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An easy trick for dieting success
Ever felt like a hopeless case when it comes to losing weight? This is a common feeling because dieting alone can be difficult and no one wants to give up the foods they love. But, what if it doesn’t have to be like that? There IS a better way. Make tiny changes to the amount…
Why mindful eating is essential for weight loss
According to studies, weight loss is generally 75% diet and 25% exercise. While it is important to eat healthy and be mindful of the foods you eat, it is not always necessary to compute carbs and calorie intake down to minute detail. Some people get lost in these tiny details and it can cause stress….
How lack of sleep is making you hungry
Sleep matters! Losing sleep starts a cascade of unfortunate events in our body systems and one of the most significant byproducts is weight-gain. Lack of sleep causes increased production of the stress hormone cortisol. The less sleep you’ve had, the higher your cortisol levels, and cortisol triggers hunger pangs. When you feel stressed out and…
Get your steps in
When pedometers and wearable fitness trackers gained popularity several years ago, the guideline to get 10,000 steps per day became widely known. Unfortunately, many people have the misconception that your body will be in good shape with no need for additional exercise or changes in diet if you reach this daily goal. But, there is…
Where’s that extra weight coming from?
Where’s that weight coming from? It’s not always food and lack of exercise. Here are 3 other reasons why you might be gaining weight. 1. Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is having low levels of the thyroid hormone which is responsible for metabolism. A low hormone level means a slow metabolism. 2. Fluid retention. This is the build…
Mind Over Matter
It’s all in the mind. Don’t we hear that all too often? But, it is true – the mind is the most powerful thing we have. Let’s reflect on our health. Is your mind caring for your body enough? Every day we go about our busy lives usually just taking what fits our schedule –…
The Myth of Comfort Food
Of course you’ve heard of “comfort food” and probably have a few favorites of your own. However, have you ever really thought about why comfort food exists and why you have such a strong desire to eat it? For most of us, comfort foods are rooted in traditions and emotional events. Think birthday cake on…
Anchorage Bariatrics Featured In Alaska Business Magazine!
Earlier this month, Dr. Jane H. Elliott and Dr. H.B. Acker were featured in an article on the Alaska Business Magazine. The topic of the article was focused on Anchorage Bariatrics being the first clinic in the state to offer psychological services alongside bariatrics. Recently, experts have been increasingly showcasing correlations between mental health and…
10 Ways to Get Moving!
Now that the temperatures are beginning to warm up a bit, getting outside and moving around might sound more appealing. There are so many outdoor activities that will get you the daily exercise you need that we cannot even begin to list them all… so here’s a few to get you started! Walk your dog…
Working together to help serve you better
Last Thursday, we hosted our second Open House event for medical providers in the state. The goal of this event was to educate the medical community so that we, as healthcare providers, can give you the best possible medical care and advice. We welcomed about 100 providers, gave tours of our facilities, and enjoyed refreshments…
We’ve been busy working to help YOU!
Did you know that we have doubled the size of our state-of-the-art clinic in Midtown Anchorage, brought on new providers and new services to help you, and have become the first bariatrics clinic in the state to offer psychological services alongside bariatrics? Phew! We’ve been busy! We added two licensed clinical psychologists to our team…
Are you ready for the journey?
Some individuals arrive at Anchorage Bariatrics following years of contemplating bariatric surgery. Others step through our front door urged by their primary care physician. Whatever your motivation, once you check into our office, you become our patient and we all keep your best interests paramount. The decision to undertake weight loss bariatric surgery is a…
