With the New Year upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to make commitments to stay (or get back) on the right track with weight loss. Millions of people across America are making New Years resolutions to go on that diet, with the close of the holidays as an added motivation. It takes a lot to make significant changes in your life. You have to be willing, educated about the change, have support, confidence, and a game plan if you “fall off the wagon.”

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Americans are suffering from an epidemic of not only obesity, but also something called the “portion distortion.” Next time you dine out, look around you. How many small food portions do you see available, and how many people opt for them?

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Did you know? Wearing a pedometer can actually make you more active. According to a British study, men who wore pedometers and noted their steps in a journal daily found a 16 percent increase in their activity levels. The study’s author, Stacy Clemes, Ph.D., says, “People turn competitive with themselves and try to beat their previous numbers.” So, give it a shot: compete against yourself!

“I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.” ~Marsha Doble

Swedish researchers have found that people who regularly eat three meals a day are almost 40 percent less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a condition that can put you at risk for heart disease and diabetes. And folks who ate “3 squares” a day were also leaner than people who ate more sporadically.

The staff of Ehrlich Bariatrics wishes you a happy and healthy Holiday Season!
Staff includes: Seated from left to right, Linda, Nicole, Becky, Jennifer, Erica and Kevin
Back row: Dr. Ehrlich and his daughters

During the Holiday Season and in the New Year, we will share new weight loss articles and wisdom “nuggets” with you on our blog, “The Skinny”. “The Skinny” wants to help you not only with the issues you’ll face before your weight loss surgery, but also with all aspects of your “aftercare.” Your weight loss journey only begins with the bariatric procedure! We’re here to help you, but assuring weight loss success – and continued success! – takes effort and focus on your part.

Along with testimonials from weight loss surgery patients and seminar schedules, “The Skinny” will provide you with information you may not know about bariatric diet, exercise, health, and dealing with food issues. We may even pass along a LAP-BAND® recipe or two. Some tips will come from your fellow patients, and others will comes from scientists, researchers, dietitians and fitness experts.

So stop in often – you never know what you may find!

With abundant enthusiasm my dedicated staff and myself are pleased to announce the opening of Ehrlich Bariatrics. It has been a long time coming and, honestly, a little overwhelming. That being said, none of this could have been done without the endless support and gratitude of the countless patients and families that we have been able to help over the years with their personal struggles against obesity.

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