Bariatric Surgery Success

Bariatric Surgery Success Do you know anyone who has had bariatric surgery, like gastric sleeve or lap band surgery, to promote weight loss? Was it successful? Anecdotes abound in both directions. Why does it work for some people and not for others? Every reputable...

Double Down on Exercise in the Summer

Double Down on Exercise in the Summer In the weeks before school would start, high school football coaches take advantage of the open schedule that does not include classes and practice their teams twice a day, morning and afternoon. Maybe you recall the football...

Are Beverages Undermining Your Fitness?

Are Beverages Undermining Your Fitness? Are you frustrated at your lack of progress in reaching your weight-loss goals? Sometimes people who are committed to diet and exercise fail to consider the impact your beverage selection has on your calorie intake. It has been...

Spring Toward Weight Loss

Spring Toward Weight Loss The first day of spring was last week, and that signals many changes. In Central Florida, the weather changes are not as dramatic as they are in other parts of the country. We don’t see melting snow, and the birds have been singing for...

Excess is the Enemy For Weight Loss

Excess is the Enemy For Weight Loss Nowadays people have a tendency to demonize certain categories of food based upon their preferences or dietary restrictions. Vegetarians avoid meat. Others see carbohydrates or gluten as the enemy. Those who prefer organic food see...

Your First 5K Race

Your First 5K Race If you have never run in a 5K race, the task can seem daunting. However, it is not beyond reach if you set realistic, incremental goals and make steady progress. The same logic applies to a 10K race, or half marathon, or even a marathon. Working...