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Finding a reason for the resolutions

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Happy New Year!

Hi, Everyone –
Another year has gone by and here we are again. It’s up to you, 2009 can be the best year of your life, or it can be another year where the resolutions go out the window. This time, hold yourself accountable – write it down. What are your resolutions for this year? How [...]

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Pay Attention!

Hi Everyone –
January is the time for New Year’s resolutions. For many people, the main resolution is to lose weight and get in shape. However, the FDA has recently come out with a list of nearly 30 weight-loss products that may contain harmful ingredients. Be careful. Know what you are putting in your body, and [...]

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Going on safari this holiday season?

Hi, Everyone –
Navigating holiday parties is like being on safari – and not in a good way. At every turn, there is something lurking, waiting to jump out at you. But in this case, it’s not a lion or panther, it’s cheese dip and cookies. One of the most popular “party tricks” is to eat [...]

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Obesity tax?

Hi, Everyone –
New York Governor David Patterson is planning on presenting a $4 billion tax plan on Tuesday that would include an unprecedented “obesity tax.” The proposed 15 percent tax would be applied to high-calorie drinks such as regular soda, but exclude such beverages as milk, juice, diet soda and water. According to Patterson’s camp, [...]

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Celebrities struggle too

Hi, Everyone –
The hype this week surrounding Oprah Winfrey’s ups and downs with dieting really brings up an interesting fact: it doesn’t matter how much money and how many resources you might have, it’s not easy. Making the decision to get healthy is incredibly difficult; it’s truly a lifestyle change and a commitment. I [...]

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Holiday heart dangers

Hi, Everyone –
The holidays are a notorious catalyst for overeating, weight-gain and, in general, having a little too much fun. However, while doesn’t seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of things, there are some real dangers looming.
According to a University of California-San Diego study cited by Vanderbilt Medical Center, heart attacks and [...]

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Healthy holiday cookies?

Hi, Everyone –
I know, I know the words “healthy holiday cookies” seem like an oxymoron, but there really are some delicious and nutritious recipes out there that can help you curb your holiday sweet tooth. The winner of Eating Well’s 2008 Cookie Contest, Frances Van Vynckt’s Angel Delights are both delightful and angelic due to [...]

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FDA recall of weight-loss supplements

Hi, Everyone –
With some weight-loss supplements, you really never know what you are going to get and that is why it is so important to be an informed consumer. That being said, the FDA recently issued a warning to consumers who might have taken two supplements: StarCaps and Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules. Both [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi, Everyone –
I’m sure this is a crazy week for most of you, but don’t forget to take the time to relax, breathe and enjoy the time with your family. When you feel the stress coming on, get outside and take a walk. Also, if you have a minute, check out some of these interesting [...]

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Fat Fighter TV

Hi, Everyone –
An interesting health-focused Web site was recently brought to my attention that has lots of great resources for anyone looking to get healthy. Fat Fighter TV is the brainchild of veteran health reporter Sahar Aker, a journalist who has found her way from news stations across the U.S. to Fat Fighter TV.
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Get outside this winter!

Hi, Everyone –
Usually, the favorite season for outdoor recreation is summer. It makes sense, warm weather and sunshine are the perfect reason to take your exercise regimen outside; however, there are actually a ton of great things to do outside in the winter as well. Living in Colorado, I might have a little bit easier [...]

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How to have the weight-loss conversation with kids


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Shielding your kids from eating disorders

Hi, Everyone –
A disturbing article came out in the UK’s Sun today. The article discusses the recent rise in the number of young girls battling eating disorders. In just 13 months, the British Pediatric Service Unit reported that there were 206 cases of anorexia in children under the age of 13, and the youngest reported [...]

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The Dangers of Thanksgiving

Hi, Everyone –
Thanksgiving is generally the one day of the year where it is considered completely acceptable to eat until you are about ready to explode and then pass out on the couch watching football. Well, self control aside, you can make slight variations to your favorite Thanksgiving recipes so they are healthier and still [...]

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Satiety and weight-loss

Hi, Everyone –
There is a big trend in weight-loss right now toward products that help you curb your hunger. These satiety-focused products can really be an excellent tool when combined with healthy eating and exercise. As you may know, I actually invented one of these products and it appeared in a satiety story this weekend [...]

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Happy Halloween!

