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A big thank you to everyone that came to our Support Group with Dr. Vaughan. We had a great turn out, let's keep it going! Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 at 5:30pm. Our Nutritionist, Yolanda Torres will be our guest.
If you have any suggestions for our next meeting please feel free to call or email us at Alyssa.Skomra@jupitermed.com or Adrienne.Caron@jupitermed.com
Make Bariatric-Healthy New Year's Resolutions!
It is that time of year, where the entire country is making New Year's Resolutions. The majority of these resolutions are to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are already a bariatric post-op patient, or are just thinking about weight loss surgery, there are several New Year's Resolutions you can make that will help you live a much healthier and happier lifestyle. Get ready to tackle the New Year with these savvy strategies for health and wellness.
Diet
Beginning to eat a healthier diet can be the most difficult New Year's Resolution to make, especially if you are a new bariatric surgery patient just getting used to eating with your smaller stomach. Make sure you are getting enough protein and drinking enough water. Remember to drink 64 ounces of water per day, this is incredibly important. Additionally, refer to your surgery handbook on tips and tricks on behavior modification and Dr. Vaughan's "The Four Rules"
Fitness
Setting yourself up for success is easy once you are able to establish concrete goals. So often we fail to reach our goals because we’re simply not focused on what we actually hope to achieve. Write down why you want to shed weight. Jot down the days and time that you plan to work out, then build them into your calendar so there’s no excuse.
Tips for success
Quitting unhealthy habits is a relatively easy way to get healthier in the New Year. Cutting down on soda and sugar, as well as quitting smoking, are solutions to create a healthier lifestyle. Stay committed by charting your success on a calendar on your fridge or in some other visible area. Placing a sticker on each day you go without a soda or cigarette is surprisingly a great incentive- it allows you to visibly see your progress and is an easy motivator. Set a goal and once it's met, reward yourself with something fun, like a movie or massage. Then, set another goal to work towards.
If you haven't jumped rope since elementary school, consider hopping back in to it! In a study at Waseda University in Japan, folks who performed three 10-minute jump-rope intervals, with five minutes of rest in between, experienced a greater drop in appetite than those who did a similarly structured cycling routine!
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