Inova's multidisciplinary team of bariatricians, bariatric surgeons, endocrinologists, registered di
Inova's multidisciplinary team of bariatricians, bariatric surgeons, endocrinologists, registered dieticians, behavioral health & fitness specialists are here to meet your every need.
Want new ways to spend time with friends and family? A daily exercise program is an excellent way for you to share an activity with your family and friends. Daily exercise can improve your overall sense of well-being.
Here are some tips to help you create an exercise program: https://inova.staywellhealthlibrary.com/Wellness/Fitness/Started/85,P00217
What's the key to success when it comes to healthier eating this new year? Inova's primary care physician, Dr. Yasir Abdul-Rahman, DO, shares seven tips to help you prepare for success.
More in this blog: https://www.inovanewsroom.org/expert-commentary/2021/01/resolving-to-eat-healthy-in-the-new-year/
Holiday festivities don’t have to lead to holiday weight gain! Check out some tricks that can help you enjoy the treats of the season without going overboard.
Registered dietitian at Inova Well, Erin Lopynski, RD, shares: https://www.inovanewsroom.org/expert-commentary/2019/12/9-tips-for-healthy-eating-during-the-holidays/
Erin Lopynski, RD, is a registered dietitian at Inova Well. Chocolate, cookies, cocktails, endless appetizers — it can feel like the holiday season was designed to derail your healthy eating habits. But holiday festivities don’t have to lead to holiday weight gain. These tricks can help you enjo...
Yoga combines physical poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. And research shows that doing yoga may help reduce stress, boost mental well-being, and improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
But did you know yoga can help with blood sugar management? Here's more: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/88,p12333
Want to help your heart? Read food labels that can help you make heart-healthy choices!
The average American takes in too little fiber, calcium, and essential vitamins, and too much fat, sugar, and sodium. So do your heart a favor: Fix shortcomings in your diet!
Here's how: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/88,p12336
One more amazing benefit of this life-changing surgery!
People with obesity who had bariatric surgery had a much lower risk of some cancers that aren’t related to hormone levels, a study finds.
Don't give up if you tried to quit smoking but relapsed. You can try these tips to finally quit or apply them to other unhealthy habits you would like to prevent.
Here's what you can do: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/1,2139
Sleep your way to a healthy heart! In a new update, the American Heart Association (AHA) highlights getting sufficient sleep as a new way to improve heart health. The other important strategies for a good heart are getting enough physical activity, eating a nutritious diet, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, and keeping a handle on blood pressure.
More: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/88,p12327
Learn about the benefits of weight-loss surgery by registering for a free webinar! You'll get a chance to meet expert weight loss surgeons and learn about the different types of procedures, including gastric banding, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and others.
Register for the free webinar here: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-surgery-program/free-webinars
Looking for a tasty and nutritious appetizer for the upcoming holidays? Check out this heart healthy recipe for mini beef meatball skewers with cranberry barbecue sauce. It is low in calories, fat and sodium.
Download recipe: https://www.heart.org/en/recipes/hcm-holiday-mini-beef-meatball-skewers-with-cranberry-barbecue-sauce
For more resources on cardiovascular health, including our webinars and blogs, visit www.inova.org/hearthealth
Recipe courtesy of American Heart Association
These ground beef and zucchini mini meatballs are perfect for any holiday party. What could make them better? A cranberry barbecue sauce.
New habits start bit-by-bit. Learn a new skill and maintain it before moving on to the next skill, so you can lose weight safely and keep it off for good.
Get started here: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/Wellness/Weight/
If you feel overwhelmed by stress, you're not alone. But you can start to view stress as a fact of life and respond to it in positive ways.
Learn the skills to keep stress in check and have a more balanced and healthy life: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/wellness/Stress/
It's time to stop high blood pressure by catching it on time! If high blood pressure, also called the silent killer, remains unchecked can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and more.
Stop this silent killer now: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/Wellness/BloodPressure/
Unproven fears of becoming too muscular keep women from pushing their fitness levels. When the fact is that weight training provides several essential health benefits for women, including maintaining a healthy weight as they approach and pass menopause and helping to avoid osteoporosis and prevent back problems.
More: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/Wellness/Fitness/Women/1,2872
Keeping hearts beating gets our hearts pumping! From assessing your heart health, participating in our Ask the Experts talk, to some heart-healthy recipes---we've got you covered.
