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Approximately 50% of American adults tried to lose weight between 2013 and 2016, according to the CDC. The majority of them changed their diet, with about 50% adding more fruits and vegetables to their meal plans and 63% cutting their calories. Evidence suggests that losing weight and keeping it off long-term requires a combination of
If you have recently undergone a weight loss procedure like gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, you have may already be experiencing rapid weight loss. Along with your slimmer figure, you may have also noticed changes in your mood, your energy levels and even your appetite. However, many bariatric patients continue to struggle with intense cravings
The goal of any post-op diet for weight loss surgery is to provide the body with the wholesome nourishment it needs to fuel recovery while enhancing weight loss efforts. That usually means opting for healthy, unprocessed foods that pack tons of nutrition into small amounts your new stomach can handle. But when life gets busy,
If you have recently undergone or are preparing to undergo weight loss surgery, you already know how sugar can affect your health as well as your waistline. Unlike nutritious and wholesome options like vegetables and lean meats, sugary foods contain almost no nutritional value (but plenty of empty calories). SugarScience, the University of California at
For some weight loss surgery patients, shedding pounds in the weeks and months after their bariatric procedure feels effortless. With a smaller stomach pouch that helps them feel full faster, some patients even struggle to eat the recommended amount in a day. This is why many bariatric surgery patients refer to the first year after
What’s the best protein drink for bariatric patients? “Protein drinks and powders that have at least 15 grams of protein, but that are low carb and low calorie allow patients to get what they need without consuming too many sugars,” says Dr. Joseph Naim of Soma Weight Loss. “The goal is to limit your daily
Drinking water after your weight loss surgery is essential to your recovery and will impact how your body heals. Fluids flush out bacteria and waste, as well as transporting the nutrients that nourish your cells. It’s also important for general health because water is present in every human cell and support many systems in the
Grabbing a cookie from the staff kitchen when you’re bored at work, indulging in a pint of ice cream (or two) after a breakup, mindlessly inhaling a bag of potato chips when you’re stressed—these are all-too-common examples of emotional eating. Scientific research shows stress can cause compulsive eating behaviors, which can lead to obesity. Emotional
Tis the season of holiday ham and Christmas cookies. And also of willpower. All your favorite (read: unhealthy) foods and drinks will be out on display, which makes being healthy around the holidays so difficult. But you’ve committed to making healthier choices and your post-bariatric surgery body thanks you for it. You can still enjoy
Bariatric weight loss surgery is associated with a 42% reduction of the risk of cardiovascular disease and 30% reduction of all-cause mortality, national data from the World Journal of Diabetes shows. It’s been proven to improve blood pressure, eliminate sleep apnea and reverse type 2 diabetes. It can help cure depression and improve quality of