Putative Causes Of Obesity: Listening to (or reading the bestsellers written by) pundits, one may easily think that the entire obesity problem can be brought down to a couple of factors – sugar-sweetened beverages, fast food, being sedentary, screen-time, – take your pick. Now, Morgan Downey, former CEO of the
Reversing Weight Regain: In my work supporting other bariatric patients, the fear of regain is a common theme. For many bariatric patients, the lifelong struggle with obesity is an uphill battle, and the work doesn’t stop after your surgery and initial weight loss. Obesity is a complex disease requiring a
Why is it so hard to stop emotional eating? It seems simple enough, right? Make a decision to stop giving in to those "pesky emotions" that cause you to overeat, then follow through. Viola, emotional eating no more! However, we all know that it is not that simple, but the
Emotional triggers can come in many forms. Triggering emotions can result from a memory, unhealed event, person, place, sound, smell, or experience that provokes a reaction out of the individual. This reaction could be a mood change, an intense tone, or response, and for that battle with food – it
WLS Prevents Early Death: Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States as well as around the world. As dietary choices have started including more processed foods, foods with higher caloric content, and unhealthy food choices that are more convenient and cheaper than healthy options, the problem of obesity
If you’re reading this, ask yourself “Do I have a healthy relationship with food?” You’re probably one of the millions of people who have tried to follow a diet and found that it left a little something to be desired. Maybe you intended to lose weight, but you didn’t. Or
Let's discuss some bad habits that undermine your weight loss... 7 Habits That Undermine Your Weight Loss 1. Drinking fluids that contain calories When you consume sugar in a liquid form from soda, juice, sweetened coffee drinks, or other sugar-sweetened beverages, it is rapidly absorbed by the body, which can
Your relationship with food is one of the most important relationships of all. If you’re not prioritizing this relationship, it may impact your physical and psychological well-being which can, in turn, affect almost every other part of your life. Fixing a broken relationship with food can feel overwhelming. It can
Medical Issues With Obesity There are over 230 comorbidities and serious medical issues with obesity. Were you aware that obesity was not declared a disease by the American Medical Association (AMA) until 2013? The prevalence of this disease has doubled in over 70 countries since 1980 and it is estimated
Keeping a positive, never quit mindset can totally change your outlook on the world and on getting back on track after bariatric surgery. When you are clear-headed, focused, and approaching the day with an open mind it becomes much easier to triumph over obstacles, whether they are large or small.
