Valentine’s Desserts That Won’t Break Your Diet
Valentine’s Day can be a stressful day for weight loss patients. Tempting chocolates and other delicious desserts are constantly present, making it difficult to skip the unhealthy snacking. These are a few healthy dessert ideas that will help you enjoy your Valentine’s Day without having to worry about skipping something else so that you can […]
Superfoods to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Calories
Metabolic rate is closely linked to weight loss or weight maintenance. If you’re hoping to burn calories and stabilize your weight, consider adding these foods to your daily diet. Protein-Rich Meat Protein-rich fish and lean meat like chicken takes more energy to digest so it will increase your metabolism for a few hours while keeping […]
7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Stress
After bariatric surgery, you need to keep your body in motion and yoga is a great way to do that. Yoga is also used as a calming technique and keeping your stress levels low can help you stop turning back to bad habits like poor eating. These are seven calming yoga techniques you can try […]
How to Set Goals After Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery requires a commitment on the part of the patient to prepare themselves for surgery. After recovery, people need to remain focused on their health goals to avoid undoing all the effort they have contributed. Establishing certain habits and setting small goals can help people stay on track and end the year proud of […]
A Thanksgiving That Won’t Break Your Bariatric Goals
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, filled with good company and better food. However, when you’re fresh out of surgery, or even a few years down the road, it can be hard figuring out what you can and can’t have in order to keep to your goals. Additionally, figuring out what you can […]
5 Easy Ways to Keep the Weight Off
Just because fall is around the corner doesn’t mean all your hard work has to disappear under big sweaters. There are a few different ways to keep the weight off even when it seems like all your efforts might be for naught. Use these five steps to keep to your weight goals even as the […]
3 Easy Bariatric-Approved Recipes
It can be hard to keep to a diet when you need to constantly check the ingredients or when they require all kinds of steps to make. However, making a healthy meal for yourself doesn’t have to be difficult. Some of the tastiest things to eat can be the easiest things to make, when done […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Stay on Your Diet Path This Holiday Season
The holidays are stressful enough without having to be mindful of your diet. A lot of people lose motivation during this time because they feel they cannot partake in holiday meals with their families, but this is simply not true. The trick is learning how to eat food that won’t destroy your diet. Dr. Balsama […]
