Kevin Feels A Lot Better About Himself After Weight Loss Surgery
Kevin is a loving family man with a wife and two children who found himself having trouble with his weight. After coaching for 24 years, he is now a trainer at a high school. Over the years, he found himself getting less active, which lead to a weight gain of five to ten pounds a […]
Foods To Avoid When On A Gastric Band Diet
After going through weight loss surgery, there will be a number of foods that you can no longer enjoy as some will cause dumping syndrome, nausea or other unpleasant symptoms. By following a specific diet, as specified by your doctor or nutritionist, you will see positive weight loss results that are right for your body. […]
#WorkoutWednesday: The Best Post Bariatric Surgery Exercises
After bariatric surgery, you’re faced with a new situation in your life, one that should focus on healthy eating choices and regular exercise. There are many different workouts that you can do while you’re recovering from weight loss surgery. As you improve, you’ll be able to diversify and add more challenging exercises to your routine. […]
The Set Point Theory Explained
What Is Set Point Theory? The set point theory suggests that your body is biologically programmed to maintain a certain weight range—your natural “set point.” This concept likens your body to a thermostat that automatically adjusts to maintain a stable internal setting. Just like temperature regulation, your body resists changes to weight—especially when you try […]
The Healthier Alternatives at The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory is a popular dining destination for its family friendly menu and atmosphere, upscale casual feel and of course, the cheesecakes. However, thanks to large portions, typical dishes offered and of course, the cheesecakes, this spot is tough to negotiate a healthy meal. Here are a few smarter choices to order when you’re […]
#WorkoutWednesday: Things To Do To Keep Your Mental Well-Being Healthy
Finding the right kind of balance in your life all starts with a healthy state of well-being. With life’s challenges coming at all of us fast, it seems, the task to get centered and feel well mentally can be quite difficult. However, the things you can do to ensure your healthy mental state are fairly […]
Lisa Makes 50 Look Good After Successful Weight Loss Surgery!
Raising seven children has given Lisa the tremendous outlook of putting her needs second to her family’s. However, this resulted in lifestyle choices that also placed her own health as a runner-up to everything else. As a result, lack of exercise, no self discipline when it came to food and dieting stressed her out. She […]
“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 […]
Patty W. Is Confident She Can Watch Her Kids Grow Up After Successful Weight Loss Surgery
Patty W. is a loving mother who’s balanced a career in entrepreneurship and raising a family. After giving birth to her twins in 1990, she started to gain weight and eventually gained more due to depression. A few years after, she bought a fast food restaurant, which ultimately influenced her diet with more choices from […]
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 […]