Weight Loss Matters

Aug152023

No change leads to no change

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersAugust 15, 2023

Behavior change is hard! It is complex and multifactorial. It includes our biology, our psyche, and our environment. Change will only occur when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of making the change. We also need to feel we have more strategies and resources than we do obstacles and barriers. Thinking about setting a goal is the first step, but we must realize that we also must take action to make our goals happen – and it’s important to have support, guidance, and accountability in the process

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Jul272023

Synergistic foods

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJuly 27, 2023

Did you know that certain foods when paired together actually enhance their nutrient uptake? Nutrition experts call this food synergy. It is a concept of understanding the interaction between nutrients, their absorption, and bioavailability in the human body.

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Jul192023

Zucchini fritters

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJuly 19, 2023

With summer upon us there will be an abundance of zucchini (aka summer squash) in our grocery stores, farmstands and perhaps even from our own gardens. Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin C (an antioxidant that also plays a role in forming blood vessels, muscle and collagen in our bones and aids in wound healing).

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Jun282023

Decoding marketing on food packaging

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJune 28, 2023

Have you ever purchased a product at the grocery store because it said “100% organic” on the front packaging or a frozen pizza because it was marketed as “cauliflower” pizza? If so, you are not alone.

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Jun122023

New weight loss medications

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJune 12, 2023

You may have noticed that there are a lot of commercials for weight loss medications lately. In recent years the FDA approved a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, also known as GLP-1 analogues or incretin mimetics.

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May182023

Exercise and Diabetes

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMay 18, 2023

Exercise is very important for diabetes management and for delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. Making exercise a part of your lifestyle will help improve blood sugar levels and reduce complications from diabetes.

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May12023

Mindful movement thats right for you

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMay 1, 2023

In today’s day and age, we are constantly bombarded with messages about health and what we should be doing. Sometimes we forget to ask ourselves what we WANT to do, or what we LIKE to do. We blindly follow the next best trend that magazines, social media, or the news are promoting without realizing we may be neglecting ourselves mentally and physically.

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Apr102023

Wake up without caffeine

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersApril 10, 2023

Many people find that they lose their taste for coffee after bariatric surgery, or just want to save space in their now smaller stomach. If you’ve been a coffee drinker your whole life you may find it challenging at first to ditch your morning cup.

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Mar272023

Peanut butter bars recipe

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMarch 27, 2023

Better than store bought and so easy to prepare. These homemade bars are a good source of fiber, protein, and potassium. Perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, or on-the-go snack.

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Mar92023

Menopause: a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMarch 9, 2023

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide for men and women. One in three U.S. women will die of heart disease, and more women will die of CVD than men.

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