Morbidly Obese Chart: Am I Morbidly Obese? (BMI & Surgery Guide)
Definition of Morbid Obesity Calculating BMI (Body Mass Index) is an effective screening tool for measuring body fat based [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-10-14T16:06:13+00:00June 5th, 2018|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: bmi, body mass index, fat shaming, high blood pressure, high bmi, KBI, morbid obesity, obesity issues, obesity problems, overweight, severe obesity, super-morbidly obese, waist circumference|1 Comment
Definition of Morbid Obesity Calculating BMI (Body Mass Index) is an effective screening tool for measuring body fat based [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-04-21T21:07:33+00:00May 17th, 2018|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: biological blueprint, Gut hormones, metabolic reset, metabolic system, Metabolic thermostat, metabolism, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, overfed, overweight, Pharmacotherapy, set point theory, why bariatric surgery|0 Comments
Your body works in ways you won’t believe, and you should understand how it works before you lose weight successfully. [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-12-27T22:31:40+00:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, News & Trends|Tags: bmi, causes of obesity, depression, gout, KBI, key bariatric indicators, Metabolic thermostat, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity problems, obesity related health issues, obesity statistics, Overeating, overweight, pcos, regime, regimen, remedy for gout, risks of being overweight, set point, sleep apnea, will bariatric surgery cure gout, WLS|0 Comments
There are a few key indicators that clearly define that it is time for weight loss surgery. These pointers [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-02-17T17:42:00+00:00January 19th, 2018|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: anesthetic, bariatric surgery, body mass index bmi, complications, high bmi, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, overweight, risks, risks of a high bmi, sleep apnea, too fat, too obese, weight loss|0 Comments
Obesity is a leading contributor to health problems, chronic diseases, and massive healthcare costs in the nation. Most people don't [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-05-24T20:33:08+00:00December 30th, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: back pain, depression, exercise, healthy, home exercises, how to fight depression, improve sleep, mental health, overcoming depression, overweight, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep habits, strength, stress relief, tips, trouble sleeping, weight loss|0 Comments
When considering yoga, many may feel that it is only for those who are already in good shape and capable [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-04-23T15:58:09+00:00June 1st, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: depression, fat, help, overweight|0 Comments
Do You Have a Poor Body Image? Body image can be greatly distorted from internal elements such as mood, emotions, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-02-21T01:25:58+00:00February 16th, 2017|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: adiposity, appetite, body fat percentage, brain, calibrate, hunger hormones, metabolic system, Metabolic thermostat, metabolism, neurohormonal axis, overweight, set point theory|0 Comments
All people have a "set point" weight, and just as we do not have control over our eye color, hair [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-02-17T18:18:00+00:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: benefits, causes, causes of obesity, factors, health benefits, healthy habits, healthy lifestyle, how weight loss surgery helps, improve sleep, lifestyle, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, obesity rates, overweight, risks, sleep apnea, statistics, weight loss success stories, weight loss surgery, what causes obesity|0 Comments
Let's face facts, we are in a world where obesity rates are climbing every year across the globe. Whether obesity [...]