Posted - March 30, 2023
The Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Our brains have been trained to measure success or failure based on numbers. From the very first days of schooling, we’re graded on how well we’re doing, so it’s no surprise that those attempting to lose weight can become obsessed with the number on the scale. But here’s the truth - even if the number on the scale isn’t budging, it doesn’t mean you’re not making progress in the right direction. Learn More
Posted - September 11, 2013
Focus On Flexibility
When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s essential to combine a smart eating plan with a good exercise plan. Regardless of the kind of weight loss surgery you had, you’ll need to become more active as you lose weight, but this can amount to more than just cardiovascular exercise and weightlifting. Virtually all strength training and aerobic exercises make your muscles flex and contract, and building your flexibility is a crucial part of getting better at activities like these. Learn More
Posted - July 15, 2013
Lose Weight, Get Strong: The Benefits of Weight Training
After weight loss surgery, adding strength training to your exercise program can help you tone your muscles, improve your metabolism and burn fat faster. Once you learn the basics, weightlifting can be a rewarding and useful part of your workouts, providing many benefits that aerobic workouts cannot. Learn More
Posted - June 15, 2013
Enjoy Exercise
Bariatric surgery means many changes in your life, but it also means many opportunities. Your slimmer body will make things possible you only dreamed of before, while your weight loss program may introduce you to things you never thought you’d enjoy and things you never had the confidence to try. Learn More
Posted - February 15, 2013
The Bariatric Surgery Office Fitness Routine
The 6 o’clock workout is hard to fit in. This is true whether you are attempting to wake up and exercise before heading to the office or are hoping to muster up the energy for a post-work trip to the gym. When you spend eight to ten hours a day stuck in an office building it grows difficult to come up with the motivation to drag yourself off for a butt-kicking fitness routine. Learn More
Posted - August 22, 2012
The Firm Foundation of Yoga
Of course we are talking about yoga, which is one of the world’s most enduring workouts for many reasons. With its gentle, non-aerobic movements and practices that appeal to many different skill levels, yoga can help just about anyone, anywhere build up strength, flexibility and balance. These attributes may help it meet your bariatric surgeon’s approval as a weight loss workout, but one other factor makes yoga especially beneficial for weight loss: it has a calming, meditative effect on the mind. Learn More
Posted - July 30, 2012
The Many Forms of Walking
One would think there are really only a few kinds of walking out there—fast walking, slow walking and somewhere-in-between walking—but there are actually several different forms of walking that weight loss patients in Dallas can engage in to stay in shape after surgery. Walking can provide you with myriad health benefits to keep you strong, healthy and fit after weight loss surgery. Learn More
Posted - July 27, 2012
Running vs. Zumba: The Ultimate Fitness Faceoff
After weight loss surgery, patients have to work hard to sustain weight loss by engaging in daily exercise. Keeping up with fitness on a regular basis is a challenge within itself, but the hardest part is often deciding which type of physical activity is best for you. Some weight loss surgery patients may prefer traditional methods of fitness such as jogging or running while others may enjoy more exciting physical activities like trampoline fitness or Zumba. Learn More
Posted - July 13, 2012
Laugh It Off with Yoga
After weight loss surgery in Dallas, you may have heard yoga mentioned as both an effective workout and stress reliever. There are many different kinds of yoga—Pilates yoga, water yoga, aerial yoga—all of which focus on bends, holds and exercises that many bariatric patients may find difficult to accomplish Learn More
Posted - June 18, 2012
Take Weight Loss to New Heights
Looking to take your weight loss to new heights (literally) after your bariatric surgery? Weight loss surgeries help thousands of people each year lose weight and live healthier lives. To maintain those weight loss results many people engage in daily physical activities such as walking, cycling and swimming. Despite the fact that all of these are excellent forms of exercise, let’s face it—sometimes, they can be a bit boring. Learn More
