Weight Loss Blog

  • Mashed Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes

    Mashed Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes

    Many of us use the excuse that our family will be upset if there isn't a ridiculously sweet marshmallow, nut, and brown sugar encrusted pan of sweet potatoes but the truth is this dish is just as satisfying and delicious. It has all the flavors of the original! Place this dish on the family table and they will all love it. Susan Maria

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  • Recipe: Crockpot Options

    Recipe: Crockpot Options

    Slow cookers can be used day or night. Since foods are cooked slowly over a long period of time, meats and vegetables become extremely tender, increasing food tolerability following weight loss surgery. In addition, family members who have no had surgery will also enjoy the versatility of the dishes that you can prepare using a slow cooker.

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  • Winter Weight Loss Tips

    Winter Weight Loss Tips

    Many people gain weight during the winter, due in part to staying indoors more often because of the cold weather and also the large number of holiday treats that are offered during this time. However, you can take steps to minimize your risk for gaining weight during the winter.

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  • Stop Stress from Influencing Your Waist Line

    Stop Stress from Influencing Your Waist Line

    Stress can cause your waist line to expand rapidly if you are not careful. For people that have had gastric bypass in Salt Lake City, there is a special reason for keeping the waist line in check. Not only have they dieted to look and feel better, but they have had a medical procedure to accomplish their goal. It would certainly be a shame to spoil that effect.

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  • Setting long-term weight loss goals

    Setting long-term weight loss goals

    If you have undergone obesity surgery in Salt Lake City, you know that the surgery is only part of a comprehensive lifestyle change that will lead to long-term weight loss. To lose all of your unwanted weight, you must follow the diet and exercise plan designed by your weight loss surgeon in Salt Lake City. Create a set of realistic long-term goals to start yourself on the path of healthy weight loss.

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  • Healthy Weight Loss Tips for Life

    Healthy Weight Loss Tips for Life

    When you are looking to lose weight, developing healthy habits will help you to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Many people choose weight loss surgery to shed pounds and enjoy a new figure. While weight loss plans in Salt Lake City can help you shed pounds quickly, it is essential to practice the 10 healthy habits for weight loss that will keep the weight off for life.

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  • Benefits of a Healthy Weight

    Benefits of a Healthy Weight

    Would you like to improve the quality of your life? If you are like most people in Utah you will answer that question with a resounding yes, and often people look to weight loss centers to provide a solution for that desire. There are many benefits to losing weight, including improved health, lower costs associated with healthcare, and often better social lives.

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  • Active Winter Vacations

    Active Winter Vacations

    If you have had bariatric surgery in Utah, you know the importance of staying active if you want to lose weight and keep it off. However, staying active can be more difficult in the winter when people tend to let the cold weather keep them indoors. Taking active winter vacations can help people who have had gastric band in Utah get more exercise.

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  • What to Expect after Bariatric Surgery

    What to Expect after Bariatric Surgery

    During the first weeks and months following your weight loss surgery procedure such as the StomaphyX procedure it is important to be proud of yourself. You've just made a major change, and your body will physically need time to heal. Before you are released from the hospital, talk to your bariatric surgeon about what your body can or cannot do immediately following the operation. Walking, for example, is a safe physical activity that can be done each day after surgery while your body heals. Five to seven days after the surgery, you will meet again with your bariatric surgeon to check on your healing progress. Meet with your dietician to ensure that you are getting the right balance of nutrients. Many weight loss surgeries restrict both calorie consumption and nutrient absorption, so a balanced diet is absolutely essential.

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  • Benefits of a Morning Workout

    Benefits of a Morning Workout

    After having weight loss surgery like the lap band operation it is important to fit exercise into your daily routine. If you struggle to squeeze in exercise due to your busy schedule, a morning exercise routine may help you hit your daily calorie burn. After a long day at work, it’s all too easy to use exhaustion, working late or family commitments as an excuse to skip the gym. Studies also show that exercising in the morning helps you sleep better at night and naturally relieves stress by giving exercisers the opportunity to mentally prepare for the day ahead. Plus, a morning workout helps you make positive food choices throughout the day. When you wake up early to burn off calories, it’s a lot easier to say no to donuts and junk food!

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