by Taylor James | Dec 2, 2019 | Exercise
It’s that time of year y’all… When it gets dark at 5pm and that wind chill is in the teens. It can be difficult to find the motivation to get out and get moving. Here are some fun exercise videos to help keep you going even on the coldest winter...
by WeightWise | Nov 26, 2019 | Health
After bariatric surgery, your journey to losing weight begins. Once you start losing the pounds, you might start looking a bit like a new person. And while the change to your outside appearance is exciting, the changes that are bound to happen to the organs that keep...
by Taylor James | Nov 25, 2019 | Health
Thanksgiving break can be the start to a very busy and stressful season! Remember not to let your exercise routine slip. Keep in mind that your own personal well-being is also important. After the big celebration, try to go on a walk to get some fresh air (and to keep...
by Kaycee Hammack | Nov 20, 2019 | Holidays, Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about family, traditions, possibly some football, and of course FOOD. No matter what stage you are at with your weight loss journey (working towards surgery, less than 1 year post op, or 10 years post op), do not let the holidays ruin your newly...
by WeightWise | Nov 19, 2019 | Health
If you have lived with extra weight on your body, you probably know what it is like to experience side effects from the excess pounds. It is well known that morbid obesity increases the risk of several types of cancer. However, recent studies have shown that having...
by Kaycee Hammack | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The holiday season is quickly approaching! Everyone celebrates differently, but one thing we can all agree on it is that it centers around food and family. We anticipate the time of the year we can sit around the table with those closest to us and eat all the food we...
by WeightWise | Oct 31, 2019 | Diet, Health
If you are looking to undergo weight loss surgery, there are many different factors to consider. Talking in detail to your doctor about your overall health is critical prior to surgery. During these initial conversations, your doctor will get your general health...
by WeightWise | Oct 24, 2019 | Options for Weight Loss, Revisional Weight Loss Procedures
Undergoing weight loss surgery is a big deal. It is not only a large undertaking for your body, but it’s an emotional process, too. So, when bariatric procedures don’t work out as the patient initially anticipated, patients often feel frustrated. Not only does...
by Lauren Armstrong | Oct 17, 2019 | Diet, Health, How to..., Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
Have you ever eaten something and then realized shortly after that you were not even that hungry? It is not uncommon for us to reach for food out of habit, boredom, or in response to life stressors as a way to cope. This is what we use to describe head hunger, or...
by WeightWise | Sep 26, 2019 | Diet
Water plays a critical role in your body and without it, your body will not function properly. Staying hydrated with the right balance of water and electrolytes sets the tone on how well your body systems operate. After surgery, your body will be in a fragile state...
