Lauren Armstrong
How Many Calories Should I Be Eating?
Here's a golden question: how many calories should I eat a day? Although it tends to drive our patients nutty, we don't recommend calorie counting. What?? Why not? Yes, it's...
Lauren Armstrong
Here's a golden question: how many calories should I eat a day? Although it tends to drive our patients nutty, we don't recommend calorie counting. What?? Why not? Yes, it's...
Lauren Armstrong
Beginning to lose weight, whether on your own or with support from a weight loss surgeon, is hard enough. When you add feelings of self-hatred and weight-related frustration, waking up...
Lauren Armstrong
The honeymoon period is not only a critical time to shed initial pounds, but a time during which patients can establish post-op habits surrounding food and fitness that will allow...
Lauren Armstrong
This blog was written by Stephanie Moore MS, RD/LD I often times get the question of B12 and energy level in my office. We often hear the benefits of B12...
Lauren Armstrong
A recent study from the UK evaluated the various aspects of weight loss surgery and the multidisciplinary management of patients prior to, during, and after pregnancy. In so doing, they...
Trevor Hoppers
Are you looking for some extra accountability this holiday season? Well then maybe you should think about a personal trainer. I have trained several people and really enjoy getting to...
Lauren Armstrong
Healthy eating doesn't have to be a bore. While we may crave the comfort of all those fatty foods, the alternative doesn't have to be bland. In fact, if you...
Trevor Hoppers
Well I'm tired of saying the same things over and over and over again. Colby and I took a tally for 1 month, on how many people were following through...
Lauren Armstrong
It’s been busy busy busy here in the WeightWise clinic! After seeing several post-surgical patients yesterday, I noticed some who were struggling with some symptoms of what we call diet...
Lauren Armstrong
Written by Catherine Lo Schiavo, Dietetic Intern from OUHSC We live in a society where food is love. It’s not just preparing food for those we love, it’s showing the...
Trevor Hoppers
It is all about finding the alternatives in exercise. I found a great little article on www.prevention.com Check it out!! https://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/8-common-workout-injuries-you-can-still-exercise
Lauren Armstrong
In the past week many journalists across the United States discussed a recent JAMA study that showed alcoholism to be higher in the second year after gastric bypass. The reactions...
Trevor Hoppers
I have noticed this subject of "muscle gain " coming up a lot more frequently lately. Whether its people just showing me their muscles or having clients blaming their weight...
Trevor Hoppers
I know I have spoke with many of you about getting some DVDs to do at home. Well if you have internet sometimes you just have to know the right...
Trevor Hoppers
I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Just because it's a fun 3 day weekend doesn't mean we need to put exercise on the back...
Trevor Hoppers
I was looking around yesterday on prevention.com and came across this workout. I get a lot of questions about how to build back people's rear ends. Unfortunately after weight loss...
Trevor Hoppers
So I realize exercise is not on everyone's top priority list. We all have a busy schedule and we all have to figure out to how make time for exercise....
Lauren Armstrong
Time for something new! Last week I took a Pinterest recipe and modified it to fit a bariatric diet. Often times stuffed bell peppers are filled with rice, but it...
Trevor Hoppers
Welcome to 2012!! I love starting a new year! It just feels refreshing! I have sat around with several friends this weekend and we all talked about our new years...
Trevor Hoppers
One of the most exciting things about losing weight aside from being in better health is being able to wear the clothes you want to wear and feel confident in...
Lauren Armstrong
12 HOUR HOLIDAY BLITZ!! All online orders from our Nutrition Store placed by Midnight tonight receive FREE all three of the following: WeightWise Water Bottle WeightWise Tote Bag WeightWise Picture...
Trevor Hoppers
www.bretcontreras.com Have you ever been really sore and no amount of stretching helps? Well I have, and I'm going to share a big secret with you! Try using a foam...
Trevor Hoppers
One of the many questions I get here is how long and how hard do I have to workout. It can be very confusing because we can easily turn on...
Trevor Hoppers
Fitness is something that is always changing and always moving forward. I love trying new activities and learning as much as I can . It is important to always try...
Trevor Hoppers
We all have areas on our bodies we would like to change. I get a lot of questions about what the best exercises are for your glutes. Remember that consistency...
Trevor Hoppers
This summer is so HOT!!! I know for me I tend to make more excuses about exercise because I don't want to sweat. I know many of you have access...
Trevor Hoppers
It has been such a hot summer already and it's only June. I thought I would share some tips on how to stay cool in the summer but still get...
Lauren Armstrong
Here are some helpful tips on avoiding the snow day snack attack- written by OU Dietetic Intern Caytlin Snodgrass So, you're snowed in with nothing to do, and temptation is...
Trevor Hoppers
Hey everyone!! Hope you are all enjoying the New Year. I just wanted to remind you all of the beneficial exercising testing that we offer at WeightWise. We offer the...
Lauren Armstrong
A report was recently released by the College of Public Health at George Washington University detailing the cost of obesity for both men and women (full version available here) ....
Lauren Armstrong
Ever wonder why one person gains weight from just looking at food while another can eat endlessly and never gain an ounce? It all comes down to your METABOLISM! Simply...
Lauren Armstrong
As Chief Operating Officer of WeightWise, one of the big parts of my job is determining what our patients want and how we can best deliver that to them. We...
Lauren Armstrong
Ideal Body Weight is not Ideal . . . or is it. Hummmmm