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The Weight Of The Nation: A Documentary

April 26, 2012 in Children, Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle Tips with 1 Comment

I recently had the pleasure of attending the screening of an HBO documentary entitled, The Weight Of The Nation.  It’s about the obesity epidemic that our nation is facing today.  It is a realistic representation of a multifaceted problem.

More than two-thirds of U.S. adults age 20 and over are overweight or obese, while nearly one-third of the nation’s children and adolescents age 2 to 19 are overweight or obese.  Obesity contributes to five of the ten leading causes of death in America, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and kidney disease.  We are clearly in crisis.

Made in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, this series is comprised of 4 films that will debut on HBO on May 14th and May 15th beginning at 7:00 pm Central.  The portion presented at the screening was Children In Crisis.  We are facing, for the first time in our nation’s history, a shorter life expectancy for our next generation of children.  That, by itself, should be enough to motivate us to action.

Obesity is a preventable disease; it’s not a condition that we have to accept like a natural disaster.  We must begin to make the necessary changes in our culture to ensure a healthy life for ourselves and our children.  After all, our lives depend on it.

For more information about weight management and weight loss surgery, please give us a call at St. David’s Bariatric Center, 512-544-LIFE (5433) or visit us online at www.stdavidsweightloss.com.

Be My Valentine: Healthy Ideas for Expressions of Love

February 14, 2012 in Diet, Holiday, Lifestyle Tips, St. David's HealthCare with 0 Comments

Valentine’s day is approaching and the quintessential gift comes to mind:  chocolate.  This can be a treacherous time if you’re trying to stick to a healthier game plan.  But, there are healthy gift options out there.  Whether you have a certain someone or not, try these ideas for a guilt-free expression of love:

  • Flowers and a movie
  • Massage (try a couple’s massage!)
  • Day at a spa
  • Personal trainer for a  month
  • Professional photography session
  • Hiking/camping trip
  • Yoga class membership

Have a happy and healthy Valentine’s day from St. David’s Bariatric Center!

‘Tis the Season: 3 Steps to Control Holiday Eating

December 12, 2011 in Diet, Exercise, Holiday, Lifestyle Tips, Weight Loss with 0 Comments

The holiday season is a time for merry making, which is usually associated with delicious food and drink.  Maintaining healthy eating and exercise habits during this time of year is a challenge for even the most dedicated!  Follow these simple steps to help control holiday eating:

1.  Plan what you will eat.  When you arrive at a party, scope out all the food choices and make a deliberate decision about what you put on your plate.  Following a plan that includes some healhy choices of fruit, lean protein, and vegtables will help you sample foods you enjoy without abandoning healthy habits.

2.  Tastes, pinches, and bites DO count!  Make your food selection and then walk away from the table and enjoy your meal.  Close proximity to those tempting morsels can lead to continued eating, even if you are no longer hungry.

3.  Avoid alcohol and save your calories for the main meal.  Alcohol provides many calories and essentially no nutrients.  Do your waist line and your friends a favor this year and be the designated driver.

Remember that the holiday season is a time for friends and family.  Make sure the time you spend with your loved ones is your priority.  Happy Holidays from all of us here at St. David’s Bariatric Center!

 

It’s Time for a Candid Conversation

September 15, 2011 in Community, Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle Tips, Weight Loss with 0 Comments

A recent survey found that the majority of patients (86%) who had a weight loss surgery procedure wish they’d had it sooner, and physicians echo this sentiment, wishing they had suggested it sooner to some of their patients. With the rising obesity rates across the US, it’s time for us to have a candid conversation with our doctor about weight management options and get on the path to lasting weight loss…our health depends on it!

If you are struggling with your weight and have concerns about the impact on your health, then weight loss surgery may be right for you. We invite you to attend a free seminar where you will hear honest and reliable about weight loss surgery from one of our bariatric surgeons.

Click here to register for the seminar.