Check out some of the resources here: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-heart-and-vascular-institute/heart-health -199271.
Regular exercise, losing excess weight, and good posture are some preventive measures to minimize the risks of back pain.
Check out some of these exercises for a healthy back: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/MultimediaRoom/VideoLibrary/?e=0 :138,V1117
Who is a bariatrician, and how do they help patients in their weight loss journey? A bariatrician is a medical doctor who is specifically trained in assisting patients in losing weight without surgical intervention.
Inova has developed the region’s most comprehensive weight loss program to meet each patient's needs and support them for years to come.
Catie shares her weight loss journey: https://vimeo.com/692009349?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=94838692
Get started on your weight loss journey today: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-nonsurgical-weight-loss-program
What is bariatric surgery? Also known as weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery is a choice for some people who are 100 pounds or more overweight with a BMI of 40 or greater and have not been able to lose weight with other methods.
Our Weight Loss Surgery Program is nationally recognized and designed to meet every need. Meet Meg, who shares her weight loss journey: https://vimeo.com/674599856
More about the program: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-surgery-program
Have you all met Dr. Courtney Culbreath yet? She's part of our surgery team and an expert in metabolic/bariatric surgery! Dr. Hamid Pourshojae jumped in to show his support for her and is well known to many of you for his expertise in the operating room and the best bedside manner you could ask for! We are lucky to have them both!! 😍😁🤩
Our bariatric surgeons strive to provide the best care possible to our patients. Check out this recent review of one of our doctors by a patient:
“Dr. Nain was very thorough in explaining everything from the procedures to risks and was able to address all of my questions and concerns and immediately put me at ease. You can tell from the first few minutes that he genuinely cares about his patients and treats them individually. I felt like a person, not just another pending surgery case.”
To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-surgery-program/free-webinars
Fall is a great time to invigorate your workout routine and prepare for the upcoming holidays. Here are 5 fitness tips for the coming season:
• Take advantage of the weather and get outside
• Head to the trails
• Dress for the weather
• Avoid holiday candy
• Try new group fitness classes at your gym
Mary struggled with maintaining her weight for a long time. After joining the Inova Weight Loss Program, she lost 150 pounds and made positive changes that benefit her health. Are you ready to get started on your weight loss journey?
See what Mary had to say here:
Mary Rappaport shares her weight loss journey after losing 150 pounds after receiving bariatric surgery from Inova Weight Loss Services at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. She…
Are you looking for different ways to maintain your weight? Maintaining a healthy weight offers health benefits such as lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, less stress on bones and joints and less work for the heart.
Visit our health library to get tips on maintaining weight loss: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/Wellness/Weight/About/85,P07862
Hamid R. Pourshojae, DO has more 25 years of experience and is one of our top bariatric surgeons at Inova Weight Loss Services. Dr. Purshojae and his team believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to weight loss with ongoing support from the surgeons, dietitians, psychologists, and exercise specialists.
Learn more:
Schedule an appointment or learn more about: Dr. Hamid R. Pourshojae: https://www.inova.org/doctors/hamid-r-pourshojae-doDr. Hamid Pourshojae, DO, is a board...
Catie’s healthy lifestyle changes started with our Inova weight loss program. Start making a difference in your own life today with Inova Weight Loss Services!
Learn more about Catie’s story here:
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Inova Weight Loss Services offers a non-surgical option for patients on their weight loss journey. The program is directed by our board-certified bariatrician and focuses on support and education.
Learn more: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-services/contact-us
Inova Weight Loss Services provides meal replacement programs for patients who want to improve their diet and lifestyle. Learn more about our 6- and 12-week meal replacement programs from Carmen Spencer, BSN, RN, CBN.
This is "Meal Replacement Programs - Carmen Spencer, BSN, RN, CBN" by Inova Health System on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…
Exercising is vital to your health and can improve your overall wellbeing. Daily exercise can help prevent obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart attacks.
Learn more about creating an exercise plan at our health library or from our nationally recognized professionals:
https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-services
Our Inova Weight Loss Services program offers surgical weight loss, non-surgical weight loss, meal replacement programs (6- and 12-week), specialty trained exercise physiologists, dedicated exercise studio with remote class options and so much more! Do any of these align with your weight loss journey?
