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New Moves, New Tastes, the New You: A Resource for Gastric Bypass Patients & Their Families
New Moves New Tastes the New You A Resource for Gastric Bypass Patients Their Families Author:Barbara Erfurt New Moves, New Tastes, The New You is a first-of-its-kind resource for morbidly obese persons who undergo gastric bypass surgery. It introduces a step-by-step, structured means by which to establish healthful lifestyle habits after surgery. It is coauthored by a health sciences expert and a gastric bypass patient, and its foreword is written by ... more »a bariatric surgeon. The resource is light-spirited, colorful, and conversational in its detailing of the post-surgery weight loss experience, while its factual data is serious and truthful, based on the most current peer-reviewed literature surrounding nutrition, weight control, physical activity, and behavior management. Features of this book designed to supplement a medical provider's guidelines include: A first-hand account of the tremendous changes the patient should expect after gastric bypass surgery! A step-by-step transition from a liquid diet to solid easy-to-prepare recipes, to assist the patient in healthy meal planning! Truthful food and fitness information, including calculations such as estimated resting metabolism and body mass index, detailed and thoroughly explained! Demonstrations of basic physical activities which may be performed at home or at work, including full-color photos and an exercise tool (great option for pre-surgery as well)! Checkoff sheets reinforcing the patient's efforts to build new lifelong habits, which will keep the weight off forever! A friendly, jovial, and conversational delivery of all the content, to help the patient stay positive and upbeat as he/she faces the challenges ahead! View sample pages at www.big-bite.org« less