I have it on good authority that this week’s weather forecast in the UK is improving and we’re likely to see some drier, sunnier weather for the coming Bank Holiday weekend. I also have been told reliably that the weather down under is mild, dry and sunny and that some parts of the US are[Read More]
Exercise
Losing Weight- It’s More Than Just Eating Less and Moving More
GUEST POST: Did you know that our total energy expenditure (TEE), or the amount of calories we burn each day, is not really about how much we move? It’s mainly down to the basic processes essential for life – basal metabolic rate (BMR) – which makes up around 60-80% of energy use. Then we burn some[Read More]
I Wish I Had …
GUEST POST: How many of us have dreams that we never quite manage to achieve? OK – some of them would never happen, however much we want them to. But others are within our reach…..it just never seems to be the right time to do it. Or perhaps we are too scared to try…..maybe it[Read More]
5 Mindset Shifts You Need To Make For Success After WLS
GUEST POST: This month we found ourselves talking a lot less about food with our patients, and more about the importance of shifting one’s expectations or frame of reference after WLS to be happy. As you likely know, although your body physically undergoes a lot of changes in the months after surgery with relatively little[Read More]
Constipated? What You Can Do About It
GUEST POST: Constipation is a common complaint after bariatric surgery. The combination of a high protein diet lacking in fiber, poor water intake, and inactivity is a recipe to feel “backed-up” Many practitioners recommend laxatives such as Miralax or fiber supplement such as Benefiber to help keep things moving. Others suggest stool softeners such[Read More]