Bariatric surgery is a helpful tool to jumpstart weight loss for people who haven’t had success through diet and exercise. While all surgeries come with risks, doing nothing is often much worse. Obesity can cause several significant health issues, and bariatric surgery can help patients achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Bariatric surgery isn’t a […]
For many bariatric patients, the thought of going out to eat after surgery is a bit frightening. Thoughts of “I can’t eat anything on here” or “nothing on the menu is healthy” are common concerns. There is good news. Life after bariatric surgery doesn’t mean eating a bland diet of home-cooked meals every day for […]
With COVID-19 keeping many people at home, some individuals decided to use the downtime to kick start new diets or at-home exercise routines. However, as the pandemic stretched from weeks into months, many lost their motivation. Maintaining enthusiasm is a common struggle among dieters as many fail to see measurable results despite weeks of healthy […]
COVID-19 has dominated headlines for months as the disease spread across the world, leaving more than 4 million people ill and causing just shy of 285,000 deaths worldwide. Most people know the leading risk factors such as being 65 years of age or older, being immunocompromised, or having an underlying health condition like asthma, chronic […]
A simple Google search will yield countless results regarding COVID-19 and weight. In fact, the #1 result for the search is the phone number for the National Eating Disorders Association. Frustrations range from weight gain to slow weight loss progress to irritation with the jokes about gaining the “COVID 19” or “quarantine 15.” However, while […]
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a life-altering event for many people. After struggling unsuccessfully to lose weight, many overweight individuals feel defeated and hopeless about losing the excess pounds. However, health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and more loom on the horizon for overweight individuals. As a result, many people struggling with obesity or weight-related […]
Business as usual has a very different meaning than it did a few months ago. With more people working from home without access to a gym, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine can be more challenging than ever. In this blog, we are going to tackle how to lose weight by taking control of […]
It’s not a secret that many Americans are noticing an alarming amount of weight gain as they remain indoors to adhere to social distancing and stay at home orders. While some are still attempting to maintain their workout routines, many are beginning to complain about the number on the scale creeping up or their clothes […]
Even with regular exercise and decent dietary habits, weight loss can remain a challenge. Now that many individuals are stuck at home due to the coronavirus, maintaining healthy eating habits and exercise routines are even more difficult. If you’re noticing the number on the scale creep up over the days spent at home adhering to […]
Every weight loss journey is different, and with so many fad diets making headlines, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Establishing a new diet and a new workout routine can seem daunting, especially for people who are just getting started on their health and fitness journey. Numerous gimmicks have flooded the market, […]