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Individuals who have had weight loss surgery will have to deal with one of the most common post-surgery consequences – excess skin. If you think it’s not a big deal, well, think of it this way: we are talking here of an extra 5 – 10 pounds of loose, hanging, or folded skin! In fact, […]

Losing weight is one of the most difficult things to start, maintain, and follow-through. There are over 100 diets that offer a way of eating that promotes weight loss. But with so many types of diet out there, how do you know which one works for you? Luckily, there is a weight loss approach that […]

If you’ve just come from lap band surgery, let us tell you something: We’re very proud of you for taking the first step in investing in your health.  Of course, a new and healthy way of living doesn’t stop there. The next step is to have a complete lifestyle change. And one way of doing […]

Obesity is a condition that has far-reaching effects on many domains of the human body – physical, mental, and emotional, among others. A recent scientific study has shed more light on the effects weight loss has on human mental function. This study by Lu et al. has revealed there is a potential positive link between […]

You have been struggling with your weight for a good part of your life now. You’ve had your share of weight loss successes but they seem few and far between compared with your failures. And now you’ve reached a point in your life where your BMI score is at 35+ and you have developed conditions […]

Did you know that there are more than 600 muscles in our body?  Each of those muscles has functions that are important for our body to work well. For example, the heart, which is the most hardworking muscle, pumps 2,000 gallons of blood a day throughout our body. Other muscular functions include mobility, stability, posture, […]

Food is a source of comfort for many people. And eating delicious food is definitely one comforting act. Partaking in our favorite everyday dishes is a pleasurable indulgence. The comfort and pleasure of food are even multiplied during holidays when a feast accompanies family gatherings and get-togethers. Food, in short, is therefore, more associated with […]

Losing weight is hard enough. But you know what’s worse? Keeping the weight off! It’s equally as challenging. Even with our most earnest efforts, the weight we lose just keeps coming back. It sometimes makes us feel that weight regain is an annoying automatic body function. Weight loss and regain is definitely a cycle that […]

You have been trying hard to lose weight but to no avail. You have exercised, counted your calories, and even tried to stop eating altogether. Nothing has worked. Your scale hasn’t moved, and you feel even worse than ever.   Thankfully, you don’t have to be stuck in that stage forever. There’s always another option […]