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Habits that are ruining your metabolism

7 Lifestyle Habits that Ruin Your Metabolism

Metabolism is the chemical process of converting calories into energy, otherwise known as how fast your body will burn the calories you consume. Having a high metabolism correlates to a better ability to lose weight and keep weight off.   Several biological and physiological factors (gender, age, body composition, genetics) contribute to the rate at which […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
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
Do Men Lose Weight Faster than Women

Do Men Really Lose Weight Faster Than Women?

There is a common belief that men lose weight faster than women under the same circumstances. And this belief reigns true in most cases. I see this all the time in my practice, where men seemingly have to do very little to lose weight compared to their female counterparts. 
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago
How a bariatric patient can boost their metabolism for weight loss

A Bariatric Patient’s Guide to Boosting Your Metabolism

If you have been following this blog series, you now know what your metabolism is, the factors that affect it, and how dieting can damange it. There are several biological and physiological factors (gender, age, body composition, genetics) that contribute to the rate in which your body burns calories for fuel and they are typically […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
3 years ago
How dieting affects your metabolism

How Dieting Ruins Your Metabolism and How to Fix It

Metabolism is the process in which your body converts calories into energy, explaining why there is a lot of talk around metabolism and your weight. We have all tried dieting in an effort to shed some lbs, but what you may not know is that the constant dieting, caloric restriction, and overtraining is making it […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
3 years ago
What is your metabolism

Defining and Understanding Metabolism

We have all heard about the connection between your metabolism and your weight. But do you really understand what that means? In this blog we are going to dive into the basics of your metabolism and how it affects your weight.
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
Fasted versus Fed Cardio

Fasted vs. Fed Cardio: Which if Better for Fat Loss?

Exercise is a very important part of living a healthy lifestyle and is recommended to many of our patients as it promotes weight loss, preserves your muscle mass, and improves your mood. But is it true that working out on an empty stomach can help you burn fat faster? In this blog, I am going […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago