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It Comes on Easily…..
I had an epiphany the other day while talking to a LapBand patient. It was the end of wintertime, so she didn’t exercise because it was cold outside and walking outdoors was her preferred aerobic activity. And of course since she was inside with nothing to do, she grazed on junk food for snacks much [...]
Things I learned from running aka my recent pain & suffering
8. March 2010
As many of you may know, my (now) five year old’s best friend was diagnosed with a horrific cancer last February for which she needed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. When the chemo was completed back in August, we had a swim party for her and the little crew of friends that have played together since [...]
Treadmills CAN be used for something other than a clothes hanger!
13. January 2010
Most everyone I know has had a piece of exercise equipment in their house at some point in their lives. An elliptical, a treadmill, a weight machine – something. It starts out all shiny and new, or for the more cautious buyer, maybe with a few scratches from a previous owner. Whatever its’ condition, it [...]
How to Burn Calories Doing Everyday Stuff
23. September 2009
Today I’m going to cut everybody some slack. Dr. Hekier and I fuss at many of you for saying that you exercise “because I chase after my grandchildren” which simply ain’t so. But I will allow for the fact that there are some household chores that we (all of us) really probably need to do [...]
My Favorite Texas Lap Band Talk Comment Ever!
21. September 2009
I recently wrote a post on running and got all kinds of great responses, including the comment below written by an ER nurse/Band patient. It almost made me want to cry, I’m so proud of her. Take inspiration from her journey and come on out and slog with us!
“hey !!! I’m up to 45 minutes [...]
Lap Band Runners – No, Really!!
14. September 2009
Things always seem to come in waves and it seems like the last couple of weeks have brought lots of runners to our clinic. Tall, bone-thin athletes you ask? Why no! I’m talking about our Lap Band patients!
Some of you may have read my earlier post (if not, see it here http://blog.noscales.com/working-through-the-tough-times.html) about my recent [...]
7 things you do that don’t count as exercise
12. September 2009
When I ask my Lap Band patients if they exercise, I hear a lot stories. Stop your excuses. These 7 things don’t count as exercise. I have heard all of these stories.
1) I have kids (or grandkids) that I chase around.
Nope, sorry that is not exercise unless your 4 year old is running around [...]
Loose Skin After Lap Band Surgery and Weight Loss
1. September 2009
One of the most frequent questions we hear at our informational seminars is, “will I have loose skin after I loose a lot of weight?”
That’s a tough question to answer because it’s different for every person. Increasing age decreases the elastic stretch of the skin, so older patients are less likely to have their skin [...]
Lap Band Tip of the Day – updated daily-ish
23. July 2009
TIP 5: You don’t have to eat a restaurant. Just because you are joining friends at a restaurant does not mean you have to eat. You can eat a healthy and sensible meal at home first and then join them for conversation at a restaurant. That way you control what you are eating and don’t [...]
Home From Vacay
20. July 2009
We just got in last night from a week of vacating with family in the amazing city of San Diego. One of the things that struck me (other than the awful awful cost of J-U-N-K at Seaworld and the zoo) is how attractive most of the local citizens are. Unlike L.A. where there is a [...]
26. April 2010
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