Posted - August 22, 2012
The Firm Foundation of Yoga
Of course we are talking about yoga, which is one of the world’s most enduring workouts for many reasons. With its gentle, non-aerobic movements and practices that appeal to many different skill levels, yoga can help just about anyone, anywhere build up strength, flexibility and balance. These attributes may help it meet your bariatric surgeon’s approval as a weight loss workout, but one other factor makes yoga especially beneficial for weight loss: it has a calming, meditative effect on the mind. Learn More
Posted - August 15, 2012
The Worry-Free Weigh-In
Though many of us think about weight loss in terms of numbers, your body is not a calculator, computer or checking account. We may count calories, exercise minutes and the days we’ve been on a diet plan, but the scale is rarely a good indicator of the weight that your bariatric surgeon and weight loss surgery have helped you lose. Learn More
Posted - August 8, 2012
Why You Need a Break
Americans don’t like taking breaks. Sure, we all say that we need a break or look forward to the weekend, but the United States is statistically one of the least vacation-prone countries in the western world. After sleeve gastrectomy surgery you need to slow down and pay more attention to your health and wellbeing. In order to lose weight and improve your health it is time to put your work ethic in perspective and take a breath. Learn More
Posted - July 31, 2012
The Strength of Spinach
Exercise is a big component of a healthier lifestyle after weight loss surgery in Dallas, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that aerobic exercise is all you need. Strength training can provide big benefits for anyone focused on weight loss, helping to strengthen your joints and burn more calories as your body works to constantly fuel hungry muscles. Learn More
Posted - July 30, 2012
The Many Forms of Walking
One would think there are really only a few kinds of walking out there—fast walking, slow walking and somewhere-in-between walking—but there are actually several different forms of walking that weight loss patients in Dallas can engage in to stay in shape after surgery. Walking can provide you with myriad health benefits to keep you strong, healthy and fit after weight loss surgery. Learn More
Posted - July 27, 2012
Running vs. Zumba: The Ultimate Fitness Faceoff
After weight loss surgery, patients have to work hard to sustain weight loss by engaging in daily exercise. Keeping up with fitness on a regular basis is a challenge within itself, but the hardest part is often deciding which type of physical activity is best for you. Some weight loss surgery patients may prefer traditional methods of fitness such as jogging or running while others may enjoy more exciting physical activities like trampoline fitness or Zumba. Learn More
Posted - July 23, 2012
Reconsidering Cholesterol
After surgery for weight loss, it’s understandable to view fat as the enemy. Excess body weight is often lumped into the broad term ‘fat,’ meaning that many people equate ‘losing weight’ to ‘losing fat’. Similarly demonized by this generalization is cholesterol, a waxy and fat-like substance that is frequently cited for its role in heart disease. Though we’re often told about the risk of high cholesterol, which may contribute to fatty buildup in the arteries that can cause cardiovascular problems, you may be surprised to learn that not all cholesterol is bad. Learn More
Posted - July 20, 2012
Picking the Perfect Produce
How to find the fruits and veggies that will make the most of your meal. You’ve found a healthy recipe that conforms to the demands of your weight loss surgery diet and looks tantalizingly tasty. You’ve talked to your family or friends about gathering for a home-cooked evening meal. You’ve got the pots and pans, a spotless kitchen and the determination to make the best meal you’ve ever prepared. Learn More
Posted - July 16, 2012
Not-So-Magic Weight Loss Pill
Why the newly approved weight loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) is no match for weight loss surgery in Dallas. With considerable hype surrounding the FDA’s approval of the first weight loss drug in over thirteen years, it’s only normal to be curious about Belviq (lorcaserin). However, don’t let curiosity get the best of you—despite what advocates are boasting, there’s no such thing as a magic pill for weight loss and Belviq is no exception. After its publicity subsides, this new drug will prove to be no match for weight loss surgery when long-term sustainable weight loss is the goal. Learn More
Posted - July 13, 2012
Laugh It Off with Yoga
After weight loss surgery in Dallas, you may have heard yoga mentioned as both an effective workout and stress reliever. There are many different kinds of yoga—Pilates yoga, water yoga, aerial yoga—all of which focus on bends, holds and exercises that many bariatric patients may find difficult to accomplish Learn More
