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Low carb diet for weight loss

How to Follow a Low-Carb Diet for Weight Loss

For bariatric patients, a low-carb diet is the most recommended way of eating to lose weight and maintain your weight loss after bariatric surgery. Hopefully, you have learned the importance of a low-carb diet at your bariatric program. However, if you are searching for resources online about getting started, this is a great place to look.  […]
1 year ago
Bariatric Multivitamins after weight loss surgery

Complete Guide to Bariatric Multivitamins

Bariatric providers require patients to take a bariatric multivitamin after weight surgery, along with other vitamins, to ensure optimal health. After bariatric surgery, the digestive tract will be altered, reducing the amount of vitamins and minerals absorbed by the body. Therefore, to avoid malnutrition, patients will be required to take vitamins for life after their […]
Casey Blaney, Bariatric Centers of America
1 year ago
the Problem with Cheat days after bariatric surgery

The Problem with Cheat Days after Bariatric Surgery

Cheat Days have become a popular trend amount dieters and fitness enthusiasts alike. Life after bariatric surgery comes with many changes, the most significant being a change in your eating habits. Transitioning from a diet high in carbs and fatty foods to the typical post-op diet low in carbohydrates and high in protein can be […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
1 year ago
food substitutes for better health after bariatric surgery

5 Foods to Substitute for Better Health After Bariatric Surgery

It is not unusual to become overwhelmed and confused when sifting through the latest nutritional data to improve your health after bariatric surgery. However, when it comes to improving your diet, sometimes the little steps can make a big difference. Here are five foods that you can substitute for healthier options to improve your overall […]
1 year ago
Constantly Hungry after Bariatric Surgery

8 Reasons You are Constantly Hungry After Bariatric Surgery

Many patients have bariatric surgery with the intent to lose weight and feel full faster. Due to the restrictive nature of the gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and duodenal switch resulting from the surgeon making the stomach smaller, most patients will achieve weight loss by limiting their caloric intake. There is also a decrease in the […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Bariatric Popsicles 4th of July

Bariatric Recipe: Patriotic Yogurt Popsicles

For most people, the 4th of July celebrations involve grilling out, drinking beer, soaking up the sun, and sharing laughs with family and friends. As glorious as this may sound, holidays can lead to anxious feelings for bariatric patients, though, as they are typically surrounded by food.  As we come together to celebrate the red, […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
Summer Food to Promote Weight Loss

10 Healthy Summer Foods That Promote Weight Loss

For most individuals, summer in the south means backyard barbecues, outdoor festivals and fairs, and lots of time with family and friends. This can also mean battling the urge to eat whatever and whenever you want when surrounded by all the temptations. As an individual interested in losing weight or who has just had weight […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
Carnivore Diet for Bariatric Patients

Carnivore Diet Meal Plan for Bariatric Patients

The carnivore diet, also known as the zero-carb diet or all meat diet, is not to be confused with the ketogenic diet. If you’ve followed other diets to lose weight only to put it back on again later on, maybe the carnivore diet is what you need to achieve your weight loss goals and build lean […]
2 years ago
Bariatric Liquid Diet before Weight loss surgery

Bariatric Liquid Diet Before Weight Loss Surgery

Before weight loss surgery, all patients must adhere to a two-week liquid diet no matter the type of bariatric procedure being performed. The thought of drinking only liquids for two weeks sounds horrible and quite intimidating. But in this blog, we hope to educate you on the purpose of the liquid diet, the dangers of […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
Calories and macronutrients after bariatric surgery-2

Calorie and Macronutrient Breakdown After Bariatric Surgery

We have all heard of calories, but do you know what they actually do? Calories are what make our bodies run; they are the gas to our tank. Calories are needed for our organs to function and for our brains to work; they are what allow us to live. Remember, from last week’s blog, A Guide to Reading […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago