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The post-weight-loss surgery workout: 5 tips for staying motivated The decision to undergo weight loss surgery includes a mental commitment to change one’s lifestyle. This means healthier eating habits, frequent blood work monitoring, and actively participating in … well … action. One of the wonderful things about a more active lifestyle is that the more one engages in working out, the more one’s body will crave the activity. So, how does one stay motivated to get to this feel-good-about-working-out stage? One’s Comfort Zone To know oneself is quite possibly half (or more) of the battle. Some feel comfortable exercising in a structured public environment like the gym, possibly with a personal trainer. Others feel better working out in the privacy of one’s own home with workout videos. Still others enjoy the great outdoors. In nice weather (or even inclement weather), some people jog, walk, or row to stay on track with personal fitness and weight loss goals. The impo

Individuals struggling with obesity should consider sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery if they have repeatedly tried to lose weight but are unsuccessful in keeping weight off. According to Obesity Coverage , sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries yield the highest percentage of weight loss. This is because both procedures drastically reduce hunger. In sleeve gastrectomy, a portion of the stomach is removed creating a “sleeve” of intestine. On the other hand, gastric bypass involves the attachment of a small pouch within the stomach. This causes food to bypass the stomach into the pouch, reducing appetite. Qualifying for Surgery Dr. Nick Nicholson at Nicholson Clinic suggests that a person should consider procedures like the sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass if they have difficulties with portion control because these procedures can help blunt the appetite. Typically this applies to individuals with a BMI over 35 and who have trouble losing weig