Dr. Yoni Freedhoff

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A renowned obesity expert in Canada, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and the founder and Medical Director of the Institute for Weight Management, specializing in non-surgical weight management.

How does work?
01/07/2026

How does work?

How stigma in the healthcare system is undermining efforts to reduce obesityResearch shows healthcare providers may offe...
01/07/2026

How stigma in the healthcare system is undermining efforts to reduce obesity
Research shows healthcare providers may offer weight loss advice in place of medical treatment.

Losing weight may not be as simple as eating less and exercising more, claims Dr. Claude Bouchard. He says there are oth...
01/07/2026

Losing weight may not be as simple as eating less and exercising more, claims Dr. Claude Bouchard. He says there are other contributing factors that can affect how much weight individuals

Twells says most patients who undergo bariatric surgery have struggled for years to lose weight and keep it off.
01/07/2026

Twells says most patients who undergo bariatric surgery have struggled for years to lose weight and keep it off.

Behavioural and psychological interventions for obesity managementBehavioural and psychological interventions focus on s...
01/07/2026

Behavioural and psychological interventions for obesity management
Behavioural and psychological interventions focus on sustainable lifestyle changes that improve overall health, function, and quality of life—not just weight loss. The most effective approaches often include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps address emotional eating, self-stigma, and behaviours that impact health.
Medical Nutrition Therapy: A personalized approach to nutrition that prioritizes sustainable eating patterns over restrictive dieting.
Physical Activity: Regular movement supports metabolic health, reduces stress, and improves energy levels—regardless of weight changes.
Behavioural and psychological support can make a big difference—especially when combined with medication. These approaches help you stay on track with your treatment plan, making it easier to follow nutrition guidance and build physical activity into your routine in a way that works for you.
Work with a healthcare provider to find strategies that align with your needs and goals.

Healthy eating is never about "giving up your favorite foods," but about learning to coexist with them.I just finished a...
01/07/2026

Healthy eating is never about "giving up your favorite foods," but about learning to coexist with them.
I just finished an interview on the "misconceptions of weight management," and I love to talk about health in this relaxed way off-camera: don’t label foods as "good" or "bad," and don’t let the scale dictate your emotions. My office is filled with certificates, but the most meaningful "medal" is hearing my patients say, "I’m finally not at war with food anymore."

I’m always smiling in front of the camera — after all, helping people break free from weight anxiety and find a comforta...
01/07/2026

I’m always smiling in front of the camera — after all, helping people break free from weight anxiety and find a comfortable, healthy rhythm is inherently joyful. I’m Yoni Freedhoff, the obesity doctor who doesn’t teach you to "starve to lose weight," but instead, teaches you to "live well."

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