There is a common misconception that overweight people are “well-fed,” but this is a dangerous (and insensitive) assumption. While it may sound counterintuitive, many people who are significantly overweight are actually malnourished, meaning they don’t get enough nutrients from their diet. In an effort to lose weight, these patients often focus their efforts on reducing… Continue Reading »
Surgery is often that first significant boost in motivation that helps someone commit to their health and wellness, and exercise is an integral part in ongoing self-care. At Surgical Arts of Inland Empire, we encourage our patients to maintain and even enhance their results through exercise. But during a pandemic that has us changing the… Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Have you ever thought to yourself, “why couldn’t I just gain that weight in my boobs?” If you’re like millions of American women, you’ve pondered why you tend to lose weight in certain areas while it won’t budge from other, less desirable places. Byrdie recently broke down the weight loss struggle for us—and we thought… Continue Reading »
Anyone who has struggled with their body image has at one point or another obsessed about the number on the scale. However, as we tell our weight loss patients, the focus of your journey should be about improving your health and feeling your best, not about a specific number of pounds. That’s why we wanted… Continue Reading »
