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Jarrell Weight Management Specialists Dr. Jarrell uses an evidence-based approach to address overweight and obesity. Visit www.JarrellWeightManagementSpecialists.com for more.

We’ll measure your metabolism with a 10-minute, in-office breathing test and create a personal weight loss plan.

10/22/2026

Grown-up bounce house glow-up.
When you can’t find anyone to fix your rusty hardtop, you turn to YouTube.
I’ve been working on this for months, practicing my welding skills, and figuring it out as I go. This weekend I sprayed on the builder primer. Next weekend, it’s Wimbledon White.
I’m definitely learning as I go, so I’m all ears if you have tips for a beginner.

10/20/2026

Pro weight-loss behavioral tip: don’t eat in front of a screen.
When you eat while watching TV, scrolling, or working, you’re not paying attention to how much you’re eating. The screen pulls your focus, and you end up overeating without even noticing.
Over time, it also trains your brain to associate eating with screens. Then you find yourself reaching for food every time you sit down in front of one, even when you’re not hungry.
Eat at the table. Put the phone down. Notice what you’re eating and when you’re full.
Now, the flip side: if you struggle with motivation at the gym, a screen can actually help. Watching a show while you walk on the treadmill can make the time fly and keep you moving. The goal is to use screens to support your habits, not to fuel your snacking.
Small behavior changes like this add up. You, stronger.
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10/15/2026

She can take the keys. She can’t take the John Deere.

10/13/2026

Quick recap: 3 reasons fiber — from food or a supplement — is one of the most useful tools for weight loss.

✓ Low calorie density — eat a satisfying amount of food for fewer calories, supporting the calorie deficit weight loss depends on
✓ Digests slowly — keeps you full longer, so it’s easier to stick to your plan between meals
✓ Feeds the good bacteria in your gut — supporting a healthier microbiome, which plays its own role in long-term weight management

Getting there through vegetables and whole grains is ideal, but a fiber supplement like psyllium husk is a legitimate way to close the gap if your diet falls short.

Save this for the next time someone tells you fiber is “just for digestion.”

This is why we do what we do.We set big goals with our patients because big goals lead to big health improvements. Weigh...
10/07/2026

This is why we do what we do.

We set big goals with our patients because big goals lead to big health improvements. Weight loss isn't just a number on the scale — it's lower blood pressure, better mobility, more energy, and years added back to your life. Watching someone's overall health turn around is the best part of this job.

It takes time, and it takes real work. That's why we don't just hand someone a medication — we build a plan around behavioral change, nutrition, and exercise, because that's what actually makes results last.

Believing you can get there is the first step. We're here for every step after that.

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You, stronger.

The highest average percent weight loss ever seen in a medication trial was just published in the New England Journal of...
10/07/2026

The highest average percent weight loss ever seen in a medication trial was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The medication is retatrutide, and it's not available yet.

As an obesity medicine physician, I read the full study and its supplement and broke it down in plain language: how this investigational treatment works, what the trial found, and the side effects worth knowing about.

It still needs FDA review. But understanding the research helps separate the facts from the headlines.

Read my full breakdown here: https://jarrellweightmanagementspecialists.com/2026/10/07/retatrutide-triple-hormone-weight-loss-medication/

This is part of a series on medications currently in clinical trials. Next up, I'll be covering a medication that works through a completely different hormone. Drop your questions in the comments!

A lot of my patients have been asking me what's coming next in weight-management research, so I wrote it all down.In my ...
09/30/2026

A lot of my patients have been asking me what's coming next in weight-management research, so I wrote it all down.

In my newest blog post, I explain how today's treatments work and walk through seven new approaches being studied in clinical trials right now, including one that may help protect muscle.

None of these are available yet, and some may never make it. But the science is moving fast, and I think it's worth understanding where it's headed.

Read it here: https://jarrellweightmanagementspecialists.com/2026/09/30/weight-loss-drug-pipeline-overview/

Over the next few weeks, I'll go through each one in more detail. Drop a question in the comments and I may answer it in a future post.

We talk about fiber a lot around here — because it's genuinely one of the most useful tools for weight loss. It's some o...
09/26/2026

We talk about fiber a lot around here — because it's genuinely one of the most useful tools for weight loss. It's some of the lowest-calorie-density food out there, it keeps you full far longer than most carbs, and it feeds the good bacteria in your gut. Adding more of it is one of the easiest, least restrictive changes you can make.

*Most adults should be aiming for about 30g a day. This is your cheat sheet for getting there — a few of the heaviest hitters from produce, legumes, and grains, so you're not guessing at the grocery store. And if food alone doesn't get you all the way, a fiber supplement can help close the gap.

Save this for your next grocery list.

09/24/2026

"Fiber bloat" isn't something to avoid when you're working on weight loss — it's actually doing you a favor.
When you eat fiber-rich food (or take a fiber supplement), it takes up real volume in your stomach and distends the stomach wall a little. That stretch sends a direct signal to your brain: you're full. That's a genuine weight-loss mechanism, not just a digestive side effect — it's what makes it easier to eat less without feeling deprived.
Ever wonder why a big salad — or even a scoop of a fiber supplement in water — fills you up faster than you'd expect? Now you know why.

09/17/2026

Whether it comes from your plate or a supplement, fiber is one of the most underrated tools for weight loss — here's why.

✓ Lowest calorie density of almost any food group — you can eat more food for fewer calories, which is one of the simplest ways to create the calorie deficit weight loss actually requires
✓ Digests slowly, so it keeps you full much longer — meaning you're not fighting hunger between meals
✓ Feeds the good bacteria in your gut (bifidobacterium is a favorite) — supporting the kind of gut health that makes sustainable weight loss easier over time

Most adults should be aiming for about 30g of fiber a day. Here's where to get it:

Legumes:
✓ Split peas: 16g per cup, cooked
✓ Lentils: 15.5g per cup, cooked
✓ Black beans: 15g per cup, cooked
✓ Canned cannellini, navy, or great northern beans: 13g per cup

Fruits & vegetables:
✓ Green peas: 9g per cup, boiled
✓ Raspberries: 8g per cup
✓ Pear: 5.5g, medium, with skin
✓ Broccoli: 5g per cup, boiled
✓ Apple with skin: 4.5g, medium
✓ Baked potato with skin: 4g, medium

Grains & seeds:
✓ Whole-wheat spaghetti: 6g per cup, cooked
✓ Barley: 6g per cup, cooked
✓ Quinoa: 5g per cup, cooked
✓ Oatmeal: 4g per cup, cooked
✓ Chia seeds: 10g per ounce

Falling short through food alone? A fiber supplement helps close the gap — one tablespoon of Metamucil three times a day gets you about 9g (see my video about this before you start!).

Which one of these are you going to add first?

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