Obesity and your Health

Swimming to Weight Loss Success *

Posted: Feb 05 in Obesity and your Health, Weight Loss Blog by

When was the last time you actually went for a dip in the pool? For many of us, the idea of getting into a bathing suit and going in the pool with other people does not sound like a good time. But there are a lot of reasons as to why you may want to take the plunge after having weight loss surgery. [Read more]

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Smart Shopping for Smart Weight Loss *

Posted: Jan 17 in Obesity and your Health, Weight Loss Blog, Weight Loss Surgery by

When it comes to developing a healthier lifestyle, the grocery store can easily become a battleground between temptation and discipline. Food companies know what you like, and they do a rather incredible job at marketing directly to your sweet tooth. [Read more]

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How Attitude Influences Weight Loss *

Posted: Jan 10 in Obesity and your Health, Weight Loss Blog, Weight Loss Surgery by

Everyone faces obstacles along their weight loss program, some more difficult to deal with than others. What makes the difference between the person who reaches their goals and the person who falls short of their goals is one simple factor: attitude. [Read more]

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Exercise: The Natural Medicine   *

Posted: Jan 01 in Obesity and your Health by

Do you ever wish that there was a pill you could take daily that would make you feel more energized, improve your heart health, provide benefits to your immune system and even help improve your mood? Who wouldn’t wish for such a miracle cure?

Well, the reality is that there is a cure that could provide you with all of these benefits and more, except it doesn’t come in a bottle. Most health experts agree that daily exercise is the answer to so many health issues. [Read more]

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Choosing the Healthiest Foods *

Posted: Dec 29 in Obesity and your Health by

Eating healthy doesn’t always come naturally. Even if you are brought up in a home that focuses on making healthy choices, there are plenty of temptations that can run you astray from following the healthiest diet you can. [Read more]

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Obesity Rate on the Rise *

Posted: Dec 01 in Obesity and your Health by

For the past decade experts have been talking about the obesity epidemic in the United States. Over 60 percent of US adults are overweight, and one in every three are actually obese. These are staggering statistics—or so they were when they were first released. Obesity is a major health concern, increasing your risk for heart attack, stroke and a long list of other chronic illnesses. But as time has gone by these numbers have lost a lot of their shock value. [Read more]

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Avoid These Mental Slip-Ups for Weight Loss Success *

Posted: Nov 10 in Obesity and your Health by

It would be great if every decision you made, every thought process you had, and every conversation you’ve engaged in turned out to be exactly the right choice, the right move. But this isn’t life. The reality is that we all make mistakes. We think things that turn out not to be true, we make choices that aren’t in our own best interest, and at the end of the day we all carry around a regret or two based on the choices that we made. [Read more]

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Weight Loss Surgery Can Reduce Cancer Risk *

Posted: Nov 01 in Obesity and your Health by

Losing weight has long been recognized as a way to improve your health. By losing weight you can drastically reduce your risk of having a heart attack, and in many cases can even reverse the onset of type-2 diabetes. Now another health benefit can be added to the top of this list, as researchers have found that weight loss surgery specifically is found to drastically reduce the risk of cancer development in obese individuals—with up to a 33 percent reduction in cancer risk as reported by Reuters. [Read more]

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The Health Benefits of Cardio *

Posted: Jun 21 in Obesity and your Health, Weight Loss Blog, Weight Loss Surgery by

You don’t need to be a regular at the gym to realize that cardiovascular exercise is easily one of the most common types of exercise. Most gyms are lined with treadmills and stationary bikes, not to mention an assortment of other cardio machines that are meant to help you work up a sweat and get your heart rate up to speed. [Read more]

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Eating for Healthier Blood Pressure *

Posted: Jun 21 in Obesity and your Health, Post-Bariatric Diet, Weight Loss Blog by

In Fort Myers, there are all sorts of reasons as to why you might want to lose weight. For some people, fitting into an old pair of jeans or looking your best for an upcoming event are at the top of your mind. But when you think about what really matters in life, and why […]

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