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Weight Loss Matters

Feb162017

Tracking Steps via iPhone or Android

Exercise, Fitness, Health Tips, Weight Loss MattersFebruary 16, 2017

By Melissa Buscetta, RD You don’t need a smartwatch, fitness band, or even a pedometer to track your steps. Your phone can track how many steps you take and how far you walk all by itself, assuming you carry it with you in your pocket. Sure, fitness trackers have a lot of useful features, but…

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Feb72017

Conquer Carb Cravings

Healthy eating, Recipe, Weight Loss MattersFebruary 7, 2017

By the Mather Bariatric Nutrition Team Not many people can pass up a steamy dish of fried rice. Hibachi is becoming more and more popular for social gatherings and has brought our attention to fried rice. Unfortunately, like most restaurant foods, traditional fried rice is high in fat and carbs. Luckily, cauliflower is also getting…

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Jan312017

Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake

Recipe, Weight Loss MattersJanuary 31, 2017

Make this healthy Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake: Makes 1 serving Ingredients:

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Jan302017

Vision Boards Promote Motivation and Positive Thinking

Health Tips, Weight Loss MattersJanuary 30, 2017

By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD, CDN A vision board is a collection or collage of images, affirmations and dreams that make you happy. The purpose of creating a vision board can be a good way for you to find inspiration, identify and shape your dreams, and keep you focused and motivated.  It is not a guarantee…

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Jan272017

What’s all the Fuss About Fiber?

Diet, Healthy eating, Weight Loss MattersJanuary 27, 2017

By Helaine Krasner, RD Fiber is essential for good health and is especially helpful for weight management. Diets rich in fiber have been linked to many health benefits including bowel regularity, lower cholesterol levels, improved blood sugar control, and a healthier body weight.

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Jan182017

Weight Loss Sabotage that Adds to Weight Regain: Comfort food

Diet, Healthy eating, Weight Loss MattersJanuary 18, 2017

By the Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s a new year and you’ve set some fitness goals. You’re eating healthier and exercising, determined to lose some weight and get into better shape. But then life happens – stress at work, at home, on the roads. At times we use food to deal with our stress and emotions,…

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Dec212016

Fitness Trends for 2017

Exercise, Fitness, Weight Loss MattersDecember 21, 2016

By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Get your body into shape for 2017 with a healthy diet and exercise. Here are some fitness trends for 2017 to help you stay healthy: Body weight training is using your own body weight for resistance training rather than lifting with weights and machines. With minimal equipment needed,…

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Dec152016

Slow Cooker Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili

Recipe, Weight Loss MattersDecember 15, 2016

Here’s a healthy yet hearty recipe for the cold days ahead from the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™.  

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Dec122016

Spice Up Your Cooking and Baking

Diet, Health Tips, Healthy eating, Weight Loss MattersDecember 12, 2016

By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN We know that preparing home cooked meals has many benefits. We can cook and bake with many different spices that can give us many added health benefits. Spices provided us with added flavor, no calories, no fat, and a little jazz to our meals….Just remember….you only need a…

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Dec82016

Meditation: 10 Minutes to Stress Relief

Health Tips, Weight Loss MattersDecember 8, 2016

By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD In the fast-paced world we live in today, multitasking is ever present and even expected. People are seeking out non-pharmacological ways to ease their anxiety and quiet their minds. Taking time to unwind seems as luxurious as going to an all day spa – who has the time??  Research has shown…

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