Wellness
How Do You Practice Mindfulness and Mindful Eating?
When eating mindfully, pay attention to the food you eat and observe – don’t judge – how it makes you feel. Also be aware of how the food tastes, your fullness, and whether the food made you feel satisfied. Here are eight steps to practice mindful eating: Pay...
Alcohol Consumption Post-Surgery
People considering weight-loss surgery often ask if it is possible to safely incorporate alcohol into a healthy diet and lifestyle after surgery. The short answer is “yes,” but gradually and with modifications. Below are reasons why. Altered metabolism Research...
Now Offering Medical Weight Loss!
Experiencing weight regain or simply wanting to shed those extra pounds? Medical weight loss is a program that is specifically catered to you. It combines effective weight loss medications with personalized nutrition and exercise recommendations. Our program will...
Lifestyle Changes After Bariatric Surgery
Congratulations in your decision to pursue bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery has many benefits, however, in order to get the maximum possible benefit out of your weight loss surgery, you must make certain lifestyle changes after the procedure is complete. These...
Spring Check in with Christin Romo from Advantage Point Behavioral
Hello, My Bariatric Solutions community! The cold of Winter is coming to an end as March ushers in the Spring season on the 20th. Winter is a time of reflecting and releasing so we are prepared for the renewal that Spring brings. This is a great time of year to be...
Christin Romo
Hello, My Bariatric Solutions Community! Here we are a month into the New Year, and this is where the momentum for the year starts to form its definition. How has the first month been for you? How are those goals and resolutions looking? It’s a good time to check...
Christin Romo
Hello, My Bariatric Solutions community! My name is Christin Romo. I am the Account Manager for the Weight Management Division at Advantage Point Behavioral. We have handled your Psychological Evaluation, or are assisting you in your journey with Weight Loss...
Exercise as a Stress Reliever
Exercise can be used as a stress reliever in many ways. From improving self-confidence to helping you sleep better at night; exercise is a beneficial way to help control and reduce stress. Read below what benefits can come when including exercise into your daily...
Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery
By: Jennifer Davis, RD, LD One of the most common questions we get during a new patient surgery consult is, “how can I prevent losing my hair after surgery?”. Hair loss is quite common after weight-loss surgery and can range from an increase in hair shedding to...
Foods to replace during diet visits BEFORE surgery and 6 weeks + post-surgery
So you just had your consultation with us and came away with handouts, samples and a whole bunch of new information about the surgery. If you have diet visits to meet insurance requirements, we counsel you on how to change your diet now to prepare you for changes...
Vitamins: Importance Before and After Surgery
By: Jennifer Davis, RD, LD Weight loss surgery is not only about the number on the scale or how many clothes sizes you have shrunk down. We often forget the most important benefit of weight loss surgery: your overall health and wellness. The quality of your diet...
How to use Unflavored protein powder in recipes
Meeting your daily protein goal every day can be very time consuming and can lead you to drinking your protein more than the body prefers. Sometimes protein goals are very high…too high to reach with just food especially in those early months post-surgery. Our...