“Unlocking Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Guide to the FDA-Approved Gastric Balloon Procedure”
On August 5, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon, a soft yet durable silicone balloon that is designed to assist adult patients with obesity, in losing and maintaining weight. It is intended for adult patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 to 40 who have attempted […]
Healthy Overripe Banana Recipes
Today is National Banana Lovers Day! For all of you lovers of the Vitamin B6-rich fruit, we’ve compiled a number of overripe banana recipes for you today. Why overripe bananas specifically? Well, more often than not, we’ve found ourselves buying a whole bunch of bananas, only to find them seemingly too overripe for our liking […]
Healthy Lemonade Recipes
Ah lemonade, the quintessential summer refresher that has helped everyone cool off from high temps for as long as one can remember. From street corner lemonade stands peddling the classic flavor to gussied up versions found in your favorite cafes and restaurants, lemonade’s place in summer season iconography is indelible. With today being National Lemonade […]
#WorkoutWednesday: The Best Body-Weight Workout
It should be known that getting in great shape does not require a gym membership or tons of workout equipment. In fact, you can tone your arms, abs and legs by simply using your body weight when performing the following exercises. This effective body-weight workout is handy if you’re low on time and also don’t […]
Lori B.’s Confidence Is Through The Roof After Successful Weight Loss Surgery
Lori B. is a dedicated mother of two who also is a self-proclaimed work-a-holic nurse who’s worked 18 years in the medical field and has loved every minute of it. For her, dealing with weight issues has been an ongoing ordeal for most of her life. It all began when she was only five years […]
Healthy Filet Mignon Recipes
Today is National Filet Mignon Day and we’re here to help you celebrate it properly and, of course, with a health conscious view in mind! Below are a few delicious recipes we’ve found for some healthy filet mignon dishes. Enjoy soon, we can feel our mouth watering already! Grilled Spicy Filet Mignon Salad with Ginger-Lime […]
#WorkoutWednesday: Simple Exercises To Do While Watching TV
We understand the scenario: it’s the night of your favorite show and your couch is looking a lot more tempting than the workout bench. We have caved in to this situation before and it is totally understandable. Now, imagine killing the proverbial two birds with one stone by squeezing in an effective workout while being […]
Albert B.’s Life Changed For The Better In Many Ways Thanks To The Gastric Sleeve Procedure
Albert says that from the day he was born, he had always been a big boy and struggled with weight problems. Most of the weight gain happened in high school for Albert. During that time, he tried out a certain diet that was initially very successful, but soon lead to his weight doubling after he […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Healthy Soda Alternatives
With soda being easily linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart attack and stroke, its high rate of consumption among Americans is an alarming statistic – as the average individual drinks approximately 44 gallons of the sugary beverage per year. The love affair with pop is actually the single largest source of […]
#WorkoutWednesday: Leg Exercises For The Perfect Summer Legs
In this edition of #WorkoutWednesday, it’s time to show some leg love! Try out these exercises this summer to transform your legs for the season. SUMO SQUATS: Sumo squats are the worst enemy of that pesky inner thigh area that no level of exercise seems to target. First, start with your legs far apart with […]