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Tired of fighting the battle of the bulge with insufficient troops? Learn about Dr. Arem’s comprehensive Weight Loss Plan! The solution to your weight problem is a well-balanced diet that has the ability to: • Restore the efficiency of metabolism boosting hormones • Improve insulin resistance • Reduce levels of ghrelin (a hormone that increases your cravings and slows your metabolism)

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front base of your neck that produces thyroid hormones T4 and T3 and releases them directly into your bloodstream. These chemicals regulate the functioning of virtually all cells in your body. Thyroid hormones disperse throughout your body to regulate metabolism and most bodily functions. In your brain, T3 and T4 regulate neurotransmitters implicated in mood, appetite, sexual function, and emotions

PROTEIN BOOST DIET QUICK TIPS: Consume 1,200 to 1,500 calories daily during the initial weight-loss phase (less if needed). Only eat approved fruits at the end of breakfast or lunch, but never around dinner time, because early-meal spiking glucose levels increase appetite. Learn to eyeball proper portion sizes by using designated food category units (Protein, Vegetables, Legumes/Whole Grain/Fruit, and Fat) to create meals with the optimal nutrition profile. Do not eat anything at least three hours prior to bedtime. Avoid sugars (other than approved fruit), processed foods, and saturated fats. Enjoy limited quantities of “good” fats like olive oil, avocados,...