This past week, I went back to tracking, cardio and strength training. Voila': lost 2 pounds.  So, this is my game plan moving forward a...

So, I haven't posted in a while, but I am still in the game! I was on vacation and have had a bit of a grueling schedule lately, so I ha...

Last week, I lost .6. I guess my body was exhausted from losing 4 pounds the week before. Although I must say I was not able to exercise qui...

Ha! Do not underestimate the power of Team Trimtastic or that of Gerri Nisi (remember I am lifting weights now!). I too am down 20 and my te...

Congratulations Gerri, but Sliminators will reign supreme. Down 20# this morning. Oy, the gym is calling out my name. Very foggy out b...

Last week I stayed the same, but this week I lost, not one, not two, not three, but four pounds! I am ecstatic!! What is really interesting...

Down 11 lbs total as of last week.  The first half certainly came off faster than the second.  With all the snow, outside work-outs are limi...

So, rather than hibernating, becoming sedentary and eating out of boredom, I have been taking advantage of all of this snow and extra time I...

So despite my best intentions too many dinners out and snowstorm induced trips to the refrigerator are sabotaging my weight loss.  2 lbs up ...

Lost 2.8 pounds this week. Need I say more????? I did it by doing cardio every day, weights every other and staying slightly low carb. Yippe...

Just wanted to report that adding the weight training is creating exciting changes in my body. I am starting to see a lot of muscle definiti...

Are we losing mmomentum? Except for Gerri ,who is doing well, anyone else losing? I didn't weigh in this morning,will do so tomorrow,but...

I am losing approx 1.5 pounds per week which I am very happy about. I just did 13 miles on the bike and half an hour of strength training. A...

Will there be updates on the weight loss (monthly?) . Would be nice to know how the teams are doing. Knowing how our team stands might help...

Ok, this weekend I am stepping things up. I am adding weight/strength training to my exercise routine. I already have weights at home in var...

I'm new to posting but have been on team Trimtastic for several weeks. A few pounds of weight gain over the years (some after having k...

Making Progress- Despite dinners last weekend with foodie friends have tried to stay on the straight and narrow. Have avoided bread, pasta...

Slow, but steady progress with Ideal Shape protein smoothies (fruit or vegetable) twice a day. Exercise up to four days a week, alternating ...

I have been losing a pretty steady 2 pounds per week, which is exactly the pace I wanted to establish. I am on the stationary bike every day...

Monday 2/09/15 weigh in: 162.0.  It's been frankly a struggle given the 50th bday celebration one weekend followed by the Superbowl (win...

On WVOX radio’s “United on Health ” s how on January 21 s,   Dr. Patricia Calayag, an OB/GYN with WESTMED Medical Group , discussed with...

Was doing pretty well on the diet down 2 lbs by increasing the exercise-getting to the gym 4-5 days/week but got derailed by snowstorms.  No...

10 days into my Contrave medication I have decided to stop it. I initially had fogginess boardering on dizziness. When I increased to the tw...

Two weeks since starting Mission Slimpossible (and simultaneously beginning a weight loss competition with my wife, double the motivat...

The snow day was my  undoing. Being around the kids and their oreos was just too much temptation.  Not good. My daughter decided to make a h...

A week in and over 50,000 steps later I am down about a full pound. Nothing earth shattering but not bad for the middle of winter when we ar...

After one week the hunger pains are gone. Using Ideal Shape shakes twice a day, no prescription medication. Biggest problem is finding suf...

Had a very good week and am down 2.2 lbs. Very proud of myself! I am up to 35 min on the bike, burning 300 calories. Amazing how easy that...

It’s cold out. It’s tough this time of year to exercise either out of doors or simply getting into the cold car to get to the gym.   And so...

From NY Times, January 23,2015: “The optimal strategy to prevent increases in body weight is obviously to combine a healthy, well-balanced...

I fell off the wagon!!! Was doing beautifully-weight down from 178 on 1/19 to 174.2 on 1/23. Was eating yogurt and fruit for breakfast, sal...

So I just joined the group. I have chosen to take a weight loss medication ,along with calorie restriction and exercise. I just started Con...

Trying to overall be healthy without any drastic diets. I am doing my best to follow the Mediterranean diet. Cutting out my weaknesses-fries...

The last Hurrah, I mean Syrah! Now it's time to get serious. Got to fit into those 👙 by spring break. - Patricia Calayag

Caption- After putting some spinach in my protein shakes and you might as well call me Popeye. (I know I'm dating myself.) -  Patri...

New year, new resolutions!  Back to the gym for pilates and elliptical sessions.  Low carb diets are always tough the first 3 days while t...

Yesterday was Day One in new office at 3030 and Day One of my new diet healthy lifestyle changes! Both a little bumpy for my vegan diet. (...

Tracking my food each day which is very helpful. This morning, I did 15 minutes on the stationery bike. This evening I made a delicious turk...

Day 2 of weight watchers. Won't be checking my weight 'till next Monday. Will be challenge to stay on diet in two weeks with Super...

I actually think this might work. This whole Slimpossible business just makes me more aware of food choices. Yogurt for breakfast, fruit f...

Dear Patients, Welcome to the Westmed Doctors Diet blog. Over 30 Westmed physicians are joining Mission Slimpossible  - a 90 day diet and...

Today I started my new program for a healthier lifestyle at Team Trimtastic. What have I gotten myself in for? Being me the first thing I di...

I will start this new weight loss journey with my coworkers. I am very excited and looking forward to the end results of this journey. I w...

Dr. Morrissey's Postpartum Journey Day 1: Go Team Calayag!!!! I am now 9 months postpartum so I have no more excuses. Went to Sou...

The diet: Ideal Shapes protein smoothies for breakfast and lunch. Snacks - almonds, celery or Ideal Shape snack bars. Dinner - S...

Diet as planned today except had some Stew Leonards  vegetable soup 6 oz, about 40 calories. Only one yogurt snack but put blueberries and...

I’m back. At the gym that is. After a 6 month break for various reasons not worth reviewing, I have hit the gym again. Yikes, that scale do...