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(BMI) Bariatric Medical Institute

A complete weight loss solution where you have unlimited one-on-one sessions with a team of doctors,
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Much like telling someone that they should "buy low and sell high" to make money in the stock market, telling someone "eat less and exercise more" for weight loss has little value. Utilizing the latest research, our staff of health professionals work with you one-on-one to guide you using the most effective methods of weight management. We don't believe in "ideal" weights at BMI, or simple measure

ments like body fat percentages to tell us or you what you "should" weigh. Instead our focus is around the central theme of what we refer to as "Best Weight", which is whatever weight you reach living the healthiest life you can honestly and realistically enjoy. While undereating and overexercising certainly can lead to short term results born out of suffering, we believe you need to actually like the life you're living while you're losing the weight or else you're never going to keep it off. Simply put, there comes a point when a person can't happily eat less and can't happily exercise more and your weight living that life is what we call your Best Weight.

07/23/2025

𝑈𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑤𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑤𝑛? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬!

𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘴
Rinse, hull, and freeze strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. They’re perfect for smoothies, yogurt bowls, or cooked into your morning oats. The future you will be grateful!

𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘮
Simmer chopped berries with a splash of lemon juice and a sweetener (honey, maple syrup, sugar), then stir in chia seeds. This quick jam is great on toast, yogurt, or as a topping for pancakes.

𝘈𝘥𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘴
Fresh strawberries pair well with baby spinach, goat cheese, toasted nuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing summer salad.

𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘖𝘢𝘵𝘴
Dice and mix into overnight oats for a naturally sweet, vitamin C–rich breakfast.

𝘋𝘐𝘠 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘴
Add sliced strawberries to ice cube trays with water or lemon juice. They’re a fun way to flavour your water or homemade iced tea.

𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨
Can’t use them all? Consider sharing with neighbours to reduce waste!

Enjoy the bounty while it lasts!
***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/22/2025

Many people enjoy having an alcoholic beverage🍸🍹🍷, but unfortunately the calories from alcoholic beverages can add up quickly! Here are some tips and ideas that can be helpful to consider so that you can still enjoy a delicious drink.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲: Having a cocktail you enjoy may be a better option than having a few lower calorie alternatives for some people. Go for what you really want, sip on it slowly, and savour the taste.
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐲: Cocktails like margaritas, mojitos, and Cosmopolitans can be modified by adding less simple syrup (sugar) into them. Ask your bartender for ‘light simple syrup’ or ‘no simple syrup’ to save yourself some extra calories.
𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: If you’d prefer not to drink, consider having a plain or flavoured sparkling water. Experiment with adding citrus, fresh or frozen fruit and fresh herbs for extra flavour.
𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: Make sure to drink lots of water when having an alcoholic drink. This can help aid in portion control encouraging less alcoholic beverage consumption and ensure you stay hydrated.

If you are interested in learning more about the latest research and recommendations for alcohol use, see Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health here: https://www.ccsa.ca/en/guidance-tools-resources/substance-use-and-addiction/alcohol/canadas-guidance-alcohol-and-health

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/17/2025

🚗💨 Healthy Car Snacks for Your Next Road Trip

Skip the overpriced gas station snacks and pack snacks to keep your energy up and hunger at bay on the road:

🥚 Protein-Packed:
• Hard-boiled eggs (pre-peeled)
• Cheese sticks or Babybel
• Greek yogurt tubes (freeze 'em!)
• Turkey Pepperettes

🥜 Nuts & Seeds:
• Almonds or trail mix (pre-portioned)
• Pumpkin or sunflower seeds

🍎 Fresh & Easy Produce:
• Apple slices, grapes, or clementines
• Baby carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes
• Bananas (nature’s grab-and-go snack!)

🍿 Crunchy & Satisfying:
• Whole grain crackers or popcorn
• Rice cakes
• Nut butter wraps or hummus packs
• Granola bars (look for 6–10g protein,

07/15/2025

🌞 Struggling to Get the Kids Off Screens This Summer?
You're not alone — with less routine, screens can quickly become the default. But movement matters for mood, sleep, and overall health.

Here are some realistic, no-pressure ways to encourage more activity this summer:

🏕️ Create a Loose Daily Rhythm
Try anchoring the day with a few flexible "movement moments" — like a morning walk, a post-lunch stretch, or a dance break before dinner.

🌳 Build in Outdoor Time
Set a goal for at least 1–2 outdoor sessions per day. Sidewalk chalk, bike rides, water balloons, or just nature walks = screen-free movement.

🎯 Make it a Game
Try scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, or challenges like “how many jumping jacks can you do during a commercial?”

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Involve the Whole Family
Kids are more likely to join in if you move too! Go for a family walk, play tag, or kick a ball around the backyard.

Any movement counts, so be creative and have fun with it! What is your favourite way to get kids moving on summer vacation? Let us know in the comments!

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/11/2025

𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝🍎🍑🍊🍐🍓🫐🍅

Who ever said salads were only meant for vegetables never tried a delicious peach in a salad. Adding fruit to your salad is a great way to increase variety, change up flavours, and add nutrition! Whether its peaches, plums, apples, or pears they can add vitamins, fibre, and colour to your meal.

Have you ever added fruit to your salads? If you are looking for a recipe to try, check out this link for a yummy 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/peach-salad/ -recipe-container-25297

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/10/2025

Craving something crispy but want to stay aligned with your health goals? Here are some crunchy snack swaps to try:

🥕 Veggie Crunch: Carrots, snap peas, or bell peppers with hummus, guac, or Greek yogurt dip

🫛Legumes: Roasted chickpeas or steamed edamame with a sprinkle of salt – protein-packed and full of fiber!

