Connecting With Your Inner Child

Posted: Jan 11 in Weight Loss Blog by

Many people who struggle with weight loss understand exactly what needs to be done in order to lose weight. Ask them a question about why they overate and they can pinpoint the emotion and the feelings that caused the urge to consume large quantities. Others struggle with the exact reasons, or can’t understand why weight loss remains such a difficult task. For many of these people, the secret lies in how they dealt with problems and life-changing events throughout their childhood and adolescence. By understanding how they dealt with problems earlier in life, they can often address how to deal with similar problems today. [Read more]

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Combat Childhood Obesity with Healthy Eating and Exercise

Posted: Jun 24 in Weight Loss Blog by

Obesity is not just a problem that affects adults. In fact, more than nine million adolescents in the United States are classified as obese. Being overweight can cause a myriad of physical and mental health problems, both in the short and long term. The good news is that there are ways to prevent and treat childhood obesity, including a healthy diet and a daily dose of good, old-fashioned exercise. [Read more]

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How Much Does Your Parents’ Weight Affect Yours?

Posted: Aug 11 in Weight Loss Blog by

Is 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. [Read more]

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Gastric Band Surgery Works for Teens

Posted: Mar 22 in Weight Loss Blog by

Recent studies show that gastric banding surgery, commonly known as lap-band surgery, is more effective in helping obese teenagers lose weight than lifestyle changes alone. [Read more]

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Bariatric Surgery May Help Severely Obese Teens

Posted: Feb 08 in Weight Loss Blog by

It’s estimated that, in 2004, one in six adolescents in the United States was obese. With obesity putting kids and teens at greater risk for serious health complications as they age, experts are becoming increasingly concerned about possible solutions for childhood obesity. [Read more]

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