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poiler alert: There are no real “secrets” or newly discovered tricks for losing weight. But while there’s no classified intel to share, there is solid medical information about weight loss that can give anyone who acts on it the best possible chance for success. For most people, these steps will lead to losing excess weight and keeping it off. For others, weight loss (bariatric) surgery, in conjunction with these research-backed practices, may be the answer to maintaining a healthy weight for a lifetime (see “Is It Time to Consider Bariatric Surgery?” on opposite page). “The key is to make sensible and realistic changes to your eating habits that you can stick with for the long haul,” explains Silvana Blanco, RD, a member of the bariatrics team at Clara Maass Medical Center. She suggests these guidelines: CREATE A CALORIE DEFICIT. Try to reduce the overall number of calories you eat by making small changes throughout the day. Instead of completely changing what you eat by following a highly restrictive diet, include a protein, carbohydrate and fat with each meal. This combination helps fuel the body and keep you satisfied and feeling full. DON’T FEAR FATS. Fat can be a healthy part of a meal plan. The body takes longer to break fats down, so you
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Clara Maass Medical Center has taken every step necessary to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff as elective surgeries begin again. To learn more about bariatric surgery, call 888.724.7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/weightloss.
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