Do you have questions about the importance of exercise after weight loss surgery? Bariatric surgery in itself, is a powerful tool for weight loss, however it is not the be-all and end-all for long-term success. Can you Lose Weight after Bariatric Surgery without Exercising? Maintaining your weight loss will require commitments to not only…
Bariatric surgery acts as a very helpful tool to help you along your weight loss journey. The first 12 months after surgery is when you typically see the best results. However, maintaining long term weight loss requires more effort than relying on surgery alone. It also requires positive lifestyle changes to your diet, eating…
The most abundant mineral found in the body. Predominantly stored in bones. Absorbed throughout the small intestine, specifically in the duodenum and the proximal jejunum. Plays an important role in natural blood clotting, cardiovascular health, nervous system function, hormone secretion, muscle contraction, and maintaining strong bones and teeth. Calcium cannot be…
Pre-planning your weekly menu and preparing your meals in advance can really help you to stay on track with your healthy eating after you’ve had bariatric surgery. That’s why we’ve put together this blog which shares some basics about meal prepping and tips to get started (and make it part of your routine!) What is…
In this blog post, we discuss how excess body weight affects fertility and pregnancy, as well as what to be aware of about pregnancy after weight loss surgery. Obesity and Fertility in Females Weight – whether too high or too low — can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy and…
Although weight loss after bariatric surgery is guaranteed, it is difficult to know exactly how much weight loss you will achieve. In this blog, we explain how much weight loss you might expect after your weight loss surgery at Brisbane Obesity Clinic. Research and statistics show that you can expect to lose an average of…
Did you know that simply changing the brand of the product you buy could be the difference between losing and gaining weight? This blog follows on from our How to Read Labels post, and in this article we share 5 simple healthy food swaps you can make when grocery shopping. 5 Healthy Food Swaps Australia…
Do you know how to read food labels? It’s no secret that food and nutrition labels provide valuable information. They are designed to allow consumers to make informed choices about what they are buying, however they can be confusing and difficult to understand. We hope our latest blog can help you decipher what’s on your…
Looking for a healthy sweet treat? Or perhaps a new recipe to try over the weekend? These lemon and coconut protein balls are super delicious and only contain 5 ingredients! They can be a perfect post workout snack, on-the-go snack or a treat to curb those sweet cravings. Servings: 12 balls Time: approximately 20 minutes…
Weight loss progress can look and feel different for everyone, and sometimes we can become fixated on what the scales are telling us – rather than acknowledging all the other improvements in our lives that occur when we get rid of unwanted kilograms. In addition to your weight loss journey, here at The Brisbane Obesity…