Weight Loss News

The relationship between sleep apnea and obesity

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that affects an estimated 25 million adults nationwide, occurs when your throat muscles relax during sleep and your airway narrows, making it more difficult to breathe and momentarily startling your body awake. This cycle can occur many times throughout the night, and although you usually won’t remember these disruptions in the morning, your body will. What causes OSA? Medical professionals have identified a few factors that can predispose a person to OSA, including […]

Best places to eat out in Fort Worth & what to order off the menu

Eating out used to be for special occasions. With today’s busy schedules, though, eating out is a fact of life. But healthy choices aren’t nearly as plentiful as the tempting appetizers and generous portions on many restaurants’ menus. And sometimes you do want to treat yourself. How can you stick to your diet and choose nutritious foods when dining out? Fortunately, Fort Worth boasts plenty of options. Here are the places locals go when they want a healthy and delicious […]

Diabetes warning signs

Type 2 diabetes develops when your blood sugar levels become so elevated that either your pancreas has a difficult time producing enough insulin – the hormone that helps convert glucose into energy – or your body has trouble using the insulin it produces. This results in insulin resistance and, ultimately, an insulin deficiency. You don’t have to be overweight to develop diabetes. Even if you are overweight, it’s not a foregone conclusion that you’ll become diabetic. Yet, over 90% of those […]

Why should you choose Dr. B?

Once you’ve made the decision to explore medical or surgical options for weight loss, the next step is choosing the right doctor to help you navigate the process and achieve your goals. There are several considerations to make, some that are particular to your situation and preferences, others that are less subjective. Experience and Expertise You can start by searching for a surgeon who has your desired level of experience and expertise. There are a couple indisputable ways to determine […]

Tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day menu

With its emphasis on spoiling your sweetheart and indulging your sweet tooth, Valentine’s Day tests the resolve of even the most dedicated dieters. To help stay on track, ditch the dinner reservation and cook up an intimate — and nutritious — dinner for two instead. Below are some useful tips for turning this Valentine’s Day into your most romantic and healthiest one yet! Go red. February 14 is the perfect day to make your meal pop with crimson-colored foods. In […]

10 ways to keep your New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are in your weight-loss journey and where you want to go. Use these 10 strategies to stay on track and make 2017 your best year yet! 1. Get inspired. Then, define it. Decide on one or two words that define why you’re inspired to lose weight, such as “strength,” “health” or “self-care.” This will drive your actions and articulate your goals throughout the year. […]

Which Bariatric Surgery Is Right for You?

If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you should consider a few important factors first. One of the most important considerations to talk over with your doctor is which type of bariatric surgery will work best for you. The four options are intragastric balloon, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch. With a better understanding of your options, you can work together with your doctor to choose the bariatric surgery option that will provide you with the best results. 1 Intragastric balloon In this type of bariatric […]

Life After Gastric Bypass: Meal Ideas for a Successful Recovery

After gastric bypass surgery, it is important to eat carefully — starting by consuming liquids, then moving to pureed foods, and in time adding soft foods then hard foods. It’s critical to take the time to move through each stage correctly so that you don’t harm yourself or damage your stomach. There will also be specific ways of eating that you’ll need to adjust to, and these will generally be followed for a lifetime. Liquids After Gastric Bypass Surgery For the first day or two after […]

Medical Weight Loss or Surgery: Which Option is Right For You?

There are a number of ways to lose weight. Some are healthier than others, and some are also more successful than others. For people who are committed to weight loss but not completely sure where to start, there are programs that can help them and procedures they can undergo if they aren’t able to lose weight on their own. One of the most popular options for weight loss is bariatric surgery, but there are medical weight loss choices that are […]

5 Ways to Fight Childhood Obesity

Obesity in adults is a serious health concern, but when it starts in childhood it can be even more of a significant problem. Fortunately, there are ways to fight back against childhood obesity. By doing that, parents can work toward raising a generation of children who won’t see being overweight or obese as okay from a health standpoint. Here are five tips to focus on if you want to help keep your children at a healthy weight. 1. Limit Screen […]