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Four Weight Loss Surgery Myths Debunked

With over a third of all Americans categorized as “obese,” many believe that obesity is just the result of a weight-focused condition caused by an increase in bad eating habits and a decrease in regular physical activity. While nutrition and exercise play a role in overall weight loss and health,...

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Post-Surgery Lifestyle: How to Keep the Weight Off

Losing weight is no small feat for anyone. Whether you’ve tried to drop pounds with diet and exercise alone or have opted into a total weight loss regimen that includes metabolic surgery, keeping the weight off can be just as challenging as losing it in the first place. While sticking...

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Reduce Your Appetite Through Gastric Sleeve Surgery

While sticking to a healthy diet and regular exercise seem like great options on paper for a long-term healthy lifestyle, it can sometimes feel impossible for those struggling with hunger pains and an increased appetite. Healthy eating, especially with weight loss goals in mind, is all about moderation. Controlling how...

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Three Reasons Your Weight Loss Has Plateaued and What to Do Now

Achieving a weight loss goal can be hard, especially if you have a significant amount to lose. While sticking to a healthy diet and regular exercise are great options for a long-term healthy lifestyle, they are not always enough to lose the weight you need for a healthy BMI or...

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The Tie Between Weight Gain and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic quickly and unexpectedly took the world by storm over 2 years ago, millions of people have experienced various changes in their health, wellness and overall lifestyle. From long-hauler COVID-19 symptoms to increased anxiety and depression, the coronavirus has taken a toll on all of us to...

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The Tie Between Genetics and Obesity

Throughout our lifetime, we meet people who seem like they can eat anything they want, in any quantity, without gaining an ounce of weight. On the other hand, some have been coined the ones who “look at food and gain weight.” Most of us, though, fall somewhere in between the...

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Does Sleep Apnea Cause Weight Gain? Here’s What You Need to Know

Sleep is a vital part of a healthy life. When you lack sleep due to irregular sleep patterns, illness or health conditions, it can affect the way your mind and body function. Nearly 70 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic sleep problem. This alone leads to chronic disease,...

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Low BMI & Weight Loss Surgery: Is It a Good Idea?

At Beltre Bariatrics, we understand that being overweight can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Whether you’ve recently gained weight, cannot seem to lose weight through countless diet or exercise tactics, or are simply hoping to learn more about weight loss surgery, we have you covered. It is...

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Medications to Avoid After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

At Beltre Bariatrics, we understand that being overweight can be detrimental to your physical, mental and emotional well-being. If you’ve recently gained weight and cannot seem to lose it through diet or exercise tactics, we are here to help you every step of the way. Whether you’ve been vetted as...

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Does Sleep Affect Weight Loss?

Sleep is something we all need, but 1 in 3 adults do not get enough. Getting less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night can increase your risk of certain health conditions, like obesity. In fact, sleep and weight loss research show that getting the proper amount of...