The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and, of course, delicious food. While it's a season of comfort and cheer, it's also a notorious period for weight gain. If you're concerned about maintaining your health during the festivities, you're not alone. This guide will assist you in avoiding
The relationship between exercise and weight loss is well known, but the benefits of exercise go far beyond shedding pounds. Many benefits of exercise occur without the loss of a single pound. Exercise alone, without regard to weight loss, is a powerful way to improve your mental and physical well-being.
Introduction Carbohydrates, the primary source of energy for our bodies, often get a bad rap. While not all carbs are created equal, it's easy to find ourselves craving foods high in simple sugars and refined grains. If you've been struggling to break free from your love of carbs, read on
Exercise is an important part of your bariatric surgery journey, but starting and maintaining a consistent exercise program can feel overwhelming! These 12 Tips for sticking to your post-op exercise program will help you get, and stay on track with your exercise routine. 12 Tips for Sticking to Your Post-Op
Protein and Weight Loss: You have probably heard the saying, “protein is the building block of cells”. Every cell in the human body contains protein. Your body needs protein in the diet to maintain lean body mass (muscle!), help your body repair cells, and help your body make new cells.
Why I decided to have WLS Before and After VSG with Brittany: The decision to have surgery was not one that I made lightly. I thought about it for years and even met with a couple of different surgeons before moving forward. I had tried everything possible to lose weight
Bariatric Surgery is NOT a Crutch! Let's compare the fact that bariatric is NOT a crutch and a carpenter building a bookshelf. Imagine a carpenter building a bookshelf. The carpenter gathers all the wood, nails, and tools, but instead of a hammer, the carpenter is given a shoe to hammer
Getting physically fit does not mean you have to spend a lot of money or buy an expensive gym membership, although, many gyms are reasonably priced and can offer excellent workout opportunities. If you really don’t want to step foot in a gym, the following 15 options may work for
How To Use Food Choices & Glycemic Index for WLS Success: Have you ever noticed that some foods, meals, or snacks leave you feeling fuller longer, while others leave you feeling hungrier than before you ate the food? You may be aware of some of the reasons for the difference
