While we all know exercise is good for us and is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight or to achieving weight loss success, often fear of feeling inept or embarrassed keeps us from going to the gym. Being fearful about going to the gym is not unique to any age group or body […]
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Manage your cravings; Manage your weight (Part 2)
A stressful day at work leads you to gobble down a big bowl of cheesy pasta without really thinking about why you are craving the high calorie, high-fat food. As discussed in part one ‘manage your cravings, manage your weight’ these cravings are caused by chemicals in the brain that are released when you eat […]
Manage your cravings; Manage your weight (Part 1)
A craving for a sweet cupcake hits your body and it’s all you can think about. The next thing you know, you are licking icing off your fingers before you can ask what just happened. You were hit by a craving, and you’re not alone, 9 out of 10 women experience strong cravings, according to […]
Microbes Pitch In After Weight Loss Surgery
Reducing the size of the stomach through weight loss surgery thus reducing the number of calories absorbed is a proven way to help patients’ lose weight. But studies have found that these patients are getting help from another form of weight loss support; tiny microorganisms inhabiting the stomach following the surgery. A person’s gut bacteria […]
Inadequate Sleep Leads to Overeating
Not enough hours in the day? Skimping on your sleep? New studies show that losing just a few hours of sleep can lead to significant weight gain in as little as a week. Shortened periods of sleep in the evening lead to late night snacking and a 6% increase in overall caloric intake and a […]
Alcohol and Your Metabolism
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, where healthcare organizations raise awareness of the down sides of alcohol, of the importance of drinking responsibly and the risks of alcohol dependence. At Weight Loss Surgery Mexico we are here to offer you advice on weight gain and effective weight loss surgery procedures. We all know that alcohol contains […]
Alcohol and Weight Gain
Previously we discussed how our bodies have to metabolize alcohol as a priority to stop it from damaging other organs, because it can’t be stored within the body. But can alcohol make you gain weight? Alcohol doesn’t make everyone gain weight. In fact, for many people with alcohol dependence, alcohol consumption is prioritized over food […]
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Effective in its Own Right
Traditionally used as an alternative form of weight loss surgery for patients who are considered too high risk to undergo a full gastric bypass, a review of previous studies shows that gastric sleeve surgery is in fact effective in its own right. This could change the use of gastric sleeve surgery in the future and […]
Could Bacteria be a Cause of Obesity?
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, with one in three Americans now considered obese. Plenty of information is known about weight management, the risks of carrying extra weight and various treatments for weight loss, such as gastric bypass surgery or lap band surgery. But now, researchers are gaining new insights into the causes of […]
Inflammation, Osteoarthritis and Weight Loss Surgery
With obesity rates rising constantly, it is not surprising that 27 million Americans currently suffer from osteoarthritis. Although there are drugs that can help to control the pain and inflammation associated with the condition, joint replacement is the only current cure for osteoarthritis. However, losing just 10-15 lbs can reduce knee or hip pain and […]