Reward Your Behavior Not The Scale’s
A visual reminder can be a powerful tool...
Motivate The Mind And The Body Will Follow
Believe You Can Do It And You Will When you believe you can you're half way there. The voice in your head that says you can't do it is a liar. You've got to say, "if I keep working at this, and want it badly enough, I can have it. That is Perseverance.
Take Charge When Dining Out
A food-lover's guide to ordering smarter at your favorite restaurant.
Get Rid of Your Weight Loss Busting Habits
Are you guilty of one (or several) of these sneaky weight loss culprits? Learn how to break these common bad eating habits – for good, and establish healthy ones to take their place.
Say Goodbye to those Pesky Holiday Pounds with these Weight-Loss Tactics
First came the trick-or-treat candy fest, then gobbles of turkey and sides, and finally the heaps of holiday cookies. While a festive holiday season left us all with wonderful memories, it also left behind some pesky pounds. And chances are, the New Year brought with it a resolution to shed the holiday pounds! The goal may seem daunting, but there are a handful of tried-and-true tricks that have a track record of helping shave off pounds and keep them off. Try these 6 habits of successful dieters to stick with your resolution and accomplish your goal.
Improving Your Chances for a Successful Fill
Although doctors and fill providers make every effort to give their patients a perfect fill level every time, it is not always possible to predict how a patient will respond after receiving a fill adjustment. There are however, certain things that can be done to increase your chances of getting a good fill the first time.
This Is Your Brain On Food Cravings
The Truth About Food Cravings Craving a big, fluffy hunk of warm bread does not mean your body is deprived of grains. Food cravings have little to do with nutrients and plenty to do with the brain chemistry of pleasure and reward. Cravings may center on texture (creamy, crunchy) or taste (sweet, salty) but they all have something in common -- overindulging can sabotage your diet.
Breakfast Cereal Weight Loss Superstars
When you’re faced with morning madness, the easiest path to a healthy breakfast is often a cereal box. But when it comes to nutrition, the choices in the cereal aisle don’t stack up evenly. The next time you shop, reach for one of these best bets.
Practical Approach to Weight Management | Portion Distortion
Practical Approach to Weight Management | Portion Distortion Dr. Kuri's Patient Education Coordinator Gena Brown Talks About controlling portions and how to set up the perfect Lap Band diet plan. Part 6 of 7 | Dr Kuri & Associates Patient Education | Gena Brown's Practical Approach to Weight Management filmed during the 2010 Bandster Bash at the Marriott Hotel TJ Mexico.
Lions and Tigers and Bears….Oh My – Overcome The Guilt of Overeating
As a nation, we clearly have a problem with overeating. The reasons people overeat, however, are varied. It’s reasonable to imagine that nearly everyone trying to manage their weight feels guilty when they overeat. There’s a reason they call it “stuffed.” It doesn’t feel good being bloated, especially after some time of eating reasonable portions and re-training the stomach to understand what a comfortable, full feels like.
After The Party Is Over
Holiday parties, gourmet meals, and celebratory dinners can easily get a little (or a lot) more decadent than you expected. Let’s face it: Everyone blows his or her calorie budget every now and then. Diet 911: What to do after you've blown your calorie budget.
The Sugar Rush – Why It Can Be Tough To Kick The Habit
Like Pooh Bear and the honey jar, sweet treats are the comfort food of choice for most of us. It is possible that we have had powerful incentives set up since childhood that we unconsciously associate sugar as love or reward. Breaking free of sugar could very well be one of the toughest things you ever do. Find out how...
