For those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40, weight-loss surgery may be an effective way to take weight off, and keep it off. While many people are able to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, those who continue to have difficulty managing their weight often consider bariatric surgery as an option for meeting their weight-loss goals. Treatment Options There are multiple options for bariatric surgery, including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, where the size of the stomach is reduced, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, where a portion of the stomach is removed. Both surgeries provide a safe option for losing weight: the risks of bariatric surgery are significantly less than those of remaining obese. Over a five-year period alone, weight-loss surgery improves a person’s quality of life by 95 percent, and reduces the risk of premature death by 90 percent. Those outcomes are driven by the sheer quantity of obesity-related conditions that weight-loss surgery can … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about weight-loss surgery
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The top 13 diets for health and weight loss in 2019, according to a panel of 23 experts
On Wednesday, US News & World Report released its annual list of best diets, as ranked by a panel of experts. The Mediterranean diet claimed the top spot, while the DASH Diet – designed to fight high blood pressure – was second. The other top diets included The MIND Diet, Weight Watchers, the Mayo Clinic Diet, Volumetrics, the TLC Diet, the Nordic Diet, the Ornish Diet, the Fertility Diet, Jenny Craig, and vegetarianism. On Wednesday, US News & World Report released its list of best and worst diets – an annual ranking compiled by health and nutrition experts. This year, the panel of 23 experts ranked a total of 41 diets using several criteria, including safety, ease, likelihood of preventing or controlling diabetes and heart disease, and effectiveness for weight loss. Some trendy diets like keto and Whole30 landed near the bottom of the list, in part because of their highly restrictive approach to eating. The highest-ranked diets included some … [Read more...] about The top 13 diets for health and weight loss in 2019, according to a panel of 23 experts
10 signs your weight loss won’t last
It’s no secret that losing weight is big business. And when you consider that an estimated 45 million Americans are on a diet at any given time, it comes as no surprise that weight loss from dieting is often temporary. That’s why choosing a nutrition program that focuses on permanent changes rather than the number on the scale is so important. But how do you know if your weight loss is on the right track? INSIDER asked the experts to give us the inside scoop on the 10 signs your weight loss is temporary. Your diet is too restrictive. Often the first sign that your weight loss is temporary is following a diet that’s not sustainable. “If you decided to lose weight by crash dieting, fasting or cutting major food groups out of your diet, you might lose weight, however when you resume a more typical eating plan, the weight will return,” Dr. Olivia Rose, ND told INSIDER. Plus, if you go too low on your macronutrients and calories; your weight loss won’t be … [Read more...] about 10 signs your weight loss won’t last
Kevin Smith shows off 51-pound weight loss
"I'm ecstatic to have reached this chunky milestone!," the filmmaker/comedian jokes Trey Williams, provided by Published 6:30 pm CDT, Sunday, August 26, 2018 “This is the lightest I’ve been since high school!” Kevin Smith wrote. “This is the lightest I’ve been since high school!” Kevin Smith wrote. From celebrities to everyday people, these are the biggest weight-loss transformations. These people have lost so much weight, we've had to do a double-take. From celebrities to everyday people, these are the biggest weight-loss transformations. These people have lost so much weight, we've had to do a double-take. Photo: Kevork Djansezian, File Canadian mother Sarah Reynolds then, at 225 pounds ...The 31-year-old mother of three lost 100 pounds after seeing a photo of herself on Facebook that she didn't like. She has more than 22,500 followers on her Instagram page, where … [Read more...] about Kevin Smith shows off 51-pound weight loss
Weight-loss program advised for state staff
Enrollment in an online weight-loss program for state and public school employees would triple, at a cost of about $1.7 million, under a committee recommendation made Friday. The benefits subcommittee of State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Board recommended the increased enrollment after hearing about the results on an initial group of 2,148 employees in the program, offered by Dallas-based ACAP Health, in May. Among the 792 participants who reported their weight last week, the 10th week of the program, the average person had lost 8.6 pounds, said Austin Wilcox, the company's vice president of business and product development. Although the weight of those who didn't report isn't known, the company's experience in other states has shown that the weight loss among those who drop out is typically similar to that of those who are still participating, he said. Instead of changing what people eat, the company says it focuses on teaching them skills, such as eating more slowly … [Read more...] about Weight-loss program advised for state staff