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Medication Assisted Weight Loss
Are you struggling to lose weight but not quite ready to consider surgery? If you have not yet tried medication assisted weight loss, it might be worth a shot. Medicines such as Phentermine can help with impulse control, allowing you to make better food choices, as well as help curb cravings. When added to a…
Eat Dinner For Breakfast And Breakfast For Dinner!
Breakfast! You may have heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” well, its true! People who eat a big, hearty breakfast tend to feel less hungry throughout the day, tend to snack less, and make healthier food choices. If you have your bigger meals earlier in the day and smaller ones…
We’re Here To Help You
Over the past year, Anchorage Bariatrics has grown into the premier center for Alaskans seeking surgical and non-surgical weight loss options. We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sean Lee to our team of surgeons! Dr. Lee is a graduate of the Yale School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at…
Prepare for Weight Loss Success
“Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” – Robert H. Schuller “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin You may have guessed what these quotes have in common – preparation is key to success….
New Direction For Your Diet
At Anchorage Bariatrics, we know that drastic diets and depriving yourself of all your favorite foods is a recipe for failure. With this in mind, our program incorporates New Directions engineered meal supplements that are ketogenic, or fat burning, with traditional grocery foods. This diet, when combined with increased exercise and activity, can help you…
Are You Drinking Your Calories?
Did you know that one ounce of liquor has about 70-80 calories? And a lite beer has roughly 100. Consider these facts next time you belly up to the bar – you could be drinking way more calories than you realize. Another calorie sneak is the mixers that usually come with that one ounce of…
One Of The All-Time Healthiest Foods!
Did you know that Anchorage Bariatrics has a Clinical Dietitian on staff? Erika Van Calcar, MS, RDN, LDN, is here to help you reach all of your weight loss and general health goals. She will make sure you receive a well-balanced diet while undergoing weight loss treatment, whether surgical or non-surgical. You can also see…
The Great Outdoors
It’s the height of summertime in Alaska! This is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer. Flattop Mountain is the most hiked mountain in Alaska – have you tried it? The 1.5 mile trail to the summit provides gorgeous views of Mt. McKinley and the Aleutian…
Benefits Of Fiber
Can fiber help you lose weight? Well, that depends, but mostly the answer is yes, as long as you’re getting it from whole fruits and vegetables. Soluble, viscous fiber – the kind found in asparagus, legumes, brussels sprouts and oats, among others – will help you feel full longer, therefore causing you to naturally eat…
The Exercise -> Energy Cycle
Just like a healthy, well-balanced diet, adding frequent exercise to your routine is a key component of achieving and maintaining your lower weight. It helps change your metabolism from fat-storing to fat-burning and in turn gives you more energy. Think of it as a healthy cycle of more exercise becomes more energy to exercise. Besides…
Your Recipe For Success!
Here’s your recipe for success: make meaningful changes in your life by making small changes in your behavior. When it comes to diet and exercise, baby steps are the way to go. Drastic diets and depriving yourself of your favorite foods is a recipe for failure, even for someone with incredible willpower. For most of…
Stay On Track On Vacation
Sticking to your diet while on vacation can seem near impossible. Diets are hard enough when you’re at home in your own kitchen, let alone when you’re out of your element and more likely to be eating at restaurants. So, what’s a girl or guy to do? First, don’t panic. Unless you’re travelling to an…
