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Progress Report: Where am I now with my health resolution?

How are you 15 days into the year? We bet you’re doing fabulous! Remember that list we talked about in the last newsletter (the resolutions list)? How are you doing with yours? Forgot about it after the shock of returning to your normal routine? It’s absolutely normal! What matters is that you put it in your heart…

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New Year. New Feels. New Chances. Same Dreams. Fresh Start.

The book of 2019 is ending and the book of 2020 is about to begin. How would you like to begin your new book? Have you made New Year’s resolutions? Somewhere on that list there’s probably a bit about getting healthy or healthier this coming year and that’s great! We at Anchorage Bariatrics believe your health…

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Ready for the holidays?

The happiest season of the year is here and it means parties – good food and drinks everywhere! Sticking to your diet might get tricky because (1) there’s so much food to share, (2) you wouldn’t want to offend people who have worked hard for these meals and well, (3) grandma’s cooking is just irresistible…

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Oh dear… I think I ate too much!

Promises have been made and broken before. We’re all guilty of that, but what’s done is done. What’s important is that we do something now to make things better for today and the future. This sentiment applies to overeating during the holidays. It feels bad physically when you eat too much and it feels bad…

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Two keys to staying on track this Thanksgiving holiday

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This is a great occasion where we celebrate with good company and good food, but don’t get carried away! You still have to be mindful of what you eat. Sure, that table is full of yummy dishes that are probably rich in sugar, carbs and starch, but remember there…

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Is your body telling you something?

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~Jim Rohn Listen to your body. What is it telling you? Are you well? Are you not? Listen. Most of the time, we take self-care for granted because we have so much to do. We say sleep can wait, rest can wait, exercise…

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Do you really need a support network?

Where do you find a support network? You have family, friends, fellow patients and medical providers. Each one of these groups offer a different type of support for you. Your family, they could serve as your inspiration because you might want to be a healthier person to be with them longer or to be able to…

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In many cases, there’s more to weight gain than just overeating

“I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.” ~Dennis R. Many can relate to Dennis’s sentiment of being sick and tired all the time. It was his weight that was doing this to him and he knew that – that’s why he decided to do something about it. Dennis is still in the…

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Is bariatric surgery right for me?

Are you ready for bariatric surgery? Before you dive in, there are certain things that you should know. For example, did you know that bariatric surgery is not for everyone? There are tests that your doctors will use to determine if you qualify (general overall health, blood work, medical history, etc.), in addition to the…

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Childhood Obesity Epidemic: CNN Article

Anchorage Bariatrics and our staff want to encourage healthy lifestyle choices when it comes to diet and exercise for people of all ages. You’re never too young or too old to start making healthy changes, so don’t let your past determine your present and future! The choices you make as a family — especially as a…

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Common Type 2 diabetes symptoms

Ninety percent of adults with Type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. If a person is obese, does that person automatically have diabetes? No, but obesity greatly increases the risk of a person developing Type 2 diabetes. Studies suggest that abdominal fat causes fat cells to release ‘pro-inflammatory’ chemicals, which can make the body less…

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Exercises to do while watching TV

TV shows are getting better and better each season and so are the writers – they sure know how to get you hooked! So, how can you use your down time to get your heart rate up? Introducing “Streaming September!” The idea is to choose a TV series you can stream (binge watch) but only…

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