Nicholson Clinic

Losing weight is a common goal. Why do so many struggle to accomplish it? It’s almost time to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions again. This is a time that many dread. Every year it seems there is one goal that appears on the list relentlessly: weight loss. It seems easy enough. YouTube videos will say to eat a certain amount of calories to maintain a certain weight, or they’ll say taking a specific workout class will change your life. If it were so easy, why does it seem impossible year after year? Mindset Usually, people will go into a weight loss plan wide-eyed and optimistic . They feel on top of the world, ready to get up at 6 A.M. every morning for a run. They write out meal plans and grocery lists, skipping the potato chip aisle like it could give them the plague. However, life begins to get in the way, and the rose-colored glasses break much quicker than anticipated. So, what’s the solution? Accountability Accountability is just as important as resilience wh...

Bariatric surgery has long proven extremely helpful in assisting people who are obese shed pounds safely and effectively in a lasting manner. Even so, myths about these procedures, their effectiveness and safety persist. When the facts about bariatric surgery are understood, it becomes clear why these procedures are so strongly recommended for those who are severely overweight and may be experiencing obesity-related comorbidities. Here are a few of the more common myths about bariatric surgery : • Patients only lose weight because they cannot eat normally after surgery – This is absolutely not correct. While stomach holding capacity is diminished after such procedures and patients will feel fuller faster, normal diets can be maintained. In most cases, patients work very closely with nutritionists after surgery to ensure healthy, proper eating. • Bariatric surgery is cosmetic – This is absolutely not so. This type of surgery is considered metabolic, not cosmetic. While it can p...