If you are considering bariatric surgery, you already know that you will need to change your eating pattern to avoid unpleasant side effects and promote weight loss after surgery. The type of dietary changes that you will need to make will depend on the type of procedure you have. As a general rule, purely restrictive [...]

Many people who decide to lose weight are willing to diet but resist the idea of exercise. While it is true that dieting is a more efficient way to cut calories than through exercise, physical activity is known to be an important part of long-term weight management.  Studies have shown that people who lose weight [...]

Data from the National Weight Control Registry shows that nearly 90% of successful dieters exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes each day. In fact, the majority of successful dieters found ways to work 60 minutes or more of activity into their daily schedules. Researchers have also found that people who penciled daily exercise periods [...]

Vitamins A, D, E and K are referred to as fat-soluble vitamins because they are found in animal fats and plant oils. They are absorbed into the body in the small intestine along with dietary fats. People consuming very low-fat diets (less than 10% of calories from fat), individuals taking certain medications including Xenical or [...]