Tag Archives: Healthy Habits

There are certain common factors that often lead to weight gain, such as consuming too many calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle, or some combination of both. [Read more]

Here in the States we’ve talked a whole lot about soda being bad for us lately—especially in light of a ban on oversized sodas throughout New York City. Whether you are preparing for weight loss surgery or are helping your family make healthier choices as you lose weight after bariatric surgery, you probably know that water, tea and sugar-free juice are better choices than calorie-laden sodas. [Read more]

Staying on track with your weight loss goals might seem simple at your weight loss center, but you won’t be able to spend the entirety of your weight loss program there. After weight loss surgery, you’ll have to go back out into the world, which will be filled with the same temptations and troubles that may have challenged you in the past. [Read more]

A few weeks after your weight loss surgery, you will finally be able to transition into a more normal diet. Even though your body’s hunger cues have changed dramatically, you may still be tempted to turn to comfort foods or junk foods at the grocery store. Despite the fact that you may feel that you are physically able to resist an unhealthy snack, by bringing those foods into your home you are making your mental battle with food cravings more intense. [Read more]

Planning ahead for special occasions and having strategies in mind to help you cope with stress during these events can help you stay on track with your weight loss. [Read more]

Often called yo-yo dieting, many weight loss programs provide short-term success, only to result in the return of excess weight as you return to old habits. [Read more]

Setting weight loss goals is one way to keep your diet on track and keep you motivated long enough to lose the necessary weight. [Read more]

After weight loss surgery, you can encourage your entire family to become more active by changing the way you spend time together. [Read more]

Today, only about 20 percent of full-time positions have any physical demands. [Read more]

For a large number of Americans, the workplace is where one of the largest chunks of our time is spent. [Read more]