How to Keep Your Exercise Goals in Winter
Staying on track with your exercise goals can be extremely difficult in the winter. You may feel unmotivated to spend time outside, and it may get darker earlier in the day. Although there aren’t any more sunny days at the beach, keeping your exercise goals in the winter is possible. Learn more about how to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maintaining Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
One of the biggest concerns for patients who get bariatric surgery is how to maintain the weight loss. Most bariatric surgeries such as a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass have an initial weight loss of 60-80%, but then after that patients need to find ways to maintain their results. We have put together a few […]
Tips for Eating Healthy Around the Holidays
The holidays are a tempting time to cheat on your diet! With socializing around food and drinks, it can be easy to make unhealthy choices and feel regretful later. With these tips, you can enjoy your holiday without feeling guilty about poor eating habits. Don’t forget breakfast Skipping meals is a common mistake that many […]
Measuring Success After Surgery with Nurse Chris Arroliga
Hi there! My name is Christine Arroliga and I’m a Bariatric Nurse. But you can just call me Chris. About twenty years ago, I was asked to help develop the bariatric program at a local hospital here in South Jersey. I said yes, of course, because I love a new challenge. Back then there were […]
