Exercising after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery is the first step on a patients’ journey to achieving a healthier weight, but not the only one. Whilst the surgery will reduce the appetite of the individual, reduced portion size is not the only way to lose weight and more importantly, keep the weight off in the long term. This is […]
The benefits of exercise after weight loss surgery
Sometimes we just can’t face making it to the gym or going for that run but in fact, exercising goes beyond weight loss and benefits your mind and body too. So next time you’re debating whether to go, keep these benefits in mind… Long-term weight loss Healthy eating and portion control are still important […]
Resetting your mindset to positive
With 15.6m Instagram posts dedicated to positivity, it seems the whole world is jumping on the ‘PMA’ bandwagon and for good reason. Science supports the belief that our thoughts and actions may play a bigger role in our health and wellbeing. Research has shown that positive thinkers can*: Cope better with stress Have improved immunity […]
Ask an Expert – How do I get back on track after Christmas?
After the festive season you may be finding it hard to get back on track, we have all been there! After all, no one is perfect and we all fall of the wagon sometimes. You may have eaten the wrong things, skipped the gym or made excuses. The most important thing to remember is not […]
How to practice mindfulness
Mental health is just as important as physical health but sadly it can often be forgotten in our busy lives. Several therapeutic techniques can help improve our mental wellbeing. Our focus today is on the therapeutic technique, mindfulness. What is mindfulness? Former director of the Oxford Mindfulness centre, Professor Mark Williams, says that mindfulness […]
The impacts of sleep deprivation
Sleep is often overlooked but is in fact, a crucial element in weight loss. Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining adequate total sleep. Each night adults aged 18-65 should be getting between 7 to 9 hours sleep and those over 65 should be getting between 7 to 8 hours. We have all read or heard about the importance […]
Adapting to life after bariatric surgery
Life after weight loss surgery is exciting and full of promise for a future filled with improved health, fitness and opportunities. However, sometimes it can be a bit challenging: but in a good way! Physical changes After a relatively short period of time, the physical changes will start to show and people will begin […]
How to support a loved one through weight loss surgery
Has a loved one made the important, life-changing decision to have weight loss surgery? It is important that you are there to support and encourage them throughout their weight loss journey. Understandable you will have lots of questions and may even find yourself asking ‘how can I provide the right support?’ In todays post we […]
Obstructive sleep apnea and obesity
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a potentially serious sleep disorder. OSA occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. This may lead to regularly interrupted sleep, which can have a big impact on quality of life and increase the risk of developing certain conditions. During an episode, the lack of […]
Dealing with head hunger after bariatric surgery
One of the hardest things to deal with, after weight loss surgery, can be ‘head hunger’. This can also be a common phenomenon for non-bariatric patients. ‘Head hunger’ is an emotional hunger, were as ‘belly hunger’ is a physical hunger. Knowing the difference between head hunger and belly hunger is one thing, but knowing when […]
Nutritional tips for beating a ‘cold’
It’s that time of year again when everyone seems to be suffering from a cold. We asked our bariatric dietician, Nicole Berberian for tips on how to beat a cold. This advice applies to both bariatric patients and non-bariatric patients. Our immune system is a complex to prevent attack and damage from outside invaders, like […]
The obesity epidemic
Last month Cancer Research UK stated that three-quarters of people are unaware that being overweight increases the risk of developing 10 different types of cancer. A worrying figure but cancer is not the only life-threatening disease or medical complication linked to obesity. Obesity is a common problem in the UK. It is estimated to affect […]
