Posted on November 20, 2009 in Uncategorized
Many people fail to lose weight, or may even gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Don’t be one of them. Following your Bariatric surgery, it is important to continue to follow the recommended eating pattern: meats first, vegetables and fruits second, followed by other foods.
First of all it is important to eat. DON’T SKIP MEALS. Regular meals help to keep your metabolism high, thus burning calories. For best results, eat three meals and a snack. Eat within an hour of rising and every four to five hours thereafter. It is especially important to eat breakfast. Also, don’t forget to eat when you are busy. Many people eat too fast or too much when they have skipped a meal, resulting in nausea and vomiting.
Remember, that even if you don’t feel hunger, your body needs the protein and other nutrients that the meal provides, so take time out from work or shopping to eat.
Second, remember the recommended meal pattern: meat first, 2-3 ounces of meat for protein and to promote satiety. The pouch will empty too quickly if you aren’t eating enough meat. Then you get hungry too soon and start snacking.
Next, eat your vegetables. Vegetables that are lower in carbohydrates are best. The fiber in vegetables helps to make you feel fuller on fewer calories. Next, eat fruit. Fresh is best, since it is higher in fiber. Sweeten with a sugar substitute if needed. Garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg or a sprinkle of sugar free flavored gelatin.
A lot of favorite foods are served at holiday meals. Many of these foods are high in sugar, fat, and calories so they are often poorly tolerated. Plan ahead for holiday meals. For foods high in fat, limit your portion to one or two bites. For foods high in sugar, prepare using an artificial sweetener.
So give yourself a holiday gift of continuing to follow the dietary guidelines. They don’t change with the seasons. Don’t forget to exercise!
Posted on November 5, 2009 in Uncategorized
When:
November 6, 02:00 pm – November 7, Midnight 2009
Where:
Atlanta Airport Marriott
4711 Best Road
Atlanta, GA
Hotel Website
404-766-7900
Announcements:
We’re kicking off our 2009 Regional Event Season with professional and dynamic speakers, such as Dr. Garth Davis and Mary Jo Rapini, stars of TLC’s BIG MEDICINE! In addition to the tremendous insight that they offer, we will have breakout speakers in the areas of bariatric surgery and plastic surgery who are at the top of their fields, along with related professionals. Breakout sessions include Dr. Steinberg, Dr. Henderson, Dr. Connie Stapleton, Dr. Stephen Ritz, Support Group Leader Ginger Rock, and more to be announced very soon! Come meet Piedmont Hospital in their breakout session.
We are pleased to have joining us from Brazil, Dr. Fabio Zamprogno, a plastic surgeon at the top of his field. Ethicon Endo-Surgery has invited Dr. Titus Duncan to speak in their breakout sessions, along with a patient speaker.
**Special Announcement: For the first 50 people who register online for and attend the Friday November 6th meet and greet at this event, your name will be put into a drawing for a $100 gift card. You must be present to win and be on our registration list. This registration list is electronically pulled from our online purchase system. Attendees can win only one prize per event. Walk-ups do not qualify for the Friday night drawing, but are still welcome to attend.
However…there are more drawings on Saturday, including more $100 gift cards!
Be sure to join us on Friday from 2pm-5pm for a clothing exchange! Bring your gently used, washed clothing that you no longer wear and go home with new clothing items from our exchange! Be sure to bring bags to transport your valuable finds! It’s all free..you don’t have to bring clothes to take some home.
If you would like to be involved in our member fashion show, please contact kim@obesityhelp.com for information! High resolution “Before” pictures to be sent in for presentation and show on Saturday at the beginning of our dance and social time!!
Join us for healty cooking tips, demonstrated on our main stage by Chef Dave Fouts, the World’s First Bariatric Chef!
Be sure to join our Zumba class in a breakout session! Dress in comfortable clothing.
Support group members, be sure to check with your leaders for their purchase codes. Others..email events@obesityhelp.com to see if your surgeon has a discount code!
For more information, please visit: http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/uzone,events/action,event_details/?pkid=3004&key=81de0985b23d191c38c9110b8a2c4fd9
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