How Bariatric Surgery Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
February is Heart Month, so how better to acknowledge this than to talk about how prevalent heart disease is in people living with obesity, and
January 22, 2020
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Don’t Be Fooled by 2020’s Fad Diets
January, the start of the New Year, is often considered a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. It is also the time of year
January 22, 2020
Weight Loss is Linked To a Happier and Healthier Life
“Life is good. I have energy I never knew I had. I never realized how good I could feel. I don’t see any losses in
December 12, 2019
December 11, 2019
Realistic Weight Goals for the Holiday Season
It’s no secret that during the holiday months we tend to indulge, and maybe for some, overindulge: whether that means grabbing a second helping of
December 11, 2019
Turkey Cabbage Stew Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups chopped cabbage
December 11, 2019
Sarah Loses Over 100 Pounds with her Gastric Sleeve
I was 36 years old and had tried every diet to lose weight when I decided to have my surgery. Don’t get me wrong, I
November 18, 2019
Diabetes Awareness Month
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes continues to be a hot topic of discussion as rates continue to be on the rise internationally and
November 14, 2019
Weight Loss Surgery: Not the Easy Way Out
We often hear in today’s society that bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) is “the easy way out”. Sometimes, people say that losing weight with
November 13, 2019
Two years and 85 pounds later: How weight loss surgery improved Sara’s life
Sara has been struggling with her weight for as long as she can remember. She had yo-yo dieted since she was in high school, but
October 21, 2019
Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Risk of Heart Disease by Half
Did you know that weight loss surgery can decrease the risk of some medical conditions in patients? According to a recent New York Times article,
October 21, 2019
Study Shows Gastric Bypass Surgery Lowers Risk of Birth Defects
In a recent study released by The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 33,000 women living with severe obesity who gave birth, including
October 16, 2019
Meal Planning Tips for Work and School
For many individuals, the end of summer means back to school or back to a more regular routine. It can also mean packing lunches for
September 19, 2019
Leana Gains Her Confidence Back After Losing Over 100 Pounds
29-year-old Leana has struggled with her weight since she was a teenager. At a young age, Leana discovered that she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS),
September 19, 2019
Is the Keto Diet a Good Option for Me?
The ketogenic (“keto”) diet is an extremely low carbohydrate and very high fat diet that has been gaining popularity as of late. The diet typically
September 19, 2019