Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Fast Enough After Bariatric Surgery

Currently, in the U.S., patients seeking weight loss through bariatric surgery have four options: adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Each surgery is different and performing physicians consider each patient’s needs before deciding upon the best course of action. While bariatric surgery exists as an option when other weight management options have failed, it’s important to understand that the surgery alone does not guarantee weight loss. Weight loss occurs in combination with several factors including adhering to a new diet and regular exercise. A failure of weight loss after surgery may be the result of any of the factors below.

Toxic New Year’s Resolutions

With the start of the New Year, many people resolve to achieve better health. However, achieving this goal can be extremely difficult. In fact, the kinds of goals you choose are just as important as how you achieve them. Here are five New Year’s resolutions that can be more harmful than helpful on your road to reaching a healthy you.

Holiday Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It

Do you find yourself gaining a few extra pounds during the holiday season? Well, you’re not alone! According to several studies, ¾ of Americans’ weight gain happens during the holidays, and the average person gains 1-2 pounds during the season. So how can you avoid holiday weight gain while keeping your sanity around tempting treats and late-night parties? Below are some reasons for gaining those unwanted pounds and what you can do about it:

Must Have Black Friday Survival Snacks!

Black Friday shopping is just around the corner, if you’re all ready like so many others to line up at the stores early in the morning to take advantage of some amazing Black Friday deals, you need to make sure your body is properly fueled so you can keep up with and beat the crowds. Some useful products like high-protein meat sticks and protein chips are two ways to stay energized.

National Diabetes Month – Prevention Tips

5 Reasons Why You Always Feel Tired

November 14th was World Diabetes Day. As researchers continue to search for answers and solutions for this disease, the incidence rate is drastically increasing.

Tips To Stay Healthy During Halloween

Halloween is wonderful when you’re young! For adults who are trying to watch their weight, the temptation to eat unhealthily can become an issue.  It’s up to you to stay ahead of it!

Delicious and Nutritious Apple Cinnamon Protein Bars

It’s apple season and that means that it’s the perfect time to enjoy this delicious and nutritious fruit. Though you may tend to think of decadent desserts such as apple pie to feature this seasonal fruit, you can actually create something that’s tasty and good for you too.

10 Easy Tips To Flatten Your Tummy

Have you always dreamed of a flat stomach, but have feared that it’s outside of your reach? If you feel as though you’ve been working out and getting no results, then it’s time to change things up. The process involves more than a good fitness regimen. It’s also about the lifestyle that you lead to help support your efforts.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we decided to share some tips that may help you stay healthy and reduce your risk.