Learn more: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-services/contact-us
It can be so difficult to find the motivation to exercise. Try telling people about your new habit! This can help keep you accountable for your goals. Invite others to join you for a walk or encourage neighbors to stop by for an outdoor yoga class. Any small step is progress. Find out more: https://www.inovanewsroom.org/expert-commentary/2022/04/fitness-a-piece-of-the-mental-health-puzzle-you-wont-want-to-miss/
We encourage you to prioritize a healthy diet to help reduce workplace stress, a key component of your health at work. A healthy diet rich in whole foods, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein may reduce stress. Having lots of caffeine, sugar, and alcohol can increase it. Find out more: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/Library/Wellness/AtWork/1,2882
Our Weight Loss Services team includes expert professionals, each ready to accompany you through your weight loss experience. A recent patient says Dr. Moazzez has “Excellent bedside manner [and] took time with me to explain all procedures, risks and benefits, what to expect, etc. I felt comfortable, informed and that he was my healthcare advocate. One of the best patient experiences I have had! Provider was kind, patient and informative.” Learn more about Dr. Moazzez:
Schedule an appointment or learn more about Dr. Amir. H. Moazzez: https://www.inova.org/doctors/amir-h-moazzez-mdDr. Amir Moazzez is one of the top bariatric...
A great way to get started on your exercise journey is to first think about your “why” and your “purpose.” Understanding your “why” gives us insight into our decisions and actions. For example, do you want to exercise to become healthy enough to play with your children and not get tired? Use this as motivation! Find out more: https://www.inovanewsroom.org/expert-commentary/2022/04/fitness-a-piece-of-the-mental-health-puzzle-you-wont-want-to-miss/
Are you in the midst of spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your fridge! Kick-start your healthy eating by prioritizing vegetables and fruits! With the start of warmer weather, check out your local farmer’s markets to get fresh produce for your fridge. Find one near you: https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets
As we close out , we recognize the hard work of our team to provide top service to our weight loss patients. A recent patient said they had a “Great experience overall! Start to finish the staff was great and honestly exceeded my expectations. World class customer service!” Check out more about our fantastic team: https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-weight-loss-services/meet-our-team
At Inova, we take pride ourselves in our great team! A recent bariatric patient said, “Dr. Nain is extremely professional, calm, kind, and obviously experienced. I have total faith in his abilities. I felt understood and respected during office [visits] and conversations.” Learn more about Dr. Nain:
Schedule an appointment or learn more about Dr. Rajev Nain: https://www.inova.org/doctors/rajev-nain-md.Dr. Rajev Nain is a member of Inova Medical Group Bar...
Today we are kicking off , an annual event to celebrate the healthcare staff impacting patient experience every day! At Inova Weight Loss Services, we are so grateful for our outstanding staff who meet each patient where they are in their weight loss journey and support them for years to come. Thank you!
Want a new snack to incorporate into your healthy eating? Try this “April Fool!” In food-speak, a “fool” is a quick English dessert of cooked berries layered with whipped cream. Traditionalists make it with gooseberries, but strawberries and raspberries work fine. It’s rich and lovely, and you don’t need a lot to finish a meal with finesse. Serve it in a cocktail glass for the best effect. Check it out: https://healthlibrary.inova.org/Library/Recipes/Category/Snacks/30,23357
In honor of Stress Awareness Month, we are highlighting the mental health benefits of exercise! When we exercise at low, moderate or high intensity, our brains release powerful hormones called endorphins. These endorphins create a natural feeling of mental buoyancy some equate to a “natural high.” Find out more:
Robin Shultz, LCSW, AC is a licensed clinical social worker who serves as the Senior Director, Adult Ambulatory for Inova Behavioral Health Services. She is driven by the notion that “the best is yet to come.” There are so many “shoulds” these days. We “should” eat less processed food. W...
At Inova, we have a comprehensive program, staffed with a multidisciplinary team, ready to create customized weight loss plans to help you reach your health goals and provide you with exceptional care.
All of our services are offered both in-person and virtually. Schedule an appointment to get started:
Inova's nonsurgical medical weight loss program helps you lose weight safely and keep it off. Attend a free online webinar or call (703) 844-4572.
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