There is a lot to learn about life after weight loss surgery. Diet changes, new exercise habits, attitude adjustments—the entire process can be a lot to take in. [Read more]
25
Apr
25
Apr
There is a lot to learn about life after weight loss surgery. Diet changes, new exercise habits, attitude adjustments—the entire process can be a lot to take in. [Read more]
26
Dec
Getting more and better quality sleep every night can enhance your weight loss efforts by boosting your energy levels, your ability to concentrate and your overall attitude about losing weight. [Read more]
30
Oct
Your Lap Band is a weight loss tool, and like many tools, it needs some additional power to get it to work properly. You are the supplier of your Lap Band’s “power” (metaphorically speaking of course), and it’s up to you to use your Lap Band to reinvent your health both physically and mentally. [Read more]
24
Oct
Next to adopting a new diet, the second biggest change you’ll make after Lap Band surgery is engaging in daily exercise. If you were not regularly active prior to Lap Band surgery, it’s important to remain realistic. Starting a new workout routine can be mentally and physically challenging—it’s easier to cope with this big change one step at a time. [Read more]
17
Oct
After Lap Band surgery, your motivation levels are going to fluctuate. Though you may be filled with optimism as you read this article and are ready to make the right choice regardless of what comes, your resolve may weaken later when temptation rears its head. [Read more]
28
Sep
After Lap Band surgery, it’s up to you to change what and how you eat, as well as the way you think about eating. Transitioning from what may have been an anything-goes attitude towards diet into a strict mindset regarding food after gastric band surgery is challenging. One of the first steps you’ll take along your weight loss journey is mentally accepting new dietary changes. [Read more]
30
Aug
Who could have thought your Facebook account or smart phone could ever become the ultimate weight loss tool (besides your Lap Band, of course)? In addition to the support from your weight loss surgeon in Macon, social media sites and applications can be more than just platforms to post pictures and “like” posts on—they can be used as support tools to help you sustain weight loss results and remain on track with healthy lifestyle goals long-term. [Read more]
23
Aug
When you face the abuse of your inner critic, it can be easy to forget that it is a part of you and, as such, can be controlled. [Read more]
16
Aug
If you find yourself feeling anxious or lacking motivation after surgery for weight loss in Macon, try throwing on one of your favorite songs. Pick something soothing, something that reminds you of tranquility or more relaxing times and places. Music has a profound ability to affect us psychologically and can be a hugely useful tool for more than just entertainment. Used correctly, music can be highly therapeutic, providing relief for patients in a variety of medical situations. [Read more]
14
Aug
Exercise equipment, support groups, a carefully-planned menu—these can all be invaluable tools in every Macon Lap Band patient’s quest to lose weight. However, many weight loss patients may not be taking advantage of two other useful items that can be found in just about any home in America: pen and paper. [Read more]