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Plateau Busters, courtesy of Spark People & Gilda for sharing.

Tue, 25 May 2010 03:03:00 -0700

Plateau Busters - Part 1 Eat the Right Nutrients at the Right Times

We hear it all the time--you changed your habits and lost weight steadily, but after awhile, that progress halted. You’ve been stuck at the same weight for days, weeks, or even months. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying your best, feeling ...

Diets high in added sugar raise heart disease risk

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:07:00 -0700

A study says daily sugar intake can alter important blood fats. Whether the source is sugar cane or high fructose corn syrup, the ‘sugar effect’ persists. April 20, 2010|By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times Feeding a sweet tooth won't just lead to weight gain and a mouthful of cavities. A new study ...

Anti-Obesity Drugs Unlikely to Provide Lasting Benefit

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:16:00 -0700

Anti-Obesity Drugs Unlikely to Provide Lasting Benefit, According to Scientists ScienceDaily (Mar. 18, 2010) -- Scientists at the University of Liverpool argue that anti-obesity drugs fail to provide lasting benefits for health and wellbeing because they tackle the biological consequences of obesity, and not the important psychological causes of overconsumption and ...

100 Reasons To Exercise

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:24:00 -0800

I borrowed this from the same source Annielou used for her post this morning. Victoria bariatric surgery. I am printing this for my own use. I challenge everyone to pick one or two of the reasons for yourself for today and get out there and just do the exercise. Today I p-ick ...

Long term weight loss and maintenance after Gastric Bypass

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:05:00 -0800

Thanks Annielou for the article.

Long term weight loss and maintenance after Gastric Bypass
This page is sort of a "user's manual" for the stomach pouch created in the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. The guide is targeted to patients who underwent GBP more than 6 months previously, but the best results are achieved ...

How Weight Loss Helps the heart.

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:24:00 -0800

How Weight Loss Helps the Heart http://www.usnews.com/health/family-health/heart/articles/20 09/08/11/how-weight-loss-helps-the-heart.html
By Ed Edelson

(Thanks to Kevin for sharing this information with us!)

HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Losing a lot of weight rejuvenates the physical structure of the heart, and it makes no difference whether the weight is lost by surgery ...

Probiotics Help Gastric-Bypass Patients Lose Weight More Quickl

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:26:00 -0800

Thank you to Guayas for this article.

Probiotics Help Gastric-Bypass Patients Lose Weight More Quickly ScienceDaily (July 13, 2009) -- New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Hospital & Clinics suggests that the use of a dietary supplement after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can help obese patients to more quickly ...

Article on diet soda and weight gain

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:29:00 -0800

This article is from the WebMD News Archive
Drink More Diet Soda, Gain More Weight? Overweight Risk Soars 41% With Each Daily Can of Diet Soft Drink By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD June 13, 2005 -- People who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In ...

Medications to avoid following bariatric surgery.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0800

DISCLAIMER - This is just some information/suggestions. It is in no way a complete list or meant to take place of advice from your physician. You should always seek the advice of your surgeon.

Certain medications are prone to causing ulcers in post op bariatric patients. Typically these ulcers will require ...

Oh Those Dreaded Halloween Treats! How to avoid temptation!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:43:00 -0700

If sweets, especially candy, is one of your weaknesses, the upcoming trick - or - treating tradition may prove to be a difficult one for you. If you really enjoy handing out goodies to the little ghosts and goblins, here are some suggestions to help you make it through this ...