Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is a crucial factor in understanding your body’s energy needs. It represents the number of calories your body requires to maintain basic physiological functions, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production, while at rest. Knowing your BMR can help you make informed decisions about your diet and weight loss goals Calculating […]
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By Kristen Carli, MS, RD Why use our Bariatric Calorie Calculator? Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure that can help individuals achieve significant weight loss and improve their overall health. However, maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle after surgery requires careful attention to diet and exercise. One important aspect of post-bariatric surgery care is monitoring […]
Understanding your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the starting point for managing your weight and improving your overall health. If you want to lose weight, you need to understand your daily energy expenditure. Your TDEE is your average daily calorie burn, based on your age, height, weight, and physical activity level. Once you know […]
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used tool to assess a person’s body weight in relation to their height. It provides a simple numeric value that can help indicate whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. While BMI is a useful screening tool, it is important to understand its limitations and […]
The journey to weight management and overall health begins with understanding your individual macronutrient requirements. Try our Macronutrient Calculator below to get started. Macronutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, serve as the cornerstone of a balanced diet, providing essential energy and supporting various bodily functions. However, determining the right balance for your unique needs can […]
You may have thought all of your weight loss problems would be solved when you had gastric bypass surgery, but it’s not uncommon for some people to regain some of the weight they lost after surgery. You were probably highly motivated to stick to your diet and exercise regimen following your surgery. Over time, you […]
The sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve is a very popular form of bariatric surgery that promotes weight loss and often the remission of obesity-related diseases. Due to the high rates of success, you might start to think that the gastric sleeve is a quick fix, and that excess body weight just seems to fall off […]
What is gastric bypass? Gastric bypass is a bariatric surgery used to help patients with weight loss. The surgery makes changes to the stomach and small intestine. These changes alter the way the body digests food and results in weight loss. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is considered the “gold standard” of bariatric surgery and […]
Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment option for long-term obesity. It results in weight loss and promotes an improvement in quality of life. One of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries is the gastric sleeve. After gastric sleeve, many patients maintain significant weight loss long-term. But what is the average monthly weight loss after […]
You just had gastric sleeve surgery and you’re excited to finally start losing weight. After following your pre-surgery recommendations, you’re ready for the reward of weight loss. But what if losing weight takes longer than you expect? Or, what if you’re not losing weight after gastric sleeve surgery at all? These are valid concerns. Let’s […]
Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Calculator Excess Weight (how much weight you could lose after gastric bypass surgery) When anyone talks about losing weight they talk about how many pounds they want to lose, how many pounds they lost…etc. it’s in absolute numbers. Losing weight is great, but without context, the amount of weight loss doesn’t […]
One question you might be asking yourself after surgery is: “when can I go back to the gym after your gastric sleeve surgery and start exercising again?” This is a great question and, lucky for you, the answer is simple and straight-forward! You just need to get the timing right… Chances are that you were […]
Is it possible to eat out at good restaurants while sticking to a bariatric friendly diet? The short answer… YES! Just because you have had bariatric surgery doesn’t mean you can’t go out and enjoy good restaurants with friends and family. It also doesn’t mean you have to blow your diet. However, you do have […]
