Remembering Why You Have Had Or Are Having Weight Loss Surgery Do you remember the time before you had weight loss surgery? Think back — how did you feel moving in your body doing every day routine tasks? How was your energy level? How fulfilled did you feel in your
Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain Sleep is essential. When we sleep, it is the time our bodies replenish, repair the mental and physical wear-and-tear from the day. With all of the conveniences of cell phones, computers, PDAs and other means we are use to being “on”! Some of
Are You Drinking Enough Water? Water (h2o) plays an enormous role in how well our bodies function. Simply put, the more we drink, the healthier we become because it assists in the digestion and absorption of food and in transporting oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Water does numerous good
Losing weight is one thing; keeping it off quite another. Most of the people I talk to during their pre-surgical psychological evaluations have lost weight at different times in their lives. If there were such a thing as a Lifetime Yo-Yo Diet Club, lots of people would be honorary members.
12 Steps for Exercise Success How many times have you started an exercise program and then quit? You're not alone! Many people start with great intentions but soon lose motivation and end up stopping exercising entirely. For weight loss surgery patients, exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle
Editor's note: This article is part two of the previously published article Childhood Obesity: One Child at A Time Childhood obesity is a serious matter. Here are some tips for parents and caregivers to help establish healthy habits with kids: → Parents should choose what children can eat. That means
Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children, and its many adverse health effects, it has been recognized as a serious public health concern. The term overweight, rather than obese, is often used
I can’t exercise because (you fill in the blank). Many of us wish that we had a passion for exercise. As you cruise the message boards on ObesityHelp, you’ll see many members that have found their inner athlete and have developed a love for exercise. As you read the message
Success with weight loss surgery is less about the numbers on the scale and more about the lifestyle and health of the patient. Unfortunately, many weight loss surgery patients do not measure their success beyond the numbers on the scale and this can lead to negative self-image. Why are patients
Hunger vs. Satiety? There is a difference between hunger vs. satiety. Our bodies provide cues to be able to check our hunger vs. satiety level. Our cars have a fuel gauge to let us know where the fuel is at, our bodies really don't come equipped for that. People who
