Fitness trackers can be great tools for anyone who’s looking to monitor their activity levels, find some extra motivation, and even engage friends and family in some fitness-related competitions! If you’ve been thinking about investing in a fitness tracker to help with your exercise goals, here’s what you need to know about these high-tech…
Bariatric procedures, like LAP-BAND, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve are major, life-changing events. Many people find speaking with patients who have already had bariatric surgery can be helpful, both before and after their own procedures. Fortunately, there are a number of weight loss support groups and programs designed to encourage connections between weight loss…
Weight loss is a big change for body, mind, and spirit. Maybe you’ve been struggling to lose weight for years without success. Perhaps you suffer from health complications related to your weight. In either case, bariatric surgery can be an amazing, life-changing opportunity. Relationships after weight loss surgery, however, can be a different story….
We all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables, high-quality lean proteins, and unprocessed foods is important for weight management and overall wellness. Unfortunately, the rising prices at the grocery store can make it tough to buy healthy food on a budget. It often seems processed foods filled with unhealthy fats, refined sugars, salt…
Social media sites — like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram — have revolutionized the way we stay in touch with family and friends. With social media, we can find the motivation to improve our health and wellness. That’s right – you can actually use social media for weight loss! Weight loss experts believe that support…
The weather has been cold, and that can make outdoor exercise sound a lot less appealing. Even if you’re used to running, walking, or exercising outside, making an adjustment to a winter workout after bariatric surgery can be a challenge. As a bariatric surgery patient, there’s no reason to let chilly temperatures stand in…
Is there a relationship between weight loss and blood pressure? Being overweight or obese impacts your health in a number of ways. It can increase your risk of developing some types of cancer, lead to type 2 diabetes, and cause problems with your heart, such as hypertension, also known as high blood pressure….
If you’re preparing to have gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, LAP-BAND, or a revisional surgery, you might be wondering what to take to the hospital on the day of your procedure. Here’s a quick list of hospital stay essentials that you’ll thank yourself for packing:…
If you are overweight or obese and you experience difficulty breathing while you sleep, you may be suffering from a condition known as sleep apnea. Research has found that obesity and sleep apnea have a strong connection. Symptoms of sleep apnea can range from headaches, drowsiness, and confusion, to chronic fatigue, cognitive impairment, anxiety,…
Obesity has been positively linked to a host of serious health conditions and diseases, and there is growing evidence that having a high body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including colon, breast, kidney, and pancreatic. Experts also believe that being overweight may be linked to cervical, ovarian, liver,…
Looking for some extra motivation to exercise? Need help tracking the progress of your workouts? There’s a growing selection of free fitness apps available for iOS (Apple) and Android smartphones and tablets. These high-tech tools can act as your very own personal trainer, providing you with ongoing feedback and encouragement to get active, pursue your…
Many people hear about medical weight loss programs and think that they must be another diet fad, exercise fad, or get skinny quick scheme. Nothing could be further from the truth. Medical weight loss is an umbrella term for several different types of surgeries, procedures, and physician-assisted programs for people with severe weight problems. Unlike…