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You Don’t Need to Run a Marathon to Stay Healthy

Even when you hit your weight goal, it can seem daunting to maintain your results. The good news is that you don’t need to create a high-impact fitness regimen. Instead, you can take a few simple steps to make sure you stay in shape and stay healthy. Consistency is key, so try and make these habits a regular part of your day. Walk Daily You don’t need to run long distances or create an elaborate weightlifting schedule to stay healthy.

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How to Know if You’re a Good Candidate for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Obesity is a serious problem that is associated with a wide range of health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease and joint problems. Laparoscopic gastric sleeve gastrectomy can help individuals lose the extra weight, so they can manage their health more effectively. However, this type of surgery is not for everyone. Here are some of the requirements you must fulfill to be eligible for the gastric sleeve procedure. Understanding Gastric Sleeve Surgery The gastric sleeve

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Picking the Best Bariatric Recipes for Summer Snacks

Between barbecues and trips to the beach, there are plenty of opportunities to get off track with healthy eating in the summer. However, it’s also the perfect season to focus on nutrition with plenty of healthy fruits and vegetables to choose from. Here are three helpful tips to help you pick the best bariatric recipes for the summer months. Add a Little Protein When you’re looking for a quick and simple snack, it’s easy to forget to include protein. One

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How Revisional Bariatric Surgery Can Help

Losing weight is hard. In fact, for some people, it’s nearly impossible. But losing weight is far more than wanting to look good in a bathing suit– for many, it’s a matter of getting healthy and reducing their risks. While many patients undergo gastric bypass with excellent results, there are times when a revisional surgery can help. Here’s what to know about this option and when you should meet with your bariatric surgeon to discuss your options. What is Bariatric

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Three Ways to Prepare Yourself for Summer

Summer is coming up right around the corner. Soon the beautiful sunshine will be upon us meaning that there is a lot of fun activities to do like running, hiking, swimming, and going to the beach. This time can be difficult for some as they are self-conscious about how they look. Often, the winter and spring months can add to this as people feel more depressed during this time. If this sounds like you, you should learn a few ways

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How to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery can be life-changing. It can help you effectively lose weight and gain self-confidence, leading a more active, social lifestyle. However, you’ll have to be prepared ahead of your surgery date in order for it to be effective and the results to last long-term. Dr. Balsama will give you detailed instructions to follow leading up to your surgery, but the following tips can help you make your mind and body ready for the lifestyle change that comes with successful

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Benefits of Yoga as a Mode of Exercise

Part of living a healthier lifestyle is finding an exercise routine that works for you. While going to the gym and working out is a basic form of exercise, this is not for everyone. If high-intensity cardio or lifting isn’t the type of exercise that gets you excited to work out, then you should consider trying yoga. Although not a characteristically heart-pumping, intense workout, yoga is actually a great way to stay healthy because it provides a range of physical

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What is Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Surgery for weight loss, also known as bariatric surgery, can be beneficial to those who are suffering ill effects of excess weight. Figuring out which surgical option is best can be a process. We’ll look at one surgery that has given patients great weight loss results and improved quality of life. What Is The Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Procedure? This procedure is one form of bariatric surgery that is extremely effective and is chosen by a plethora of doctors for their

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Stick to Your Guns – And Your Resolutions

Losing weight and adopting a healthier lifestyle is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, most people have given up or lost sight of their goals by the time January is over. If you’re serious about achieving better health, there are tools you can use to keep on track with your resolutions throughout the year. Here are four steps to sticking to your New Year’s resolution. Practice Self Confidence When you first start losing weight, it’s easy to

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What to Expect During Your Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Recovery

So, you’ve finally made the decision to get a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Congratulations! You’re taking a big step toward a healthier life. But you, like many people, are probably worried about the surgery. You’re also probably worried about recovery after the surgery. This is a perfectly normal concern, and it can be helpful to prepare yourself with the right information so you know what to expect. Although Dr. Balsama will give you detailed instructions to follow, here are some important

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