The Price Society Pays For Obesity!
For years we have heard that America’s obesity is higher than any other country on planet Earth. It is estimated that two-thirds of the United States is either obese or overweight. This has lead researchers to study the reasons and results of this epidemic. Studies have focused on causes (trauma, genetics, self-esteem, stress, availability, coping, […]
April 3, 2018 – Beyond the Scale
Facilitator: Dr. Ravi Sabapathy Dr. Sabapathy started by explaining that since a scale is just a unit of measurement, it can become an interference in our weight loss process if we let it. He wanted to address how you keep it from becoming a mental hurdle. He pointed out that there is a process to […]
Childhood Obesity Could Be Linked To Cancer in Young Adults
Childhood obesity has been a topic for some years now in the United States. Doctors and researchers have spent hours collecting and reviewing data on the effects of obesity in children. Despite efforts to get kids more active and to make healthier dietary choices, childhood obesity is on the rise. Also on the rise is […]
Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery
Facilitated by Chris Bovos, BSN, CBN 91% of hair is made of a structural protein called keratin, with the rest being trace vitamins and minerals and melanin for color. You are born with about 5 million hair follicles on your body and the average hair will grow about ½ an inch a month or 6 […]
How We Sabotage Our Weight Loss
Ever feel like your own worst enemy? We certainly can be when it comes to working a successful weight loss program, whether related to having had gastric bypass or gastric sleeve weight loss surgery, or for anyone simply trying to lose a few pounds or maintain their weight. Weight loss is a complicated matter with […]
After Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve Surgery – Exercise IS Vital!
In working with our gastric bypass patients, The Bariatric Center of Kansas City has learned a few things about the weight loss journey. We know that obesity is not just a struggle with food. Those who struggle with obesity also struggle with physical activity. Exercise is difficult because most people today lead very sedentary lifestyles. […]
Muscles & Myokines
Facilitator: Kari McKeown, RPT Kari is one of the physical therapists in the Comprehensive Care Office of the Bariatric Center of Kansas City, and has been a physical therapist for many years. She said the research and her own experience demonstrate that patients who begin physical therapy and become active prior to a surgery have […]
February 6, 2018 – HIIT Training to Increase Metabolism
Facilitated by Greg Justice, M.ED, Owner AYC Fitness Greg talked to the group about metabolism, how to boost it, and the importance of mixing strength and resistance training into your routine. Metabolism is the total sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in your body. The four components of metabolism are: Resting Metabolic […]
January 25, 2018 – HALT Emotional Eating
Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Coker, Clinical Psychologist One of the triggers for eating is our emotions. We use food to soothe ourselves in many stressful situations, but it can be controlled with some awareness. Dr. Coker talked about a simple way to clarify why we are eating called HALT: H – Hungry: Do I […]