🍿 Savory & Satisfying: Air-popped popcorn with garlic powder OR seaweed snacks

🍞 Whole Grain + Protein Combos
- High-fiber crackers topped with cottage cheese, tuna, or hard-boiled egg
- Baked mini pita chips with salsa or tzatziki

🧀 Protein-Rich Options: Cheese crisps (like Whisps or baked parmesan rounds)

What is your favourite salty snack? Leave us a comment below!

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/04/2025

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺-𝘵𝘰-𝘨𝘰 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘸𝘭 – 𝘕𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘬, 𝘕𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘴 🥢

This vibrant poke bowl is all about assemble-only convenience. There is no cooking required once the ingredients are prepped. This is a nourishing, balanced meal that can be prepped ahead and simply assembled when you’re ready to eat.

You can store each component separately in airtight containers, then build your bowl just before serving for that crisp, fresh texture, making it ideal for busy days, lunches on the go, or a satisfying summer dinner!

https://somebodyfeedseb.com/smoked-salmon-poke-bowl/

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/03/2025

The summer season is often filled with cottage weekend getaways that are meant to be relaxing and making memories with friends and family. Here is an example grocery list to make your meal planning stress free and keep your weekend focused on the fun:
Breakfast 🍞🍳🍎🍌🍊
- Whole grain bread
- Eggs
- Fruits
- Greek yogurt
- Nut butter
- Coffee + Milk

Lunch & Snacks🧀🥨🥕🥦🫛
- Cheese
- Whole grain crackers or pita
- Mixed veggies or a veggie tray
- Dips like hummus, tzatziki, or baba ganoush
- Popcorn
- Nuts & Trail Mix

Dinner🍗🍔🥗🥔
- Protein options: chicken, burgers, tofu
- Corn on the cob
- Salad - pre mixed or homemade
- Pasta salad
- Roasted potatoes

Pantry Staples🧂
- Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Spices
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish etc.)

And don't forget some of the foods that are just for fun! Whether that be ice cream, s'mores kits, or some favourite beverages! Healthy eating is all about balance, and there is space for all foods to fit!

Comment your favourite recipe to make on a weekend away!

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day 🍁

06/26/2025

👃👅👂👀✋ What do picky eating and the 5 senses have in common? A lot more than you might think!

For some kids, trying new foods can be overwhelming and scary. Trying new foods is a complete sensory experience - taste, sight, smell, sound, and touch. Newness in all of these areas, can make kids very hesitant to try new foods.

If you have a child with a short list of safe foods, start by presenting new foods that have some "senses" in common with their accepted foods. A few examples are:

Goldfish Crackers --> Square Cheese Crackers (Different shape, same flavour)
Red Apple --> Green Apple (Same shape and texture, different colour and taste)
Chicken Nuggets --> Homemade breaded chicken breast (Same look, different texture)

These may seem like small changes...and they are! But it is these small changes that can build up to big results and help kids build confidence in trying new foods and expand their list of accepted foods.

What is a food you having been wanting to introduce to your child? Leave us a comment below!

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

06/24/2025

Patio season can be a great way to connect with friends and family as the weather gets better ☀️ However, it can also be a challenging environment for folks working on health goals as it is often associated with alcoholic beverages and high calorie or fried foods. Try out some of these tips to navigate your next patio and still stay aligned with your health goals:

1. Do not arrive starving. Plan to have a high protein snack prior to your outing, to help with managing hunger and making informed food choices.

2. Monitor alcohol intake. Calories in alcohol can add up fast. Consider setting a limit of alcoholic beverages you plan to consume, alternating alcoholic beverages and water, or opting out all together.

3. Check out the menu in advance. Many menus are posted online and investigate what options would help you eat most in line with your goals.

4. Savour the best! We all have our favourites on a patio happy hour menu. Choose which items you love the most and mindfully enjoy them. All foods can fit into a balanced diet!

Comment below, what is your favourite item on a happy hour menu?

***𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝐼𝐾𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑂𝐿𝐿𝑂𝑊 𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒.***

06/20/2025

Berry season is here! Whether you are a blueberry or strawberry lover, there are so many nutrition benefits in berries.

🫐 Top Nutritional Benefits of Berries
Rich in Antioxidants
Berries like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries are packed with antioxidants.

High in Fibre
Most berries contain 3–8 grams of fibre per cup, helping to support digestion and promote satiety.

Blood Sugar-Friendly
Despite their natural sugars, berries have a low glycemic index and are often well-tolerated by individuals managing blood sugar levels.

Low in Calories & Naturally Sweet
Berries are a great option for folks looking to be in a calorie deficit, as it is a naturally low calorie option.

What berry are you picking up at the store next?🍓🫐🍇

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Created out of frustration from seeing the weight of patients yo-yo, our program was designed after careful study of scientific, peer reviewed studies that looked not only at how individuals lost their weight, but also how they kept it off for five years or more.

We don't believe in "ideal" weights at BMI, or simple measurements like body fat percentages to tell us or you what you "should" weigh. Instead our focus is around the central theme of what we refer to as "Best Weight", which is whatever weight you reach living the healthiest life you can honestly and realistically enjoy. While undereating and overexercising certainly can lead to short term results born out of suffering, we believe you need to actually like the life you're living while you're losing the weight or else you're never going to keep it off. Simply put, there comes a point when a person can't happily eat less and can't happily exercise more and your weight living that life is what we call your Best Weight.

Of course, as with anything complicated in life, there are proven strategies that greatly improve your odds of success. Over the course of our four phased program you'll learn how to use food to control it, rather than letting it control you. You'll learn to shut down your most powerful cravings, make friends with the all-powerful scale, how to indulge in previously forbidden foods, and that exercise isn't about how many calories you burn, but rather how much fun you can have burning them. Most importantly you'll learn that successful weight management isn't about suffering, but about organization and thinking