Watch Out for Weight Loss Scams

Jul 6, 2017 | Weight Loss

Watch Out for Weight Loss Scams When you are trying to lose weight, finding what works for you can be overwhelming. Think about it. Everywhere you turn someone is giving advice. That advice, while well meaning, may be incorrect and is sometimes downright false. One...
Decoding Food Labels

Decoding Food Labels

Jun 28, 2017 | Diet, Food

Decoding Food Labels You are doing it! You are taking the time to put yourself first by evaluating your nutritional needs and incorporating exercise into your life. Congratulations from Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute! We know that permanent weight loss is...

Summer Weight-Loss Survival

Jun 21, 2017 | Weight Loss

Summer Weight-Loss Survival Summer is traditionally the season for backyard barbecues and fun in the sun. The kids are out of school and travel season kicks into high gear just after Memorial Day. One week you are in town and the next you are off to another...

Hidden Sugar

Jun 14, 2017 | Diet

Hidden Sugar Have you ever taken the time to examine the food labels of packaged and processed foods you can find at most grocery and convenience stores? By simply taking a look the carbohydrate and sugar content, it is easy to see that sugar is everywhere. Of course,...

Am I Really Hungry?

Jun 6, 2017 | Bariatric Surgery

Am I Really Hungry? Our last post touched on the topic of emotional eating. We hope that this information was useful to you and want to expand further on the topic. Here in Brevard County, we often see patients who struggle with emotional eating, much like many in...

Emotional Eating Explained

Jun 1, 2017 | Diet

Emotional Eating Explained For those struggling with obesity, there is often a close tie to emotional eating. In times of duress, food seems to be the only comfort albeit a short-term fix to a much more complicated issue. Have you ever reached for food during times of...