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How to Savor Your Food

Many people are in such a hurry that they don’t take the time to really taste their food. This leaves us feeling empty long after we’re full, because we haven’t taken the time to experience or enjoy the way our food tastes. Eating isn’t just about giving our bodies fuel; it’s about giving ourselves joy through really tasting everything we eat. [Read more]

Take Charge with Stronger Body Language

Everyone uses body language, either consciously or unconsciously, when they are interacting with others. People are either sending out body language messages to express their thoughts and emotions, or they are trying to interpret body language spoken by others. [Read more]

Deserve a Treat? Indulge Yourself by Staying In and Eating Healthy

Nearly everyone justifies doing something bad by calling it a reward for good behavior. This is not always a bad thing. Everyone deserves treats now and then, and too much self-denial can lead to its own problems. However, justifying unhealthy eating as a reward for your accomplishments can often result in unmet fitness goals. [Read more]

Health Benefits of a Good Laugh

Though poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity are blamed as the primary culprits behind obesity, another factor has been linked to both weight gain and success of weight loss efforts. Stress causes profound physiological changes in the body, including the production of inflammatory hormones, symptoms of fatigue and insomnia, inability to concentrate, and emotional eating. Weight loss efforts can add to this stress, as the person learns to cope with a restrictive diet and fights the pain of engaging in even minimal exercise. [Read more]

Vitamin D may help you Lose Weight

With the growing epidemic of obesity, which affects everyone from children to the elderly, there has been a rise in many related chronic diseases. Research has clearly shown that dropping extra pounds can be an effective, long-term preventive form of treatment for obesity related illnesses, and it can also lead to immediate improvements in your overall quality of life. [Read more]

Lap Band Surgery and your Cholesterol

The choice to seek a lap band operation in St. Petersburg is rarely made solely for cosmetic reasons. Obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, many types of cancer, and other chronic diseases. It is also known to increase chronic pain and fatigue. Losing weight has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic disease and reverse several early warning signs. High cholesterol can also be reversed by weight loss following lap band surgery. [Read more]

Fact or Fraud? – The Truth about Toning Shoes

As obesity levels persist at an alarming rate and countries throughout the world place stress on healthy bodies and lifestyles, products flood the market promising to help you lose weight, gain muscle and change your appearance. One product which has seen a remarkable amount of popularity is the toning shoe. This is seen through the multiple brands and models in athletic and shoes stores across the country. Unfortunately, this product may not be all that it’s advertised to be. [Read more]

Paying for your Lap Band

Many people that are interested in Lap Band surgery begin to have questions about the cost of the procedure. Lap Band cost in St. Petersburg should never become an impediment to receiving the treatment you need to lose weight. In fact, recent research has shown that bariatric surgery can pay for itself over a short amount of time by alleviating all of the medical expenses that were associated with obesity related diseases. Instead of letting the thought of a large bill defeat your ambition to lose weight, consider these useful methods for financing your lap band surgery. [Read more]

Lap Band Adjustments: What to Expect

Following Lap Band surgery, you will return to visit your bariatric surgeon periodically to ensure that you are working towards your weight loss goal at an appropriate pace. One way that you will achieve long term weight loss after the Lap Band in St. Petersburg is through adjustments. Lap Band adjustments are conducted as needed, but generally a handful of adjustments are completed during the first year following the initial operation. [Read more]

Organization 101: Scheduling Your Life around Your Health

Do you plan for health with the same intensity as you do for relationships, work or finances? A few minutes to organize your health can pay a great dividend to your overall wellness. Scheduling time to exercise, to meet with your weight loss doctor in Lakeland and to prepare a healthy meal for you and your family to share are all great ways to find more “you” time in your day. You can regain control and organize your day around your own needs by following a few simple steps. [Read more]

Bariatric surgeon, Wilfred Aguila MD., performs LAP-BAND weight loss surgery in Tampa, Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Florida West Coast.