In life, there are many adventures we would love to experience and goals we would like to achieve that we never think are possible. Just a few years ago, I would sit around and let my life pass me by, and now, here I was 10,000 feet in the air, about to jump out of […]
Have you ever found yourself in any of these predicaments? You didn’t get much sleep last night and need a “pick me up.” You see a Starbucks, so you pull in for some coffee. You forgot your protein shake at home, but know it’s important to eat breakfast, so you stop at the closest Dunkin […]
You know the saying "old habits die hard"? Isn't this the truth? It's especially true after weight loss surgery. Behavioral changes to prepare for surgery don't happen overnight. At New Jersey Bariatric Center, we try to impress upon every patient that if you don’t work on changing your mindset and habits, long-term success after surgery […]
When it comes to breakfast choices, a lot of us opt for a cold cereal because it’s quick and easy to eat in the morning. The cereal aisle in most grocery stores is usually really long and we can be bombarded by all the choices! A lot of them appear to be healthy, but are […]
While at a vitamin store the other day, a new protein bar caught my eye. All my weight loss surgery patients know I am always on the lookout for tasty and easy ways to get your daily dose of protein, so of course I picked up the bar to check it out. What was the […]
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We’ve all seen how effective bariatric surgery is at helping your body shed weight. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s our minds that get in the way of progress. That’s why we were fortunate to have James A.R. Glynn, Psy.D., join us as a guest speaker at our May support group. Dr. Glynn is a licensed psychologist who […]
Dunkin' Donuts recently launched a new bottled beverage Dunkin' Iced Coffee, and we've been seeing it pop up everywhere - convenience stores, pizzerias, supermarkets. The doughnut and coffee chain is aiming to give you one more way to "keep running on Dunkin’." Great, you may be thinking, now I can have my favorite iced coffee […]
Guest blogger Jodi Green was a special guest speaker at our March Support Group. You can read her blog at www.ajourneytochange.com. Most people who have weight loss surgery experience the fear of gaining the weight back at some point in their journey – with good reason. Along with the success stories we hear on television […]
Who doesn't love brunch? Just the word alone reminds me of get-togethers with a full house of family and friends. Hosting a brunch is a great way to feed a crowd at a cost comparatively lower than most other meals. But there are other costs if you're not in the know. A typical spread can derail […]
You're out running errands for the day and as the clock approaches noon, you're starting to get hungry. As you head to the checkout at the local drug store, a bag labeled Probiotic Trail Mix catches your eye. You think to yourself, "What would my RD do?" Is it healthy or not? There are many […]
The decision to tell others about surgery is one that most patients grapple with. Whether to tell or not to tell, who to tell and how to deal with the resulting challenges in your relationship is something that everyone faces at some point. At this month’s support group, we used an article on this very […]
