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Midday Tiredness
Fighting with midday tiredness? Feeling sleep deprived? We all have those days when a little energy would go a long way. Here are 8 easy ways, according to Health Magazine, to get energized and refreshed. Yawn away “Yawning is your body’s way of cooling down the brain, essentially waking it up,” explains Andrew Gallup, PhD, […]
Fun Calorie Burning “At Home” Exercises
We all know that a weight loss journey is not just about surgery and watching what we eat. It’s lifestyle changes. It encompasses all aspects of our lives. Mind, body, attitude, self-esteem are all included. Exercise is no exception. But what if you can’t make it to the gym everyday? Are there any close-to-home […]
Slimming Superfoods
Often, we come across articles that are full of great information to help anyone on their weight loss journey. We hope, by sharing these articles, that you might find some or all of the information helpful. In an article read in Health magazine, we found 20 “Superfoods” that can not only help you lose weight […]
Dating After Weight Loss Surgery
Dating. It can be scary even on your best day especially when society has taught us to put so much focus on what is on the outside not the inside. This could possibly create feelings of rejection and low self esteem. Maybe even feeling unworthy of love. Some might find that dating is a great […]
Motivation…..I can do anything!!!
Motivation and encouragement. We all need a little at times in our lives. Maybe in our jobs or as being parents, or even just as a member of your community, a little pat on the back goes a long way. We all have journeys we take and we all stumble at some point as well. […]
Dining Out after Weight Loss
We often hear patients talk about how a lifestyle changes after weight loss surgery. One very common issue is eating out at restaurants. Of course, a new way of eating is always easier at home when you prepare your own meal. However, is it possible to enjoy a night on the town with friends or […]
Catch 22 Medications that Can Cause Weight Gain
We know all the obvious weight gain causes…chocolate, sodas, chips, candy, cookies, etc. The list goes on and on and on. But did you ever think that some of your medications, even ones taken by patients with obesity linked conditions, could cause you to gain weight. Depression, diabetes, even some high blood pressure medications can […]
Smart Shopping after Weight Loss Surgery
Did you think after weight loss surgery that your grocery shopping trips would be easier? After all, you wouldn’t be nearly as hungry, right? Your strict dietary restrictions should nip those impulse buys in the bud. It seems that many weight loss surgery patients are still the main food provider in the family. So you […]
Discovering the Health Benefits of Quinoa
Are you like the many people trying to replace unhealthy eating habits with new balanced and healthy lifestyle changes? Maybe looking for something to replace those “much loved, high carbs, high sugar items? Well, if so, continue reading as we take a look at the incredible health benefits of Quinoa. If you are like […]
Relationship Challenges before and after Weight-loss Surgery
The weight-loss surgery journey is one of the most profound changes in our lives. Following nutrition, an exercise and follow-up program may be hard work, but the most challenging daily adjustment is, “the way people treat me differently.” She burst into tears. Why? I had just walked into the hospital room, saying “your nurse tells […]
