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Ways To Get Motivated For Fitness After Weight Loss Surgery
Posted: Aug 31 in Weight Loss Blog tagged Exercise by adminYour surgeon told you that you need to start an exercise regimen after weight loss surgery. You know that exercising regularly will help you see weight loss results more quickly. You’ve heard that working out is a great way to boost your mood. So why do you still have a hard time getting motivated to exercise every day?
Getting started with new fitness routine can be a challenge for a lot of people, especially if it’s been a really long time since you’ve exercised. You may feel intimidated, overwhelmed, or just too tired at the end of the day. Use these tips to help get you moving after weight loss surgery.
3 Ways To Get Motivated For Fitness After Weight Loss Surgery
- Write down specific goals. You don’t have to promise to run a marathon, but you might commit to engaging in some form of physical activity for 20 minutes every day for one month.
- Schedule your workout time. If your plan is to just fit in fitness when you find time, there’s a good chance you won’t ever get around to it. Make an appointment with yourself to make working out a priority after weight loss surgery.
- Make working out social. Consider finding a friend to take your walks with or taking a fitness class. In addition to being fun, you may find that working out with other people helps keep you accountable.
Of course, the most important part of working out after weight loss surgery is to just get started!
Obesity Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in People Over 50
Posted: Aug 26 in Weight Loss Blog by adminThe importance of maintaining a healthy weight continues to be important even as we age. In fact, obesity in adults age 50 or older may be even more likely to cause type 2 diabetes. However, recent research indicates that there may be a point when this risk begins to decline.
Tagged: Obesity Risks | Comments: NoneWhy You Want to Snack Even After Weight Loss Surgery
Posted: Aug 19 in Weight Loss Blog by adminWill you have to battle hunger and cravings for sweets even after weight loss surgery? Possibly. But understanding what causes these desires to eat when you should be physically full can help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.
Tagged: Nutrition | Comments: NoneHow Much Does Your Parents’ Weight Affect Yours?
Posted: Aug 11 in Weight Loss Blog by adminIs obesity passed on from parent to child? Research shows that having overweight parents can dramatically increase your risk of becoming overweight. But are you doomed by your genes? Not exactly.
Tagged: Childhood Obesity | Comments: NoneHealth Risks For Obese Children
Posted: Aug 02 in Weight Loss Blog by adminIt’s well known that obesity can lead to health complications in adults, but it can also have negative consequences for younger generations. Recent studies show that obese children are more likely to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than children who are not overweight or obese.
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