The motivation to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity, is a challenge that those struggling with obesity know well. Many bariatric patients try to lose weight through diet and exercise alone and eventually make the decision to have weight loss surgery to achieve their weight loss goals. Weight loss surgery is one…

Walking benefits your body more than just helping you to burn calories! Some benefits of walking: -Helps maintain a healthy weight or promotes weight loss -Decreases the risk or helps manage high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes -Strengthens your bones -Lifts your mood -Improves balance and coordination Read more about how walking benefits your…

Losing weight demands a combined effort of diet and exercise. Eating healthy can, at times, be easier than exercising due to the fact that we have to eat in order to survive. Although most individuals want to exercise and have a normal weekly routine, typically lack of motivation can be a quick deterrent from getting…

  Are you struggling to get your workout in because you’re too tired after work, but can’t get out of bed in the morning? Try some of these tips to help your day get off to a great start: #1. Plan your workout timeframe the night before. This will allow you to sleep until the…

Bicycling has a ton of health benefits including; engaging your legs, burning calories and providing a sense of freedom and enjoyment. Here’s 3 reasons why cycling should be a part of your fitness program: It’s suitable for everyone, no matter your age or your fitness level. It’s a non impact exercise so it won’t jar…

Burn off those Thanksgiving calories while you do your Black Friday shopping with these healthy tips: Park as far away from the mall or store as possible so the walk to and from your car is longer! Before you start your shopping, take a “lap” around the mall. You can check out all the sales…

Buy candy that you don’t like. Limit yourself to one fun-size candy per day. Chew sugar-free gum when you feel tempted to indulge. Make sure to have healthy alternatives on hand. Donate leftover candy! There are several organizations that take candy donations to send to our troops.

The holidays are a truly special time, but they can also pose a challenge for many of us as we are presented with delicious foods and desserts that only come around once a year. As you enjoy your holiday season with family, friends, and festivities, remember that it’s never too late to remain focused on…

Why do I stall? The body always wants to balance itself, so it is only a natural thing that your body composition, conscious and unconscious behaviors, and eating habits will play a role. General health conditions and medication use, as well as food quality, antibiotics, or hormones may play a role. One of two things…

If you have a busy work schedule and can’t fit in exercise before or after work, increase your activities at work such as taking the stairs, walking during your lunch break, parking the car further, and using the restroom that is farthest away from your desk. For a busy home/family schedule, consider getting the family…

If you only have 30 minutes to exercise, would you prefer burning 150 calories or 300 calories? It all depends on how hard you are working out during the session. Unfortunately, sweating is not the best indicator to judge how hard you exercise. You can take a walk during a hot summer day in Texas…

Do you want your whole family to be healthy, but you’re not sure how to do it? How do you get everyone motivated to do something fun and healthy together? It can be done! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 30 minutes of moderate activity a day for adults and 60 minutes for…

Simply walking can be one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is recommended that people exercise at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. How can we track how much we walk every day? You got it! PEDOMETERS! Pedometers are an…

How to Fit a Workout into Your Already Busy Schedule All moms have busy schedules, which can make it difficult to find time for exercise. Whether you are taking care of children all day, or working outside of the home, I know that finding time to take care of yourself can be tough. Here are…

Are there obstacles that keep you from being physically active? We all know that exercise provides many benefits to us, ranging from decreasing our risk for diabetes and heart disease to improving our quality of life.  However, most of us are so busy with our lives and taking care of our family that we often…

When you decided to move forward with Weight Loss Surgery, you knew that there was going to be a lifestyle change. You heard that exercise was going to be a key element in your weight loss and you may have even joined a gym for the first time, or decided that you were going to…