Posts Tagged ‘weightloss’
Nutrition and Menopause
Sara Negron, RD, is a registered dietitian at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Read about Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Menopause is marked primarily by hormonal changes: decreased estrogen and progesterone production. These hormonal changes can lead to fatigue, hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, appetite changes and decreased metabolism. Women also tend to become less active when entering this…
Read MoreFitness enthusiast utilizes Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s weight loss surgery program to change his life
Top of His Game Sidelined by sports injuries throughout his youth, Nicholas Durso often put his passion for fitness on hold. Recuperating from injuries acquired on the baseball field or on the basketball court often meant settling for a sedentary lifestyle and piling on excess pounds. Throughout his 20s, the 5-foot 11-inch sports enthusiast tried…
Read MoreMother and son lose 115 pounds during Inova’s 12-week medical weight loss program
Triumph Times Two After losing her husband seven years ago, Amy Stidham was faced with raising her two children singlehandedly while mourning the loss of her partner. As the years went by, she often found herself turning to food for comfort. Dieting helped Stidham shed excess pounds, but she was never able to keep the…
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