An apple a day. Meditation. Time in Nature. Exercising and staying strong. These are just a few things that we associate with longevity and vitality. Shall we add eating fish to the list? A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that perhaps we should! In a large longitudinal study, 2,600 adults across… Continue Reading »
It’s fairly common knowledge that obesity is associated with a higher risk of chronic health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. For obese individuals, losing weight can help reduce the risk of developing these diseases—and that is a major motivation for our Rancho Cucamonga weight loss surgery patients to undergo a bariatric procedure…. Continue Reading »
Almost every weight loss patient experiences setbacks. We may make a positive change like cutting back on sweets, but over time, a little treat here and there becomes a habit and we realize we’ve officially fallen off the bandwagon. Consider your tendencies and modify your plan accordingly. If you love to please others, you might… Continue Reading »
These days, it’s all about convenience. We have near limitless options when it comes to getting purchases delivered right to our doors—including food. Brands like HelloFresh and Blue Apron are taking subscription meal kits to a whole new level by sending subscribers fresh ingredients, step-by-step directions, and everything they need to make tasty, relatively easy… Continue Reading »
Getting regular exercise is an important factor in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. But for many of us, the thought of exercising in a giant mirror-filled room full of chiseled strangers is frankly terrifying. Even the idea of jogging along a busy street or taking a yoga class can be intimidating, especially for those… Continue Reading »
Fad diets may come and go, but there’s one universal truth to healthy eating: the cost-effective way to ensure you’re having nourishing food is to master a few recipes at home. Making healthy recipes doesn’t have to be hard—and you don’t have to ditch all of your favorite meals in your quest to lose weight… Continue Reading »
Around 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, and experts predict that only about 5 percent of those dieters keep the weight off long-term. Weight loss is indeed challenging, and oftentimes, downright frustrating—but long-term success is possible. Here are some of the reasons your diet efforts may have failed in the past, plus… Continue Reading »
Few people love going to the doctor. But for overweight patients, the discomfort can go beyond donning a paper gown or getting a shot. Increasingly, larger men and women have been speaking out about their experiences with weight stigma by medical professionals, many of which have been bad enough to keep them from seeking necessary… Continue Reading »
Someone brought donuts to the office. Again. And you swore not to eat one. Again. Yet you’re wiping glaze crumbs off your desk. Again. Why is junk food so hard to resist—even when we’re not hungry—when it’s so easy to pass on the kale salad? Outside recently dug into the question “why do I crave… Continue Reading »
Some things in life are hard to come by. Fitness advice is not one of them. We’re constantly bombarded with advice about when to exercise, the “best” workout to lose weight, the “real” secret to staying motivated, etc., from blogs, magazines, morning news shows—even the know-it-all on the treadmill next to you. It’s hard to… Continue Reading »
