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Walking from obesity is important. This month, we talk about exercise and the latest research into burning fat versus burning carbohydrates. We also ask you to LET YOUR VOICE be heard through the annual Walk From Obesity, coming in September
Sincerely, Joseph A. Kuhn, MD |
| Exercise Slowly, not Hard |
Recent research shows that the best form of exercise to BURN the fat stores is a slower form of exercise. Specifically, if you are able to still walk and talk, without being short of breath, then you are burning fat cells. This is aerobic exercise (good oxygen) Once you start getting short of breath, you are starting to get anaerobic (low oxygen), and you will start burning your glycogen storage deposits. The problem with burning your glycogen stores is that you will trigger carbohydrate craving after the exercising.
Good exercising (to burn fat), might include walking, slow cycling, swimming. Sometimes, you can park farther away from your destination, allowing for good gradual exercise on a daily basis.
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| AUGUST SUPPORT MEETING:
Aug 9 (Mon) Medical City Dallas
7777 Forest Lane, Building A
Cafetorium 7:00-8:30
Aug 19 (Thurs) Baylor Park Lane
9101 N Central Expwy
2nd floor conference room
6:30 to 7:30
Aug 26 (Thurs) Baylor Southwest FW
2nd floor conference room
6:00 to 8:00
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MEDICAL CITY SUPPORT MEETING:
Exercise is an important part of the successful weight loss journey.
It is important for burning calories.
It is important for increasing your metabolic rate
It is important for strengthening bones.
It is important for motivating you to restrict your calories.
It is important for your self-esteem.
It doesn't take much. Just a little each day.
Be gentle.
Come to the support group meeting and learn more. . . move around some . . . and have fun.
August 9, 2010 7:00 pm Building A, Meeting Room (In Cafeteria) Medical City Dallas
7777 Forest Lane (free parking)
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OBESITY ACTION COALITION
OUR COMMITMENT
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The Obesity Action Coalition is the single best voice to represent YOU
Our practice has begun a program which pays for membership in the OAC for new patients. This provides a magazine, email updates, and a VOICE that can make a big difference with legislators.
If you join the Walk From Obesity, you will become a member of OAC. I strongly encourage you to join the OAC and know that they will lobby for you.
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New Referrals
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For new referrals, we will mail a DVD to a potential person who is considering their options or who simply wants to learn more about bariatric surgery.
You can Email our new patient coordinator to assist with mailings:
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Sincerely,
Joseph Kuhn, MD, Medical Director
WLS Surgical Associates |
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Walk From Obesity 2010
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Please register yourself and perhaps a daughter, son, or spouse who will come and support the efforts to address obesity in America. You may register online for $25. You  get a T-shirt, special give-aways, and a chance to mingle and mix. The walk is at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Click on the link below to register and find out more.
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How Many Calories do you need daily to MAINTAIN your Weight? |
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In general, we have found that bariatric patients need approximately 9 calories per pound to maintain their current weight. That means that if you are 200 pounds, you are eating about 1800 calories per day in order to maintain your weight. If you want to lose weight, you must TARGET fewer calories. For every 3000 calories that you don't eat, you would lose 1 pound. So, if you TARGET 1400 calories per day, that would be a deficit of 400 calories per day, and you would lose a pound every 7 days.
It is important to periodically COUNT your daily calories to see whether there are snacks or other foods which are adding too many calories
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