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Exercise & Long Term Weight Loss

Exercise is insurance for long term weight loss…I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I tell this to my clients.  So many people seek my advice for exercise and weight loss and although exercise in and of itself may not facilitate significant weight loss, it is paramount to long term weight [...]

By |2018-12-03T09:42:45-05:00December 3rd, 2018|Fitness Corner|0 Comments

Interview with Dr. Oksana Karpov

Oksana Karpov, DO, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? Obesity medicine specialist employs various techniques to help patients achieve their goals. A big part of it is a behavioral change [...]

By |2018-12-03T09:49:22-05:00December 3rd, 2018|American Board of Obesity Medicine|0 Comments

Interval Training

Can you see yourself having fun during a challenging workout…smiling or laughing along the way? Do you think you can walk away from a training session lasting 20 minutes happier than an hour-long training session? Interval training can do just that for you, but you’re probably thinking you have to perform High-Intensity Intervals (also [...]

By |2018-10-01T09:47:23-04:00October 1st, 2018|Fitness Corner|0 Comments

Headwork

Have you ever wondered why you are an expert at losing weight but not an expert at keeping it off? If so, you are not alone. As a bariatric behaviorist, I have heard countless patients share the same sentiment. I am here to tell you: IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!  Obesity is a complex [...]

By |2018-10-01T09:45:59-04:00October 1st, 2018|Newsletter|0 Comments

Interview with Dr. Vicki March

12pt;">Vicki March, MD, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? The Obesity Medicine Specialist is uniquely positioned to provide:  Initial referral to the bariatric surgeon Pre-surgical weight loss supervision if recommended [...]

By |2018-09-26T12:57:04-04:00October 1st, 2018|American Board of Obesity Medicine|0 Comments

Interview with Dr. Laura Davisson

Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP, an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Diplomate, answers questions regarding the importance of an obesity medicine physician. What unique skill set can the obesity medicine physician bring to the bariatric surgical setting? Bariatric surgery patients frequently have multiple chronic medical problems. Obesity medicine physicians have the skills to manage these complex [...]

By |2018-08-30T11:27:52-04:00August 6th, 2018|American Board of Obesity Medicine|0 Comments

Walker Spotlight: Deana Sroka

Like many other Walk from Obesity participants, Deana is a weight loss surgery patient. She told us that she decided to have surgery because she was "tired of being sick and tired." Deana was an elite competitive figure skater in her 20’s and knew that being overweight was preventing her from doing the things she loved. "I had lost my [...]

By |2018-06-04T14:10:44-04:00June 4th, 2018|Walker Stories|0 Comments