Posted - May 3, 2011
Eating After Gastric Bypass
After weight loss surgery, you may be wondering what types of food you should eat. You already know that you need to change your diet in order to ensure long-term, weight loss success. But finding the right balance of foods following bariatric surgery can be challenging, especially during the initial recovery period. Read on for a quick guide to the best foods for your body after weight loss surgery. Learn More
Posted - April 24, 2011
Concentrate on Mindful Eating for Health and Weight Loss
One of the best strategies to lose weight and improve your general health is to be mindful in your eating habits. Even after weight loss surgery, you will need to modify how you eat to enjoy the full results. Cultivate the habits below to make eating healthily a natural part of your life. Learn More
Posted - April 12, 2011
Seven Tips to Help You Lose Weight
It can be especially hard to lose weight in a city like Dallas where there is a statistically larger proportion of the population overweight than the national average. Even in these circumstances a correct strategy can help you to achieve your weight loss goals. Follow these seven helpful tips and you will be off to a great start on your weight loss journey. Learn More
Posted - March 24, 2011
Bariatric Surgery Offers Improved Glucose Control Over Diet Alone
Weight loss surgery, particularly bariatric surgery, has been shown to improve blood glucose levels in about 80 percent of people. Nowadays, a new indicator has been revealed as to the reasoning why this type of weight loss surgery is perhaps more powerful in managing blood sugar level than dietary changes alone. Learn More
Posted - March 16, 2011
Plastic Surgery
Although patients choose to have weight loss surgery for health reasons, they are usually happy with the improvement in their appearance as well. Weight loss after bariatric (weight loss) surgery occurs rapidly. As a result of this quick weight loss, patients often discover they develop of loose stretched skin in areas where the most fat is lost. Areas affected are the tummy, back, arms and thighs. Weight loss surgeons in the Dallas - Fort Worth area of Texas often suggest plastic surgery to remove the folds of skin and tissue related to rapid weight loss. Learn More
Posted - March 8, 2011
Eating Smart at Mexican Restaurants
Most everyone likes going out for tasty Mexican food. But if you have a weight-loss goal, some types of Mexican food can derail your efforts to lose weight. Fortunately, there are some good picks at your favorite Dallas Mexican restaurant, to allow you to enjoy south-of-the-border food without all the excess calories -- and the guilt. Learn More
Posted - February 28, 2011
Bariatric Surgery Options for Diabetics
Today, there are a number of choices available for diabetics who are overweight or obese, and who are thinking about weight loss surgery. Each surgical option has its own pros and cons, so before making a decision, consider all the choices carefully. Learn More
Posted - February 21, 2011
Navigating Your Fish and Meat Counter
Navigating your Fort Worth, Texas meat and fish counter may be daunting when you're trying to lose weight. You know that you need to include lean meat and fish in your diet in order to eat healthy, but you may not be sure which products to buy? Fortunately, it's not as difficult as you might think. Learn More
Posted - February 14, 2011
The Long-Term Effects of Weight-Loss
For some people, weight loss surgery seems like the golden ticket to a different life as the person they know they can be. Successful results from bariatric surgery can see people losing as much as 25 to 30 percent of their original body weight over the first two years following surgery. Yet for some, results can be much different. Ten to twenty percent of weight loss surgery patients lose less than their intended goal for weight loss and possibly gain back the weight they lose. Learn More
Posted - February 7, 2011
The Benefits of Probiotics After Weight Loss Surgery
Probiotics are a type of live microorganism that prevails in the digestive tract of humans. Probiotics are referred to as the "good bacteria" because they help keep illness causing bacteria under control, while aiding digestion. Studies are now suggesting that probiotics are beneficial to weight loss after bariatric surgery as well. Learn More
