The season of celebrations and treats, the month of December can be a particularly difficult period to maintain your weight loss efforts. Our routines are thrown off during the holidays as we fit more activities into our schedules, and we are often surrounded by tempting foods and beverages that are part of the season. Tip Read More »

After bariatric surgery, patients who follow recommendations regarding food choices and regular activity are most successful in their weight-loss pursuits. While dietary recommendations may vary somewhat depending on individual differences among patients, certain guidelines are encouraged for most patients.  Among the most important of these guidelines are avoidance of refined and processed foods and consuming Read More »

Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss and improved health in many patients.  However, it is important to follow up with your surgeon and nutritionist, as patients who undergo weight loss surgery have an increased risk for micronutrient deficiencies.  In fact, some patients may even have micronutrient deficiencies prior to surgery.  Though the changes to your digestive Read More »

While we have all heard the expression, “Calories in, calories out!” as a method for preventing weight gain, it should come as no surprise that not all calories are created equal. It is true that if you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight.  However, that is certainly not the entire picture Read More »