Three Strategies That Can Help You Stay On Track

Can you believe August is already here? Time flies. With the summer ending and kids going back to school, this time of the year can get hectic. However, don’t let it ruin your weight loss routine. To help our DayOne Health patients stay on track we decided to create a list with a few steps that will help you to stick to your guns when times get crazy.

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DayOne Health Second Lap-Band Contest Almost Over!

DayOne Health Second Lap-Band Contest Almost Over!

As our DayOne Health contest comes to an end, we strongly encourage all of you who haven’t submitted their essays yet to do so as soon as possible. With hundreds of received essays and still counting, it is only a month from now that our staff will start to deliberate on who should qualify for the round of finalists for this year’s event.

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Lap-Bander Daily Meal Plan

As you know, a regular lap-bander should have a daily calorie intake that adds up to about 1,200 calories. With that in mind, lap-band patients should plan their meals and portion them in advance to achieve optimal weight loss. In theory, your daily calorie budget should consist of three 300 calorie meals and two or three snacks totaling 300 calories. Nevertheless, this is just a guide. You …

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Love Handles and Fast Food

Many lap-band patients who come to our DayOne Health clinic admit that fast food still remains their regular lunch destination. While many realize that fast food is definitely not a healthy option, it is very often that patients either do not realize or try to downplay the catastrophic nutritional facts behind what they eat. Unsurprisingly, the reason for eating fast food is that it’s a fast and cheap …

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Protein Intake after the Lap-Band Procedure

As we tell all our patients at DayOne Health: “always remember your protein.” Proteins are an extremely important part of our diet, and you should always pay attention to whether you give your body adequate protein. While before lap-band surgery, it may not have been a big issue, very often after the weight loss surgery patients tend to shy away from solid proteins that they used to eat …

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