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The Paleo and Whole 30 Diet for Bariatric Patients
When we talk about eating an all-natural, whole food diet, we are referring to eating foods that are minimally processed. There are many benefits to eating a diet rich in vegetables and farm-raised...
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8 Summer Foods Great For Weight Loss
For most individuals, summertime in Georgia means backyard barbecues, outdoor festivals and fairs, and lots of time with family and friends. This can also mean battling the temptation to eat whatever...
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5 Helpful Tips for Grocery Shopping for Weight Loss
This week we decided to take a trip to the grocery store to show you guys how to go grocery shopping for weight loss like a pro! We get a lot of questions about what our patients can and can not eat...
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Exercising with Limited Mobility
As a certified personal trainer, you can imagine how important I believe exercise is for your health. Many patients complain that their weight has prohibited them from being as active as they should...
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Quick Introduction to Cardio Exercises
Before we get into an introduction to cardio exercises, there are three main types of exercises: strength training, cardio, and stretching. Each of these is unique in their own way and are essential...
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How to Get Back on Track After Holiday Eating
Just like that, the holidays have come and gone. And if you are anything like the millions of other Americans, you probably put on a little weight as a result of all the glorious sweets and treats. On...
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The Importance of Warming Up
Quick! You only have 30 minutes to get a good sweat session in before heading to work. What do you do: A) Jump right into your workout or B) take 5 minutes to loosen your joints and get your heart rate...
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10 Tips for Finding the Motivation to Workout
Let’s be honest—the most daunting part of working out is the thought of working out. For most people, finding time to hit the gym means waking up at the crack of dawn to go before work or finding the...
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What Are My Cravings Telling Me About My Emotions?
If you’ve ever wondered “What do my cravings mean?”, you’re not alone. Cravings are connected to our emotions and weight loss/gain. Last month I talked about why we crave certain foods. Whether it be...
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Finding the Best Time to Workout
We have all heard fitness professionals talk about the “best time to workout” yet do they really know when we should be hitting the gym? Finding that perfect time to work out is more of a personal...
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5 Tips for Managing Cravings
We all experience food cravings—and it seems as though the times we are trying to eat healthy and lose weight, the cravings intensify. Can anyone relate? Managing cravings after weight loss surgery can...
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Fad Diets: The Dangerous Side Effects
Do you ever wonder why we promote a lifestyle change and not a diet? Fad diets just don’t work! How many times have you started your healthy eating kick with the elimination of all processed foods, all...
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How Low Intensity Workouts Can Help You Burn Fat (and More)
You probably read this title and thought to yourself, “What the heck is LISS?”. LISS stands for low-intensity steady-state and is a form of cardio exercise in which you exert a steady amount of energy...
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The Worst Types of Fad Diets
It is estimated that about 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. However, two-thirds of the US population is considered overweight or obese based on their body mass index. With the steady rise...
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How to Burn More Calories in Less Time with HIIT
High-intensity interval training, more casually known as HIIT, is becoming a more popular exercise because of its high effectiveness and little time required. In 2017, HIIT was among the top fitness...
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A Breakdown of the Keto Diet for Bariatric Patients
We have all heard about the keto diet, the latest trend. But do you actually know what it entails other than eating lots of fat and losing weight? In this blog, I am going to dive into the basics of...
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The Pilates Technique to Building Muscle
Unlike high-intensity interval training, pilates is a form of exercise that reduces the impact on the joints through slow and controlled movements. Pilates is great for strengthening your muscles,...
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Yoga for Bariatric Patients
I think it is safe to say that we all desire to find our inner peace and zen. And you may be able to achieve just that by practicing yoga—a mind and body practice that dates back to 5,000 years ago....
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Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: An Introduction
Intermittent fasting seems to be another rising health trend and one that is said to promote weight loss and simplicity—if done appropriately. It is not a diet, but rather a pattern of eating. It...
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Intermittent Fasting 101: For Bariatric Patients
In last week’s blog post, I talked about intermittent fasting, what it entails, and the added benefits. And as promised, this week I am talking about the downsides as well as what my take is on...
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