The Ins and Outs of Gastric Bypass Surgery

The Ins and Outs of Gastric Bypass Surgery By now, we all know that there is surgery available for weight loss.  Weight loss (or bariatric) surgery is used in cases where the patient is considered obese according to medical standards.  Weight loss surgery is...
Good Fats, Bad Fats – The Lowdown on Fats!

Good Fats, Bad Fats – The Lowdown on Fats!

Good Fats, Bad Fats – The Lowdown on Fats! Fat is confusing! It used to be that fat was bad, period. Now, we hear about good fats and bad fats, and it can be confusing. Is there a good way to BE fat or just good ways to EAT fat? Can somebody explain this,...

Avoiding a Sedentary Lifestyle

Avoiding a Sedentary Lifestyle It is hard to believe that sitting at a desk for eight hours a day is really as bad for you as smoking is, but recent studies indicate that sitting all day long is definitely hazardous to your health. If you work at an office or in a...

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...

Healthy Food Choices

Healthy Food Choices Gluttony is our national sin, and obesity is our national consequence. The problem is much more serious than not being able to fit into last year’s pants. A host of serious medical problems are connected to obesity, a modern American...