Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery News and Info

Move more. Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine will help you to reach your goal weight and reduce your risk of weight regain. The time invested in exercising pays off immediately by raising your energy level and mood. The long-term benefits are numerous. In addition to better odds of reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, you’ll have a lower risk for numerous health conditions, including heart disease, many types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and many others.

How much exercise do you need? You need at least 30 minutes of brisk exercise 5 days a week. You can do this all at once or break it into smaller chunks of movement throughout the day. Keep in mind that as you lose weight and become more fit, your body will work more efficiently and you’ll need to increase your effort level to continue to become more fit.

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Eat the right foods. Build your diet on lean protein sources and fresh vegetables. Add in fresh fruits and small amounts of whole grain and healthy fats. Eat mostly fresh, unprocessed foods. Limit simple carbs in the form of added sugars, crackers, granola bars, rice, pasta, potatoes, and breads. Carbs should come mostly from low fat dairy, fresh veggies/fruits and small amounts of whole grains.

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Keep up your protein intake. Protein helps you to keep more of your muscle tissue, feel more satisfied, and maintain your weight loss. There is no need to change your original protein goal (provided before surgery) once you’ve lost weight. Initially, most of your protein will come from liquid sources (milk and protein drinks), but you’ll want to transition to getting the majority of protein from the foods you choose throughout the day.

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