Fats that you eat hold both good and bad attributes. It is a macronutrient like carbohydrates and protein. Too much saturated fat in your diet can raise your cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. However, unsaturated fat is good for low...
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Feeling the winter blues and not wanting to get outside to get those steps in? Believe it or not, there ARE benefits to winter walking and with the proper planning, it could actually become one of your favorite activities! Walking in the fr...
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Postsurgery hair loss, otherwise known as Telogen Effluvium, can be very alarming, but please understand that it is to be expected and, unless you have an underlying condition or genetic disposition, it is only temporary! Most bariatric surgery patients ...
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Plateaus occur when you stay at a stable weight and are not losing anything for a period of time. As frustrating as plateaus are, they will happen at some point. Plateaus are either a result of not implementing a healthy lifestyle or it happens aft...
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An important aspect of bariatric surgery is continued postoperative follow-up. By staying in contact with our office, we can help keep you healthy and minimize complications. Bariatric patients need to be followed closely after surgery for the following reaso...
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Weight loss surgery is about improving your health and a big part of improving your health is getting proper nutrition. It is hard for anyone to get good nutrition with a normal digestive system and after bariatric surgery, it becomes even more difficult...
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One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. If you are just beginning your journey, have had a weight loss stall or you are finding some weight creeping back on, now is a great time to set new, achievable goals for yourself. So...
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The honeymoon period is considered the first 18 months following weight loss surgery when you will find your weight dropping off quickly and, at times, it seems to do so without much hard work. Take advantage of this time to learn your limits and reestab...
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Are carbohydrates after weight loss surgery bad? NO! Not all carbohydrates are bad and they are one of the six essential nutrients that make up our diets. Despite their bad reputation, carbs are necessary for survival and are your body’s main sourc...
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Exercise maximizes weight loss and helps maintain a healthy body. After surgery you need not only good nutrition but also regular activity. Plan to build exercise into your daily schedule. Here are some ways you can add in exercise: · ...
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