October 3, 2017 – Body Composition
The different components that the body is composed of are: Bones Organs Muscles Fat Along with water, these are what our bodies are made up of. When we talk about your “fat free mass” we are talking about water, bones, organs and muscles. Once you have finished growing, your bones and organs don’t grow anymore […]
September 21, 2017 – Cross Addiction or Addiction Transfer
Facilitator: Michelle Coker, PhD Dr. Coker is a clinical psychologist at the Bariatric Center if Kansas City, and sees patients both before and after surgery. She defined cross addiction, or transfer addiction as it is sometimes called, as “…the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice that is psychologically or physically detrimental to […]
Fructose & The Metabolic Impact of Sugar on Weight Loss and Body Function
Christopher Still, DO, FACN, FACP, recently published an article in Bariatric Times that provided helpful insights into the world of sugar (“When in Doubt, Just say ‘NO’ to All Sugars”) -. Specifically, he cited a certain type of sugar, fructose (or fruit sugar), as being detrimental for all people, not just those actively seeking weight […]
August 17, 2017 – How to Dress Your Body Type
Facilitator: Gina Daugherty, CM Gina has been involved in fashion since she was in high school, when she worked at Jones Store to coordinate outfits for fashion shows. She pulled a number of clothing items from the clothing exchange closets to show how to put together different outfits using just a few items of clothing. […]
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Pica
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. Globally, this deficiency affects 9-16% of adult women (1). Iron deficiency occurs when the levels of hemoglobin carried by the red blood cells are decreased. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that helps to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. When […]
The Benefits of Cauliflower in Your Weight Loss Journey
When it comes to weight loss – cauliflower is a hot food trend lately in the low-carb spectrum. But do you know the weight loss benefits of eating this cruciferous plant? Cauliflower is a rich source of Vitamin C, which aids in iron absorption and acts as an antioxidant to fight off infections such as […]
August 1, 2017 – Key Steps for Getting Weight Loss Back on Track
Facilitator: Stephanie Wagner, MS, RDN Stephanie started with the two most important issues in getting back on track whenever you find you’ve regained some weight and stopped following your guidelines: Motivation and Accountability; the “mental side” of getting back on track. Key 1: Motivation – what motivated you a year ago is different than what […]
July 20, 2017 – Loss of Control Eating
Facilitator: Kathi Williams, LMFT-T Kathi started with an exercise that helped show us how much we associate food with relationships. Some of those associations are good, and some are bad, but they frequently involve family and a lot are about comforting ourselves with food. Then she did another exercise where we did some “self-soothing” and […]
Nutrition for Joint Health
What Foods to Eat and Avoid for Joint Health If you suffer from joint discomfort in your knees, wrists or other parts of your body, you are by no means alone. Many people have dealt with discomfort in their joints, and it is so prevalent in part because it can be caused by such […]