Hi, Everyone –
Halloween is tomorrow and that means candy, candy and more candy. It’s pretty much impossible to limit your kids from eating sweets but you can curb the sugar intake with the proper preparation. iVillage posted an article the other day about healthy options for Halloween – check it out and have a safe, [...]

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Science and weight loss

Hi, Everyone –
 
An interesting study was recently reported on by the AP about creating foods that actually trick your body into feeling full. Peter Wilde and his team at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, England have come up with a very interesting idea. They are developing foods that actually slow the digestive process, [...]

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Getting ready for the holidays

Hi, Everyone -
The holidays are just around the corner and this is a time when most diets go out the window. Usually it’s the “I’ll wait until January excuse,” buy why not start now? Get a jump on everyone else so you can focus on other things for your New Year’s resolution. Of course there [...]

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Criteria for Gastric Bypass

Hi, Everyone –
An article I was interviewed for in the Denver Metro September edition of M.D. News recently came out, and after reading the article, I realized there is some really important information I have not talked about on this blog. As you may know, I am a bariatric surgeon and the criterion for bariatric [...]

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Biggest Loser Recipes

Hi, Everyone –
I have talked about the show “The Biggest Loser” before on my blog. Though these contestants are in a very controlled environment, there are quite a few helpful hints that come out of the show. In addition to the eating and exercise advice you can get watching the show, they also have quite [...]

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  • Basa Fish Recipe A friend of mine teases me that I never cook, but I do. We have our favorites, and this is one of them. If you are lucky enough to get Basa Fish in your area (Publix carries it in our area, in the freezer section), it is a delicious fish......

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Is there a stigma attached to weight?

Hi, Everyone –
A New York Times article last week talked about the growing “fat acceptance movement” and how more attention is being paid to overall health and not just weight. It is definitely true that even a very slim person can be unhealthy, and that a healthy regimen of diet and exercise is key in maintaining overall [...]

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What’s the right plan for me?

Hi, Everyone,
Kevin over at Weight Ladder posted today about finding the right weight-loss plan for you and you alone. This is a very good point that often times gets overlooked when people are looking for a quick fix. Everyone is different, every body is different and what might work for one person, will not necessarily work for [...]

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Breakfast is your best friend

Hi, Everyone –
I’m not sure if you knew this, but September was “Better Breakfast Month,” according to Nutritiondata.com. This last day of BBM presents a good opportunity to stress the importance of starting out your day with a healthy, filling breakfast. Save the excuses of not being able to get up early enough, not having [...]

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Be an inspiration

Hi Everyone –
There is nothing better than hearing an inspirational story or accomplishment. You know, the kind that give you goosebumps and inspire you to make changes in your own life. One of things I like most about my job is witnessing people accomplish things they didn’t know they could accomplish. Well, I think you should [...]

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Eating healthy doesn’t mean eating bland

Hi, Everyone –
There is a common misconception that eating healthy is synonymous with eating bland food. Well, if you do it right, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Today,  Shari Rudavsky from the Indianapolis Star shared a recipe from a book that is was actually written for cancer patients who are trying to [...]

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The Biggest Loser

Hi, Everyone –
Another season of The Biggest Loser debuted this week, continuing the phenomenon. This show has really produced some amazing results, and has no doubt inspired a number of people to undertake their own weight-loss journey. However, it is really important to remember that these people are under incredibly close supervision by medical professionals [...]

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What’s your favorite workout?

Hi, Everyone –
There are so many new and interesting ways to workout out there. Whether it’s working it on the Wii, yoga, videos or the gym, everyone seems to have a preferred way to pump iron. The most important thing is that you enjoy what you are doing so you will follow through and see [...]

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Walk the walk

Hi, Everyone –
I have talked about this before, but it just really gets to me when people get up on a soapbox and tell you all how to eat right and be healthy when they don’t make that same commitment to themselves.
Even within the National Bariatric Society there are so many people stepping up and [...]

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Is WLS cost effective?

Hi, Everyone –
WLS, or weight-loss surgery, can be very expensive and is often not covered by insurance. There is also a certain stigma surrounding the procedure, that being that it is unnecessary in some cases. Well, I have performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries in my career, and I have seen first-hand that WLS is sometimes [...]

