Tag Archives: Lifestyle

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Jun

Summertime is nearly here, which means your favorite locally-grown summer foods are cropping up as well. Though modern supermarkets make it possible to find just about anything year-round, eating local is one great way to keep focused on a healthier lifestyle after surgery for weight loss. Here are a few reasons why buying local may be beneficial for your diet and community after LAP-BAND: [Read more]

After you’ve healed from your weight loss surgery you’ll want to start slowly easing into a healthy exercise program. However, after living a sedentary lifestyle for a long period of time you may have difficulty finding motivation to get into a workout routine. As you lose weight after LAP-BAND you will begin to feel more confident and hopefully more driven to exercise on a consistent basis. [Read more]

Driving without a seatbelt is a huge safety hazard, yet every day people get in the car without buckling up first. For some, not fastening their seatbelt is a result of a poor habit, but for others it is a conscious decision. Obese drivers in particular are less likely to buckle up when they are behind the wheel, as seatbelts are often tight and uncomfortable. If you are ready to take the life-altering step of pursuing bariatric surgery and are getting a Lap Band, then it is important for you to reduce your risk of a deadly accident by buckling your seatbelt. [Read more]

When it comes to being healthy, having fun isn’t often the first thing that comes to mind. Perhaps it should be though. Do you remember running around as a kid? From morning until nightfall, kids run around on the playground swinging, sliding and chasing each other until it is time to go home. If you were to ask a child how often they go and ‘work-out,’ chances are you will get a blank stare. Why is this? Because when you are out having fun, it doesn’t feel like you are working out! [Read more]

You are told repeatedly what a beautiful and kind person you are, yet you still feel so insecure. You may even think people give you compliments just to make you feel better. Feeling this insecure all the time is no way to live your life. You will be a much happier person if you learn to love yourself for who you are. Boosting your self-esteem will not be easy and will take a lot of effort, but after undergoing weight reductions surgeries in Columbus, it is time that you concentrate on restoring your mental health and self-confidence in addition to your physical health. One of the best ways to boost your self-esteem is to practice meditation. [Read more]

Losing weight is never easy, but it becomes even more difficult if you have a lot of stress in your life. Stress can cause you to overeat, which will deter your weight loss goals. If you are trying to lose weight in Valdosta, then it is important to manage your stress levels during the process. Here are some tips for managing stress. [Read more]

02

Feb

America is suffering from an obesity epidemic, and many people blame it on the country’s tendency to dine out often. Restaurants across the country routinely serve up extra-large portions of high-calorie foods, creating a risky environment for dieters and health-conscious diners. Avoiding these establishments is the obvious solution, but there is good news for people who do not want to sacrifice their meals out. [Read more]