Our infographic is a quick reference for building your grocery list post bariatric surgery. This list of bariatric diet kitchen staples also can be pulled up on your phone as you shop the grocery aisles. If these are the only food items you buy then you’ll be sufficiently stocked to prepare a week’s worth of […]
Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder characterized by extreme tiredness, aches and pains, and general difficulty thinking and functioning. And if that isn’t bad enough to dissuade you from flying cost-to-coast, it gets worse. Now researchers have found that jet lag causes weight gain. We are a people in motion. We are on the […]
November is the month of gratitude and we each have something for which to be thankful! So I’ve joined the #ThankfulNovember Challenge that has swept the country to acknowledge my many blessings after reclaiming my life from obesity. Every day this month I am among the many people who will Tweet something that I am […]
Grains, starchy vegetables, sugar, and artificial sweeteners are not part of my bariatric diet! But they sure are central to a traditional Thanksgiving menu. So for many years I missed out on pumpkin pie, rolls, and tea breads. But nowadays I serve a sumptuous grain-free Thanksgiving. That’s because I learned about nut flours! Wonderful baked goods can be […]
What is Metabolic Dysfunction? Metabolic dysfunction is partly the result of a heavy sugar and processed foods diet, according to my fellow health guide on the HealthCentral diet and exercise site. People with metabolic syndrome have a tendency to be overweight around the abdomen – having belly fat or an “apple shape.” A waist circumference […]
Cheyanne is losing weight without bariatric surgery. Here’s how she dropped from 260 pounds to 175 pounds by making healthy lifestyle choices. Growing up, Cheyanne Lent was like most kids. She had dreams and ambition. She played sports. But Cheyanne’s weight soared in high school despite being active. She ate a lot of processed convenience […]
Obesity can cause blood clots and is a well-known risk factor for clots in deep veins and lungs. A sedentary lifestyle is a contributing factor. And obese patients are at greater risk for deadly clots after surgery while they are immobile. Read: 10 obesity related illnesses What Are Blood Clots? Blood clots are normally useful. Blood clots […]
The gastric bypass dramatically improved my well-being. So I am grateful I finally had the surgery after chickening out and cancelling my first surgery date. Months later I would reschedule and this time go through with the surgery on account of my worsening health. Read: My Gastric Bypass Story. And while I am pleased with the outcome such good fortune requires constant vigilance. Gastric bypass vitamin […]
It is possible to get weight-loss surgery if it is not a covered benefit under your health insurance plan? And what if you don’t have health insurance at all? While it will no doubt be a challenge, free weight-loss surgery is within the realm of possibility. Read: Medical Loans for Weight-Loss Surgery Allow me to emphasize that you can […]
Post Op Bariatric Diet Plan Many articles are written endorsing a post op bariatric diet in the weeks and months following weight loss surgery. Healthcare providers recommend a post op bariatric diet plan as well. However, much less attention is given to a long term bariatric diet plan despite the obvious need. Read: Bariatric Nutrition […]
It is important to establish and maintain a regiment of diet and exercise after bariatric surgery. Read: Is Exercise More Important Than Diet There might be plenty of food you do not normally eat in your bariatric diet, while foods that you have enjoyed may have to be eliminated or minimized. Read: How Does the Bariatric Diet Work Sugar and […]
Dress Slimmer to Look Thin To dress slimmer, begin by wearing clothes that fit. Clothes that are too big or too small will make you look fat. Do not wear clothes that are too tight because it creates the appearance of rolls of fat or emphasizes existing rolls of fat. It is also best to […]
Although it is rare, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is the most common genetic cause of potentially life-threatening child obesity. Read: 5 Causes of Obesity The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association explains, “A chronic feeling of hunger that, coupled with a metabolism that utilizes drastically fewer calories than normal, can lead to excessive eating and life threatening obesity.” Read: Three Ways to […]
Your bariatric surgeon and treatment team will recommend you begin a fitness and exercise program following weight loss surgery. My best advice is that you be enthused about the prospect of getting active and pursue your health with real vigor! If you’re not sure where or how to start your fitness efforts then I strongly […]
I have become much more health conscious and logical since having my gastric bypass weight loss surgery in 2003. And I have witnessed that just as there is a method for obesity, there is a method for weight loss. As a result, making good food choices for your bariatric life can be as simple as […]
Joseph Pilates was a German immigrant who came to the United States in 1926. He put down roots in New York City where he opened the “Studio for Body Contrology.” Contrology was the original name for pilates exercise. Read: Is Exercise More Important Than Diet Pilates emphasizes proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, concentration on […]
These are just a few simple changes you can make to help ensure you’re as fit, healthy and active as possible throughout your work day. And you can do them even if you feel like your job has you tied to your desk every day. #MyBariatricLife #weightloss #bariatrics
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You should be doing these 5 fitness hacks to stay healthy at work. Because these simple changes ensure you’re as active as possible throughout your work day