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Weekly Roundup: FullBars, Squats, and a Book Review

Israel received a box of FullBars, a product created by Dr. Michael Snyder. It’s designed to make you feel full and Israel says it does a great job of doing just that.
Lazy Man shares the right way to do squats. “Squats are perhaps one of the most misunderstood strength training exercises. They can be very [...]

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  • Eating for Life By Bill Phillips This book made Bob Phillips a household name and we thought it was a good idea to revisit this book and see how it compares to the latest diet books on the market. While we are deluged with new titles every month, it’s always nice to go back to an......

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Weekly Roundup: FullBars, Squats, and a Book Review

Israel received a box of FullBars, a product created by Dr. Michael Snyder. It’s designed to make you feel full and Israel says it does a great job of doing just that.
Lazy Man shares the right way to do squats. “Squats are perhaps one of the most misunderstood strength training exercises. They can be very [...]

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American favorites

Hi, Everyone –
Who doesn’t love those classic recipes we all grew up with? Well, as delicious as they can be, they are not always the healthiest option. But there is hope! Today on the Indianapolis Star Web site, Joanie Fuson wrote about some favorite all-American recipes with minor changes to make them more healthy but [...]

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Trouble at the grocery store

Hi, Everyone –
I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend – you can almost officially say goodbye to the Summer! When you are re-stocking your house after all the festivities this weekend, make sure you pay attention while you are shopping. The grocery store can be a dangerous place. The snack and cookie [...]

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Success along the way

Hi, Everyone –
Sometimes I think it can be really easy to get really caught-up in the end result of getting healthy and losing weight. Of course, reaching your ultimate goal is important, but you also need to enjoy the ride. Today, Kevin over at Weight Ladder posted some tips that really hit home. He lists [...]

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If you are on a diet, does that mean your family has to be on a diet?

Hi, Everyone –
I think you all know that it is much easier to stick with a diet if you have a support system. Whether it is a friend, a family member, or online support forums, having someone there through the trials and triumphs is essential for success. However, while those close to you can be [...]

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Can you believe it?

Hi, Everyone -
I can’t believe that Labor Day is already coming up this soon!  I guess this means the summer is almost over. But before you put away the pool toys and barbecue, give this guacamole recipe from the Barbecue Blog a try. 
Ingredients:

2 avocados (ripe)
1 [...]

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Get some sleep!

Hi, Everyone –
There is an interesting article on msn.com today. It talks about what a lack of sleep can do to your body and weight-loss efforts. According to the article, women who sleep six hours per night were 12 percent more likely to gain a significant amount of weight. Those who slept only five hours [...]

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Check it out!

Hi, Everyone –
It has been an exciting week. Check out my coverage on the Virginian-Pilot and Lancaster New Era online! 
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Make you a project

Hi, Everyone –
I’m sure that most of you out there like to take-on projects of some kind. Whether it’s DIY projects, hobbies, sports or whatever else, we all have things we like to do in our free time. Well, here’s a thought, how about you make yourself a project?
If I gave you a project, say [...]

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Weighing-in on the media

Hi, Everyone –
Have you ever walked by the the magazine section in the grocery store and noticed that every magazine and newspaper lifestyle section is about losing weight. “Melt off those last 10 pounds” or “40 pounds in 40 days!” I’m pretty sure that none of these magazines would have a prayer of survival without [...]

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Prince Chunk

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I’m not sure how many of you have heard of “Prince Chunk,” the  famous cat dealing with his own weight issues. This article ran today with another photo of the decadent feline. Apparently, the Camden County Animal Shelter has received close to 500 applications to adopt him. After seeing this photo, I can [...]

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Fuggetaboutit

Hi, Everyone –
Sometimes it amazes me how critical people are of themselves. We are our own toughest critic, but sometimes, we need to cut ourselves a little slack. I often see patients who get so upset when they make a mistake and I always tell them the same thing: FORGET ABOUT IT! You are going [...]

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Perfect is boring

Hi, Everyone –
There is a really important trick in getting healthy that a patient recently reminded me of: Let yourself cheat. I actually require that of my patients. This may sound crazy, a doctor telling you that you should cheat on your diet, but if you don’t cheat then you will most definitely fail.
You have [...]

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Sweatin’ to the oldies

 
Hi, Everyone –
I don’t talk about exercise very often. This is because you’ve all heard it before and I’m not going to teach you how to exercise. I will tell you though that you need to keep it simple. I have met so many people who are on crazy exercise regimens, and of course, they [...]

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