Manage Stress During These Difficult Times
Sign-up Link for Group Coaching Register by July 7 to waive the introductory session fee. UPDATED JUNE 30 – A Message from Dr. Tro Topics for Group Coaching Zoom Meeting June 30, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. EDT Being Consistent Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis Our practice has hosted more than a dozen free online Town Hall […]
Group Coaching Program to Be Offered by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss Practice
Health Coaches to Teach Principles of Low Carb, Keto, & Fasting Group coaching has been added to the list of services offered by Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care in Tappan, NY. Beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2020, those interested in learning more about low carb, keto, and fasting in a group setting […]