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Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Then the holiday season will be in full swing. You know what that means. Lots of party food and celebrations. You need to determine right now how you will navigate the holiday food and festivities.
Take a few moments to think about the upcoming holiday season. Don’t allow the “I’ll wait until January” excuse to invade your thoughts. Don’t save a healthy lifestyle goal for a New Year’s resolution. You have the tools and control to celebrate a healthFULL lifestyle now. Don’t wait!
Go ahead and celebrate! Eat party food—but don’t eat party food every day! You have resources at Fullbar.com. Look for support and be prepared for the holidays. Enjoy special holiday food, but especially enjoy the company of your family and friends.
November 22nd, 2009
Hi, Everyone –
There are a million diet blogs and Web sites out there right now, and it can be really difficult to navigate through all of them. Well, the blog Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? was recently brought to my attention and it is worth checking out.
In addition to a great support group, the blog offers tips, tools and an entertaining read. Also, one of the bloggers, Rebecca, is currently testing out FullBar for a week to see how it can help her as a weight management tool. Check it out and watch her progress.
Dr. Snyder
May 20th, 2009
Hi, Everyone –
We are now well on our way into 2009 and the buzz about keeping your resolutions is stronger than ever – even I have been talking all about it! While it is important to stay focused if weight-loss is a resolution, it’s also important to be inspired and I have just the story for you. Yesterday, the dailybreeze.com featured a story about a man who has 188 pounds. Bill Kessler went from 413 pounds to 225 pounds and he did it in a healthy, responsible way. Check out this inspiring story here.
Dr. Snyder
January 9th, 2009
Hi, Everyone –
Another year has gone by and here we are again. It’s up to you, 2009 can be the best year of your life, or it can be another year where the resolutions go out the window. This time, hold yourself accountable – write it down. What are your resolutions for this year? How many times have you had the same resolutions before?
This is your year,
Dr. Snyder
January 2nd, 2009
Hi, Everyone –
An interesting health-focused Web site was recently brought to my attention that has lots of great resources for anyone looking to get healthy. Fat Fighter TV is the brainchild of veteran health reporter Sahar Aker, a journalist who has found her way from news stations across the U.S. to Fat Fighter TV.
The site has heath information, news, tips, recipe exchanges and a video forum with all original videos. The videos are pretty interesting. Many of them are real people giving their own diet and weight-loss tips. For an entertaining and informative experience, check it out. Anyone have any other must read sites to share?
Dr. Snyder
November 20th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
A disturbing article came out in the UK’s Sun today. The article discusses the recent rise in the number of young girls battling eating disorders. In just 13 months, the British Pediatric Service Unit reported that there were 206 cases of anorexia in children under the age of 13, and the youngest reported was just six-years-old.
It is so important that kids have good role models when it comes to eating, being active and accepting their bodies. With all of the negative images in the media, it is even more important that kids have positive influences they can emulate. How do you keep your kids grounded when it comes to a healthy lifestyle?
Dr. Snyder
November 10th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
An article I was interviewed for in the Denver Metro September edition of M.D. News recently came out, and after reading the article, I realized there is some really important information I have not talked about on this blog. As you may know, I am a bariatric surgeon and the criterion for bariatric surgery is a very common question I get. Gastric bypass is by no means a quick fix, but it can be a very effective tool for certain people. As outlined in the article I mentioned, written by Jeanne Davant, below is the checklist for bariatric surgery:
· BMI of 40, or 35 with comorbidities.
· Comorbidities such as depression, diabetes, fatigue, GERD, heart disease, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, joint pain, menstrual and/or fertility issues, sleep disorders, and urinary stress incontinence
· Failure of previous weight-loss attempts
· No medical problems that would make surgery too hazardous
· No abuse of drugs or alcohol for at least one year
· Non-smoker, or willingness to quit in anticipation of surgery
· Readiness to make permanent life changes
· The personal desire to have surgery for yourself
If you have any questions, just ask!
Dr. Snyder
October 14th, 2008
Hi Everyone –
There is nothing better than hearing an inspirational story or accomplishment. You know, the kind that give you goosebumps and inspire you to make changes in your own life. One of things I like most about my job is witnessing people accomplish things they didn’t know they could accomplish. Well, I think you should make it a point to tell someone who might need some inspiration, and tell me too! Whether it’s about weight-loss, getting healthy or changing your life for the better, tell your story. If you would like to share it with me, send your stories to drmichaelsnyder@gmail.com.
Dr. Snyder
September 25th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
Sometimes I think it can be really easy to get really caught-up in the end result of getting healthy and losing weight. Of course, reaching your ultimate goal is important, but you also need to enjoy the ride. Today, Kevin over at Weight Ladder posted some tips that really hit home. He lists some of the best ways to measure your success. Check it out.
Dr. Snyder
August 28th, 2008
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