How Bites, Licks and Tastes (BLTs) Sabotage Your Weight Loss Goals One critical component of weight loss is generation of a caloric deficit. This means you burn more calories each day than you take in. Weight loss experts like Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding suggest starting with dropping 500 calories per day. There are many strategies for […]

They key to weight loss is achieving a caloric deficit. This means expending more calories each day than you take in through food. To gain energy, your body will burn fat instead. If you sustain a caloric deficit over time, you will lose weight. This is how most diets work, though eating fewer calories isn’t […]

What Weight Loss Expenses Can You Claim? With obesity rates on the rise, more doctors are recommending weight loss surgery procedures. Not only do these surgeries help patients lose excess weight, they often resolve weight-related health issues like type 2 diabetes. These surgeries may seem expensive. Patients can save a lot of money in the […]

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding on Celebrating Your Successes Everyone’s weight loss journey is unique. For some, this includes bariatric surgery or other medical interventions rather than diet and exercise alone. Regardless, persisting at eating healthy and regular exercise can be hard work. Some people feel discouraged when they don’t lose weight as quickly as they would […]

Treadmill workouts are a great way to increase cardiovascular health while getting your legs and butt trim. But an injury will put you out of commission. Follow Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding’s advice on treadmill use and safety to make sure you can keep getting your workouts in. Treadmill Use Tips Using a treadmill is simple but […]

The Best Ways to Stay Motivated with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Bariatric Surgeon Walking is one of the best ways to develop a healthy lifestyle after gastric sleeve surgery. It can also help you stay motivated, which is a challenge for many people. Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding advises her patients to follow key steps to […]

A Current Look at Trends in Bariatric Surgery Options In recent years, bariatric surgery has become a popular recommendation by weight loss experts for treatment of obesity. The surgeries are safe and effective. They also vastly improve health and quality of life for people who have been unable to lose weight through diet and exercise […]

Stretches After Walking Can Reduce Soreness and Feel Amazing Always stretch after a workout. You may want to do some stretches after your warm up, but after your workout is most effective. After gastric sleeve surgery, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding says to slowly incorporate exercise into your life. Stretching can help ease your body into new […]

Essential Stretches and Warmups for Walking with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Program Bariatric Surgeon Walking is the best exercise you can choose after gastric sleeve surgery. Your doctor will likely have you up and walking soon afterwards and you will feel better for it. Walking is an accessible and effective exercise that can […]

Improving Health, Fitness and Happiness Every Day Here Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding and Dr. George Fielding present 12 more healthy habits to track, adding to these first 12. Some will contribute to weight loss and all are excellent for overall health and fitness. If this seems like a lot to track, don’t worry. You don’t have […]