December 18, 2014
You always hear about people gaining weight during the winter months, but how many people actually do? Media stories often assert that the “average” American gains 5 pounds or more during the holidays. Based on a study published in the US National Library of Medicine, this is really only true of people who are already overweight. […]
December 9, 2014
Are you afraid that your diet will force you to miss out on your favorite holiday treats this year? Well, don’t fret, because we’re here to help with six gluten- and guilt-free Christmas cookie recipes that allow you to get your cookie fix without excessive sugar and carbs. Each recipe is low-carb and gluten-free, and […]
December 4, 2014
There’s a saying you may have seen making the rounds on social media: “Winter is when summer bodies are made.” After all, when you eat comfort food and procrastinate on your diet plans and goals, you won’t have a swimsuit-ready body come summertime. You can avoid this by keeping your health a priority all year […]
December 2, 2014
Have you ever been in a rut? I sure was two years ago. My marriage was rocky, our business was failing, I was 50 lbs. overweight and, wouldn’t you know it, the invitation to my 20th high school reunion landed on my doorstep. Nothing was working for me: not running, not pre-packaged foods, not diet […]
November 25, 2014
If you’re putting together your Thanksgiving dinner menu, why not celebrate with a local-centric meal by shopping at a San Antonio farmers market? Strengthening the community is important, but that’s not the only reason to buy locally. Did you know local food is also healthier and tastes better? The food sold at farmers markets is harvested […]
November 20, 2014
Thanksgiving is a time of feasting, a day to spend with family and feel grateful for all you have. Why should you let a holiday with such good intentions make you feel bad about your dieting efforts? If you’re looking for healthy Thanksgiving meals, try out these ideas from the weight loss experts at BMI of […]
November 18, 2014
Any weight loss expert can tell you that there are challenges to face when the holidays grow close – especially Thanksgiving, which is based around food. But Thanksgiving doesn’t have to derail your weight loss! Here are nine tips on how to stay on track during Thanksgiving while still enjoying this special day. Keep moving: […]
November 12, 2014
There are a number of different types of surgery used to achieve weight loss. The term “weight loss surgery” may refer to procedures like gastric bypass, gastric banding or gastric sleeve. In all cases, the size of the intestine, stomach or both will be reduced. For example, the sleeve gastrectomy San Antonio clinics offer reduces the capacity of a large […]
October 28, 2014
Don’t Trick Your Weight Loss Plan: Five Halloween Treats That Will Keep You on Track We have all been caught sticking our hand in that bewitching Halloween candy bowl. Do your trick-or-treaters, and yourself, a frightfully fantastic favor by swapping out those high-calorie chocolate treats with these healthy and devilishly delicious kid-friendly snacks! Prepackaged Goodies […]
October 20, 2014
Halloween “Trick-or-Treating” Candy Alternatives With the weight problem our children are facing, BMI of Texas wants to help you by providing some alternatives to passing out candy on Halloween. Most children love candy and if they go trick-or-treating, they’ll be getting way more of their share. There are also children who suffer from food allergies […]
