There is an old saying that your home is an extension of you. If this is true, then your home is likely in need of some changes once you introduce your Lap Band. Living in Jacksonville and North Florida doesn’t come without its stressors, but your home can be your own sanctuary away from the[...]

Time can start to feel scarce by the end of the day. Even when you leave the pressures of the office behind you, there may be a million more responsibilities competing for your attention: your dog needs a walk, your house needs to be cleaned, your son needs help with his book report and somewhere[...]

Getting a weight loss surgery like Lap Band in Jacksonville is going to help you lose weight, but you are also going to need to make changes in your dietary habits along with getting some regular exercise. This is easier said than done for many people who haven’t made exercise a regular aspect of their[...]

After Lap Band or sleeve gastrectomy in Jacksonville, you may think your contentious relationship with the scale is over, but it may be just beginning. Though you’ll lose weight relatively quickly after bariatric surgery, many people have too-high expectations of their daily progress, and the fluctuations in your weight may make the scale more frustrating[...]

After getting a Lap Band in North Florida and making the commitment to lose weight you may find yourself battling the clock to fit in all there is to be done. This is a common experience for many people attempting to build a healthier lifestyle. Instead of getting caught in the “busyness trap,”you can maintain[...]

Body Image that doesn't match reality. This is a common occurrence in clients that I work with who have lost weight and still see themselves as the person before weight loss. This simply means that what one sees in the mirror doesn’t match who they really are. Example, a client loses 40 plus pounds and[...]

If you find yourself perpetually fatigued or in a bad mood, the solution may be as simple as sleeping more. Though it can be difficult to find time to balance your normal life with the diet and exercise guidelines of your weight loss surgeon, Valdosta and Jacksonville will be much more enjoyable places to lose[...]

Though it’s important to create a healthy home after weight loss surgery, most of us also spend a great deal of time at work. Temptations can abound in the office, especially when stressful days sap your time for a healthy meal or a coworker’s birthday puts you face to face with a big slice of[...]

Stress is an inevitable part of life both before and after weight loss surgery, but too much stress can spell trouble for those trying to lose weight. Stress is a frequent culprit behind emotional eating, a common habit that causes us to seek out unhealthy comfort foods to deal with our emotions. After Lap Band,[...]

Fatty, calorie-filled foods are a cause for concern after weight loss surgery in the Valdosta and Jacksonville area, and this can make eating out at just about any restaurant intimidating. You need to stick with your bariatric diet for weight loss to be successful, but the oversized, unhealthy portions of today can make this seem[...]