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 […]
Head hunger is eating out of habit without giving thought to whether or not you are actually hungry. It can also be an attempt to self-sooth. The concept is unfamiliar to many people and many more do not distinguish between head hunger and physical hunger. Head hunger is more associated with those who have problems controlling […]
Not long after my gastric bypass surgery, my husband and I went on a day trip to Boat House Row in Philadelphia. The boat houses were filled with the shells that the rowers practiced with and competed in. We watched practice runs that were taking place on the river. I was impressed by the long, thin shells […]
In part one of my question and answer session with Susan Harrow Rago, MS, RD, LDN, much of the discussion was on nutritional counseling for weight loss. In this second segment of our Q&A, Susan Rago shares her weight loss tips on eating healthy to lose weight in the real world where time, money, and […]
Healthier Fast Food Kids’ Meals Still Unhealthy There is a little something more in fast food children’s meals than just a plastic toy. There is also the increased possibility for diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, and poor academic performance. Not that long ago, fast food chains announced a commitment to making kids’ meals healthier. […]
Nutritional counseling with a registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) will identify how many calories to eat per day to lose weight steadily and safely through a planned healthy, nutritious diet designed specifically for your lifestyle and healthcare needs. Also, a registered dietician nutritionist can treat any chronic obesity-related diseases with medical nutrition therapy. I am therefore […]
A calorie is a measurement tool used to determine the energy in food and beverages from the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins it contains. The simple equation for weight loss is if you burn more calories than you consume you will lose weight. Read: Eating Food That Burn More Calories This is true enough, but not absolute. There […]
Have a Happy Workout Many people do not like to exercise. Even though the benefits are many, the required labor and discipline discourage quite a few. Happy workout is irrational word play for the fitness impaired. Read: Is Exercise More Important Than Diet? I used to judge the most fit among us with a mix […]
Preparing a health-filled pre-op bariatric diet shopping list before my gastric bypass was not easy for me. After a lifetime of being a processed food junkie, I did not understand what were the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, we’ve […]
Among the fads of the 1980s were Rubik’s Cube, Magic 8 Ball, and Pacman. There also were fad diets, such as the Beverly Hills Diet, the Cabbage Soup Diet, and the Grapefruit Diet. And each of them received underwhelming medical support. Read: 8 Diet Myths Exposed Let’s take a closer look at the Grapefruit Diet. It seems […]
Weight Loss Websites that Help You Succeed Here are three of our favorite weight loss websites — and they’re all absolutely free and from trusted sources! But before you go off on a do-it-yourself weight loss program via the internet, be sure to consult with a physician, nutritionist, or dietician. Proper weight loss should be the goal, not just losing as many […]
There is no good way to be fat, but there is a worst way. Fat around the midsection, or belly fat, can be especially dangerous. And getting rid of this belly bulge is important for more than just reasons of vanity. Because belly fat increases the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Read: […]
Preparing for the Bariatric Diet Phase 1 Preparing a health-filled bariatric diet phase 1 shopping list for my gastric bypass was not easy for me. It took a long time to learn the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, […]
Your diet after bariatric surgery will be a lot different than your pre-surgery diet. And planning your bariatric diet grocery list may prove to be quite the challenge while you are learning what it means to eat healthy. A dietician or nutritionist can help ensure your dietary needs are met as you draft your bariatric meal plan and shopping […]
Your Risk for Celiac Disease after Weight Loss Surgery Research shows that gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity are on the rise after weight loss surgery. Acquired Celiac Disease, also known as Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance, is the inability to digest gluten and can manifest as a consequence of weight loss surgery. According to the Mayo Clinic, while the exact cause is […]
Overly fat has been an obvious problem for those of us reading (and writing) this article. Not so obvious is that if our excess body fat has been a chronic problem for so long, then it actually can create conditions that prevent us from dropping our fat. Studies suggest that the diversity of bacterial species […]
