“The Effects of Food on a Woman's Health and Weight”
Dr. Kidanu Birhanu, a board certified internist with a special interest in weight management, will discuss the effects that different types of foods have on a woman's health and weight. Dr. Birhanu also is the medical director of the medical weight management program at the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy. Women of all ages are invited to participate in this free seminar.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saint Margaret Mercy – Dyer Campus
24 Joliet St.
Dyer, Indiana
Doors open at 9 a.m. Educational presentation at 10 a.m.
For more information or to register, please call 800-931-3322.
Monday, December 27, 2010
The New Year's Diet - Starting Out and Sticking to It
By Lori Granich, RD, Clinical Dietitian at the Midwest Bariatric Institute
It’s that time of year again. A new year signifies a new beginning. This is when we typically reflect on our past and how we can improve upon it during the year to come. Making a New Year's resolution can be a make or break situation. Only a few percentage of people are able to stick to it till the end. So if your goal is to lose weight, here are simple suggestions to help you stick to your resolution this year:
Make it real.
Picking a resolution that is unrealistic is only setting you up for failure and disappointment. If you have a big goal in mind, divide it up into smaller, more attainable goals that could lead you to it. For example, if you want to lose 20 lbs, aim for 1 - 2 lbs a week until your goal is reached.
Don’t take on too much.
Don’t try to revamp your entire life. This will only burn you out. Instead, concentrate on a few goals and the steps you’ll need to take to achieve them.
Make a plan and write it down.
Writing down your weight loss plan will help keep you focused and can be very motivating! Anytime you have a “slip up,” look back and get inspired by all the progress you have made. Reviewing your positive steps will also make it harder to go back to your old habits.
Make your goals known.
Telling friends and family members about your goals means that people will be holding you accountable and supporting you along the way. It helps to have someone in your corner. Your goals will also seem more real if you talk about them, rather than keeping them to yourself.
Cut yourself some slack.
Nobody is perfect! You're going to experience some setbacks along the way. Don't let one or two food slips make you give up. Think of setbacks as opportunities for growth. Try to identify the cause. Was it who you were with? How you were feeling? This way, you can plan ahead for future events where you may be presented with a similar hurdle.
Set up a reward system.
If you've reached a mini-goal or you have stuck with your resolution for a month, treat yourself to something special. But, try not to use food as a reward. Instead, treat yourself to something non-food related like a massage or new workout gear.
For more information about weight loss management, including upcoming seminars and support groups, visit the Midwest Bariatric Institute online at smmhc.com/bariatrics.
It’s that time of year again. A new year signifies a new beginning. This is when we typically reflect on our past and how we can improve upon it during the year to come. Making a New Year's resolution can be a make or break situation. Only a few percentage of people are able to stick to it till the end. So if your goal is to lose weight, here are simple suggestions to help you stick to your resolution this year:
Make it real.
Picking a resolution that is unrealistic is only setting you up for failure and disappointment. If you have a big goal in mind, divide it up into smaller, more attainable goals that could lead you to it. For example, if you want to lose 20 lbs, aim for 1 - 2 lbs a week until your goal is reached.
Don’t take on too much.
Don’t try to revamp your entire life. This will only burn you out. Instead, concentrate on a few goals and the steps you’ll need to take to achieve them.
Make a plan and write it down.
Writing down your weight loss plan will help keep you focused and can be very motivating! Anytime you have a “slip up,” look back and get inspired by all the progress you have made. Reviewing your positive steps will also make it harder to go back to your old habits.
Make your goals known.
Telling friends and family members about your goals means that people will be holding you accountable and supporting you along the way. It helps to have someone in your corner. Your goals will also seem more real if you talk about them, rather than keeping them to yourself.
Cut yourself some slack.
Nobody is perfect! You're going to experience some setbacks along the way. Don't let one or two food slips make you give up. Think of setbacks as opportunities for growth. Try to identify the cause. Was it who you were with? How you were feeling? This way, you can plan ahead for future events where you may be presented with a similar hurdle.
Set up a reward system.
If you've reached a mini-goal or you have stuck with your resolution for a month, treat yourself to something special. But, try not to use food as a reward. Instead, treat yourself to something non-food related like a massage or new workout gear.
For more information about weight loss management, including upcoming seminars and support groups, visit the Midwest Bariatric Institute online at smmhc.com/bariatrics.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Video: Medications & Weight Loss
Dr. Kidanu Birhanu, board certified in Internal Medicine, speaks about how medications can affect weight loss and weight gain.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Weight loss seminars offered in Crown Point, Dyer and Michigan City
If you struggle with excess weight and are looking for surgical assistance through the use of gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or adjustable laparoscopic band procedures, learn more with our free surgical weight loss seminars. Choose a seminar at a location near you!
Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 1 p.m.
at Saint Margaret Mercy - Dyer Campus
Reginald Boardroom
24 Joliet St. (US Route 30), Dyer
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2011 - 6 p.m.
at Saint Anthony Medical Center
Marian Edcuation Center, Room B
1201 South Main St., Crown Point
Sunday, January 9, 2011 - 1 p.m.
at Saint Anthony Memorial
St. Francis Hall
301 West Homer St., Michigan City
To register, call the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy at (219) 852-2518.
Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 1 p.m.
at Saint Margaret Mercy - Dyer Campus
Reginald Boardroom
24 Joliet St. (US Route 30), Dyer
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2011 - 6 p.m.
at Saint Anthony Medical Center
Marian Edcuation Center, Room B
1201 South Main St., Crown Point
Sunday, January 9, 2011 - 1 p.m.
at Saint Anthony Memorial
St. Francis Hall
301 West Homer St., Michigan City
To register, call the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy at (219) 852-2518.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Study confirms what a healthy weight really is
From Reuters Health News ...
