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At Home Work Out Tips

Posted: Oct 21 in Weight Loss Tips by

A weight loss surgeon will tell any of his patients that consistent daily exercise is vital to recovery and sustained weight loss. Lap band surgery is just the first step to a healthy lifestyle. Following a consistent, daily exercise regimen is essential to keeping the weight off, but many of those who have had weight-loss surgery feel uncomfortable going to one of the many Gainesville gyms. That is okay. Many ways to lose weight do not require that you ever set foot in a gym.

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Social Support May Help Weight Loss

Posted: Oct 18 in Weight Loss Tips by

Being overweight may seem like a strictly physical problem, but often psychological factors have a big impact on a patient’s ability to lose weight. A recent study by Ohio State University reported that a group of lab mice with an enriching and engaging social environment lost more weight than the group who lived a sedentary lifestyle. Although an increase in physical activity certainly contributed to the weight loss, the most significant difference was that the social group of mice only had energy-burning fat as opposed to energy-storing fat.

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Health Factors Influence Diabetes Risk

Posted: Oct 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

Obesity is a major risk factor for type-2 diabetes. Recent research suggests that a person’s chances of developing diabetes is affected by how long they are obese and how obese they are.

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Is a lack of sleep affecting your ability to lose weight?

Posted: Oct 03 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to scientific research, sleep deprivation can make weight loss more difficult, and may even lead to weight gain. In fact, individuals who only get four to five hours of sleep each night have a 69% greater chance of being overweight than individuals getting a full eight hours of sleep.

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New Office Location in Valdosta, Georgia

Posted: Sep 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

As of October 3, 2011 Jacksonville Surgical Associates will be opening a new office location in Valdosta, Georgia. At the moment, former weight loss surgery patients have had no local resource for follow up care, but Dr. Cywes and Dr. Pinnar will now be able to fill this void. Valdosta Bariatrics will offer a variety of weight loss surgery options, including the Lap Band procedure, the Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure, and also the Banded Plication procedure. In order to provide personalized support to all bariatric patients in the Valdosta area, Dr. Cywes and Dr. Pinnar will be partnering with Dan Ayers PA-C. Dan has been treating bariatric patients in the Valdosta area for years in the form of Lap Band adjustments, post-operative care, and informational seminars. Now, weight loss surgery patients in Valdosta can expect the same care in a new and friendly environment.

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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Posted: Sep 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

The month of September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness month, and Dr. Cywes and the entire team at Jacksonville Weight Loss Center are taking the time to recognize the severity of this condition in the United States. Currently, more than 23 million children and teenagers are either obese or overweight. This is a huge portion of America’s youth. Approximately one-third of adolescents ages two to 19 are at a heightened risk of developing obesity-related diseases like type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. In addition, obesity in childhood often leads to psychological issues like low self-esteem and bullying. The severity and magnitude of this condition in the United States has prompted many physicians and medical weight loss specialists to consider childhood obesity an epidemic.

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Stay Fit in Hot Weather

Posted: Sep 16 in Weight Loss Tips by

We all know that exercise is important when it comes to losing weight and getting in shape.

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Great News for Overweight Seniors

Posted: Sep 12 in Weight Loss Tips by

As the Baby Boomers age, many have begun to consider whether weight loss surgery is a viable option in elderly obese patients. Seniors in Gainesville and elsewhere who have considered the lap band procedure, but hesitate because they fear complications can rest easy. Recent research shows that elderly people who undergo weight loss surgery are no more likely than their younger peers to experience serious side effects.

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