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  • Patient Stories

    Man's Life is Transformed After Having Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Sam Hamood was once a self-described scrawny guy. After joining the Navy, he changed his physique through diligence and discipline, adding pounds of muscle to his 6-foot, 1-inch frame. “When you are out to sea or in a foreign country, eating excessively and drinking all the time isn’t an option,” he ...

    • Monday, August 2nd, 2010

  • Scripps in the News

    Scripps Clinic Physician Provides Recommendations for Weight Loss Plateaus

    Ken Fujioka, MD, director of the Center for Weight Management at Scripps Clinic, was interviewed for an article recently in the San Diego Union-Tribune. Dr. Fujioka provided recommendations for weight loss plateaus. Read Losing Your Edge

  • Patient Stories

    Surgery Helps Ease Woman's Lifelong Struggle With Weight

    For most of her life, Susan M. unsuccessfully waged war with her weight. “Food was my drug of choice. I was heavy—even as a child,” said the 59-year-old. “Over the years, I went on so many diets. I could lose weight, but I couldn’t keep it off.” At the peak of her struggle, Susan hit 282 pounds. A ...

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    Food for Thought

    Our nutrition and metabolism expert offers simple suggestions to help you get slim and stay healthy. In today’s fast-paced, on-the-go society, it’s no wonder that people hoping to lose weight turn to quick fixes like fad diets and diet pills. Between our full-time jobs, families, errands, and ...

    • Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

  • Health and Wellness

    Holiday Feasts Can Still Be Healthy

    by Danielle Lipparelli, M.S., R.D. When the holidays draw near, my thoughts are instantly besieged with memories of family gatherings, twinkling lights, mouth-watering entrees and sumptuous desserts.This is that time of year we celebrate and feast. As a registered dietitian, I’m often asked ...

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    Study Finds Exercise More Important than Diet in Losing Weight

    Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to increase your physical activity? Perhaps you joined a gym or began taking brisk walks three or more days a week? If so, and you’re still waiting to see the results, you should continue with your exercise routine – or even step it up a ...