Study confirms what a healthy weight really is
By Maggie Fox
WASHINGTON (Reuters Life!) - What is the healthiest weight to be? People hoping for a little jiggle room may be disappointed -- it is the weight already identified by public health experts using body mass index or BMI.
Read the complete article >>
Study confirms what a healthy weight really is
By Maggie Fox
WASHINGTON (Reuters Life!) - What is the healthiest weight to be? People hoping for a little jiggle room may be disappointed -- it is the weight already identified by public health experts using body mass index or BMI.
Read the complete article >>
Monday, November 29, 2010
Eat more protein, fewer refined carbs to stay thin
From Reuters Health News ...
Eat more protein, fewer refined carbs to stay slim
By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A team of European researchers confirms what many weight-loss gurus have claimed: eating more protein and fewer refined carbohydrates helps to keep the pounds off.
Among men and women who had lost at least eight percent of their body weight on a low-calorie diet, those who spent the next six months following a maintenance diet high in protein and low in refined carbs were the least likely to regain any weight, and were also the least likely to drop out of the study.
Read the complete article >>
Eat more protein, fewer refined carbs to stay slim
By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A team of European researchers confirms what many weight-loss gurus have claimed: eating more protein and fewer refined carbohydrates helps to keep the pounds off.
Among men and women who had lost at least eight percent of their body weight on a low-calorie diet, those who spent the next six months following a maintenance diet high in protein and low in refined carbs were the least likely to regain any weight, and were also the least likely to drop out of the study.
Read the complete article >>
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Holiday treat need not be a dieter's downfall
From Reuters Health News ...
Holiday treat need not be a dieter's downfall
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're wondering whether indulging in that one holiday cookie or slice of pie will send your diet into a free-fall, a new study suggests that the answer is "maybe." In a set of studies where college students were tempted by chocolate truffles, researchers found that one little truffle was capable of stoking participants' desire for more sweet and fatty treats -- but only under certain conditions.
Read the complete article >>
Holiday treat need not be a dieter's downfall
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're wondering whether indulging in that one holiday cookie or slice of pie will send your diet into a free-fall, a new study suggests that the answer is "maybe." In a set of studies where college students were tempted by chocolate truffles, researchers found that one little truffle was capable of stoking participants' desire for more sweet and fatty treats -- but only under certain conditions.
Read the complete article >>
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
MBI introduces new metabolic test
Kathy O'Donnell, RN, manager of the Midwest Bariatric Institute (MBI), and Jen Adamo, RN, bariatric surgery team leader, recently attended the National Bariatric Conference. O'Donnell and Adamo focused on the bariatric nursing track and found it very informational.
The trade show also focused on the latest bariatric products and equipment. As a result, the MBI will now feature a new metabolic test machine that will measure a person's caloric intake and provide a goal intake for maximum weight loss. The test is very simple and only takes about 10 minutes.
For more information on the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy or the new metabolic test machine, call 219-852-2518.
The trade show also focused on the latest bariatric products and equipment. As a result, the MBI will now feature a new metabolic test machine that will measure a person's caloric intake and provide a goal intake for maximum weight loss. The test is very simple and only takes about 10 minutes.
For more information on the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy or the new metabolic test machine, call 219-852-2518.
Our Team is Committed to Excellence
Gerald Cahill, MD, and John Karl, CRNFA, attended the annual conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The conference featured the latest information on new data research studies as they relate to adjustable band, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgeries. Dr. Cahill and his team pride themselves on their commitment to excellence by attending conferences such as this and putting the latest practices into action at the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy.
For more information about the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy, call 219-852-2518.
For more information about the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy, call 219-852-2518.
Clinical Dietitian Hours Expanded
The Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy (MBI) is pleased to announce that clinical dietitian Erika Nielsen, RD, is now available full-time. Erika can now direct her full attention to providing nutritional education for patients at the MBI.
For more information on nutritional education with our clinical dietitian, please contact the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy at 219-852-2518.
For more information on nutritional education with our clinical dietitian, please contact the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy at 219-852-2518.
Bariatric Support Group News
Millie Sasaki, RN, has been recognized by the International Bariatric Support Centers as a certified bariatric support group leader. Sasaki attended an international conference in Las Vegas in June.
Recognitions such as Sasaki's illustrate the constant efforts of the Midwest Bariatric Institute's staff to keep up-to-date on current information for both pre-operative and post-operative patients.
The Midwest Bariatric Institute's support group explores new and different topics each meeting but, the true success of the support group comes from the attendance of group members. Join us! The support group meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Saint Margaret Mercy's Dyer Campus, 24 Joliet Street (US Route 30). For more information, contact the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy at 219-852-2518.
Recognitions such as Sasaki's illustrate the constant efforts of the Midwest Bariatric Institute's staff to keep up-to-date on current information for both pre-operative and post-operative patients.
The Midwest Bariatric Institute's support group explores new and different topics each meeting but, the true success of the support group comes from the attendance of group members. Join us! The support group meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Saint Margaret Mercy's Dyer Campus, 24 Joliet Street (US Route 30). For more information, contact the Midwest Bariatric Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy at 219-852-2518.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Welcome Dr. Birnahu, Our New Medical Weight Loss Physician
Dr. Kidanu Birhanu is a board certified internist with a special interest in weight management. He has the training and tools you won't find in other weight loss programs. He understands the root causes of weight issues and personalizes a plan based on metabolism and hormonal changes that occur as people age.
Dr. Birnahu's expertise is in a holistic approach to weight loss. He works with your current physicians and/or specialist to help you achieve not only your goal weight but, better overall health.
Dr. Birnahu's expertise is in a holistic approach to weight loss. He works with your current physicians and/or specialist to help you achieve not only your goal weight but, better overall health.
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