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New Year, New You!
The New Year is already in full swing! A lot of us make New Year’s resolutions. So what does that mean? A New Year’s resolution is a promise to do something differently in the new year. Some resolutions include things like losing weight, eating healthy, or getting more exercise. Self-improvement tends to be the focus of…
10 Tips to get through the holiday season
The holidays are in full swing! That in itself is enough to create anxiety and discouragement for anyone on a weight loss journey this time of the year. But, don’t dismay! We’ve put together some tips to help you survive the holidays and enjoy this special time of year. The Reason for the Season Try…
Keeping your weight-loss goals on track during the holidays
Uh-Oh! Once again the Thanksgiving holiday has snuck up on us. Is it possible to enjoy the day without the guilt when you’re trying to lose weight? Absolutely! Thanksgiving does not have to sabotage your weight loss goals. With a little before-hand knowledge, you can enjoy that Thanksgiving meal and leave the guilt behind! Here…
“I wish I had done it sooner…”
“I wish I had done it sooner….” – The most common line you will see in our patients’ testimonials. We understand that surgery is a big decision and the process of decision-making involves many people – but the decision is yours to make. You might ask, “How am I supposed to do that then? Where do…
Technology and Your Health
Technology has really taken us far – from counting our daily steps to aiding in surgical procedures. How can we use this technology in weight loss? The very basic is the pedometer or the step counter. Isn’t it nice when you see (in real time) the progress you are making with regards to your fitness…
How are you?
With all that is going on right now, we cannot deny that we are all stressed and this is taking a toll on our overall well-being. That is – our mind, our heart, and our body’s health. How are you? How is your heart? We hope you are keeping things bright (the word we’re trying to say is…
Dieting vs. Mindful Eating
What’s the difference between dieting and mindful eating? Which one is better for weight loss? Dieting is basically regulating the food that is taken in – regulating what you can eat and how much you can eat. Diet plans are usually based on portions and content like carbs and fats for example. Mindful eating on…
What Are Reliable Healthcare Sources?
Healthcare decisions are usually challenging, but after the year we’ve had, they can seem even more daunting. This pandemic has us wondering what’s helpful and what’s detrimental, especially with different perspectives all over the internet. This is also true for bariatric surgery and weight loss methods because there are all kinds of articles out there…
Show Yourself Love
We love. That’s the main reason why we do the things we do. Every day, we strive to become better versions of ourselves – but for who? Why are we doing it? Why are you trying to be healthy? Why are you trying to lose weight? We hope you do it for you – because…
How to Fulfill New Year’s Resolutions
“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s a day you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it.” – Margaret Thatcher Let’s do this! Let’s fulfill our resolutions, do our best, and be positive about this new year! Stop…
The Importance of a Positive Attitude
Happy Holidays! How is everybody doing? It’s been a rough year, but let’s not lose sight of the good things that happened. What were your best moments this year? What are you thankful for? Look back and think only about the positive things that happened to you this year – small things, big things, they…
How to Avoid Holiday Temptations
It has been a stressful year (to say the least!) and you’re finally getting a break during the holidays. But, should you indulge and give yourself a treat for surviving? Absolutely! Just make sure you indulge yourself in the right things – healthy foods, treats, and activities. We know temptations are all over the place…
