Nutritional advice, recipes and meal plans from Dawn Peoples, our Nutritionist at Advanced Bariatric Surgery.
Regular exercise has numerous benefits including weight loss, improved circulation, and improved health. One of the most beneficial aspects of routine workouts, however, is the improvement in diabetes management. If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, there is a natural solution—exercise. By integrating a fitness program into your lifestyle, you can improve […]
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When exercising, it is important to establish a regular routine. It can be difficult to find consistency in working out. With busy schedules that never seem to be consistent, how can you find consistency in this one aspect of life? Regular exercise has obvious benefits—helping you lose weight, tone muscles, and burn fat. But more
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This January, when you are asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you can confidently state that you plan to create healthy habits into your eating and exercise routines. Many times, eating better and exercising more are resolutions that last no more than a couple of months into the year. However, when you have the
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If your Christmas meal consisted solely of turkey and vegetables, the holidays would be well known for health and wellness. Unfortunately, along with Christmas turkey comes the additional sides and desserts that cause your daily caloric intake to skyrocket. If you don’t want to sacrifice delectable taste for low calories, there are plenty of alternatives
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While we anticipate the holiday season each year, we never expect to gain the weight that we do. We think about our caloric intake and cannot seem to figure out exactly where all of our extra calories were collected. We have to eat, right? What we don’t calculate is the added ingredients in all of
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If you are the rest of us pie lovers, you understand the importance of pie on Thanksgiving. In fact, you probably cannot fathom the thought of a Thanksgiving Day meal without the gooey goodness of pie. Most Americans feel the same way. Whether your pie of choice is pumpkin, sweet potato, or pecan, it is
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The holidays are upon us. Though Halloween has passed, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And with this wonderful holiday come a variety of unwanted calories. From the sides you eat with your turkey and ham to the snacks you munch on throughout the course of the week, a lot of calories go in to
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Protein shakes have a stigma in the workout community. As more people attempt to lose weight, enhance athletic performance, and build muscle, protein shakes are the first suggestion for many. But what do you really know about protein shakes? The following highlights the definition, benefits, and general information regarding protein shakes. Just from reading the
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Obesity is an epidemic in America that should be handled with care and respect. Dr. Frenzel is dedicated to helping patients achieve their weight loss goals through bariatric surgery. Traditional weight loss methods include diet and exercise. It’s important to note that diet is not limited to fad diets such eating carbs only or cutting
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Having a healthy diet does not nullify you from the occasional carb-filled indulgences. But, when you are serious about your health and fitness, dieting and exercise are the most important habits to hone in on. Take time to learn about your body and how healthy eating habits can make a drastic difference in your lifestyle.
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If you’ve been starving yourself due to the restrictions of the latest fad diet, you might be surprised to learn that you’re doing more harm than good to your body. Eating is an important aspect of living. It goes bad when poor eating choices are made. If you are interested in learning more about healthy
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When you take a bite of a fast food hamburger, the first thought that goes through your mind is probably not centered on health. However, you might want to reconsider your eating habits if you’ve just been told by your doctor that you have high cholesterol. It seems impossible to eat what you want and
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It’s easy to pick up your favorite foods from the grocery store. In today’s society, if you are cooking at home, you’re better off than most. It can be deceiving, however, to heat a prepared meal at home and feel like you’ve eaten healthy. The truth is that even meals you cook at home can
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It’s easy to breeze through your shopping list and find meat that tastes good. It’s hard to go through the supermarket and take time to find meats that include healthy benefits to your diet. While it’s difficult to balance the health benefits versus taste satisfaction, there is a balance between the two. While it might
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Have you reached the decision to live a healthier lifestyle? The first step to decreasing weight related health issues is to restructure your diet. A common assumption is that eating healthy is not only difficult to manage throughout the busyness of the day, but also while maintaining a strict budget. If you are considering taking
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Having a healthy diet requires maintaining your portions. While tradition might tell you that three hearty meals a day is good for you, eating more, smaller portions is the best way to maintain your body weight. Choose smaller portions and you will begin to see a transformation in your body. While it’s easy to say,
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Bariatric weight loss surgery will change your life. From the confidence you gain to the new, slimmer body that remains, when you go through bariatric surgery, you’ll love the results. After bariatric surgery, you will notice differences in your body—external and internal. You want to monitor your body carefully throughout recovery to ensure that you
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With the holidays around the corner, life throws a lot of extra treats your way. From extra joy to extra time spent with family, there is always something to be grateful for. Unfortunately, along with all of the wonderful surprises you gather during the holidays, most people tend to gain weight. It might catch you
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Making sure that you get plenty of exercise is essential to healthy living. If you are looking for tips on how to keep up with a daily exercise routine, the following will help you stay accountable to healthy living. With the busyness of life, it can be difficult to make exercising a priority. However, exercising
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Healthy living is crucial to pre and post-bariatric surgery. But changing a lifelong habit can be a challenge. Several factors play a role in eating healthy, ranging from habit and taste to finances. If you are ready to start eating healthy, here are some great tips for doing so on a budget. With the endless
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Are you looking for a weight loss solution that is lasting and effective? If you have attempted to lose weight only to face defeat every day, the gastric sleeve procedure is for you. A weight loss solution that involves surgery, the gastric sleeve procedure gets you the results you are looking for. With the temptation
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