UW Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery

07/17/2025

Choosing the Right Calorie Tracking App 📲
With so many calorie tracking apps available, it can feel overwhelming to pick the right one. Look for these must-have features to ensure it meets your needs:

Bonus features to consider:
✨ Habit-building tools
✨ Personalized coaching
✨ Meal plans and healthy recipe access
✨ Free or partially free version

When choosing, think about your goals—whether it’s weight management, improving nutrition, or building healthier habits—and pick an app that feels sustainable for you.

07/01/2025

Happy 4th of July🎆⛱

06/25/2025

Tips for Choosing Quality Supplements

There’s a lot of confusion (and even counterfeit products!) in the world of supplements. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the real deal:

🔍 Look for Third-Party Verified Brands
That means they’re tested for quality, safety & potency!

🏅 Trusted, High-Quality Brands:
Centrum, Garden of Life, HUM, Kirkland, Life Extension, MegaFood, Metagenics, Nature Made, NOW, Olly, One A Day, Ora Organic, PURE Encapsulations, Ritual, Thorne

🛒 Buy Directly from the Brand’s Website
Avoid counterfeit or expired products by purchasing direct from the source.

⚠️ Skip gummies, patches, and skin vitamins
These often have unreliable dosing and lower effectiveness.

Your health is worth the extra step! 💪✨

How to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Supplements Online - ConsumerLab.com

06/10/2025

Here are some Happy & Healthy Summer Tips to help you enjoy the season while feeling your best:

🌞 Stay Hydrated
• Drink plenty of water—aim for at least 8 cups a day, more if you're active or in the heat.
• Infuse with lemon, mint, berries, or cucumber for a refreshing twist.
🚶‍♀️ Move More, Outside
• Take advantage of the sunshine with walks, hikes, biking, or swimming.
• Even 20 minutes of outdoor movement boosts your mood and energy.
😎 Protect Your Skin
• Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily—even on cloudy days.
• Reapply every 2 hours and wear hats or UV-protective clothing.
🧘 Prioritize Mental Wellness
• Make time for joyful activities—reading, journaling, unplugging, or sitting in nature.

06/05/2025

Let’s Build Healthy Habits!
Healthy change starts small. You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight—just take one step at a time.
✅ Start Small
Choose one or two habits you can realistically stick with. That could be drinking more water, walking 10 minutes a day, or eating an extra serving of veggies.
🌟 Stay Consistent
Small actions done daily add up to big results over time. Build momentum with consistency, not perfection.
🎯 Set Realistic Goals
Avoid feeling overwhelmed by focusing on habits that fit your life. Once those feel easy, you can add more.
🌿 Progress, not perfection. Every small change counts!

05/27/2025

Best Recipe for Self-Care 😍

05/20/2025

You're not alone. It may be a challenging time for many. The University of Washington’s Right as Rain newsletter offers helpful tips on finding joy, as well as insightful articles about how depression, nutrition, and exercise all play a role in mental health. It’s worth a read!

Healthy living inspired by the Pacific Northwest

05/12/2025

It’s National Bicycle Week! Whether you're a weekend rider or a daily commuter, we’d love to hear from you—what’s your favorite bike path or trail? Share your go-to ride or a hidden gem you enjoy! 🛴🚲

05/07/2025

We love our nurses! See what they have to say. 🥰

05/07/2025

Happy Nurses Week! 😍👩‍⚕️

04/29/2025

Spring is here! Time to enjoy the beautiful PNW. We want to know, what's your favorite hike/walk/bike ride? 🏔🚵‍♀️

11/05/2024

Join us for a special support group coming tomorrow, November 6 and next Wednesday, November 13 where we will work on changing our mindset regarding the goals we set for ourselves with Dave Gerson, PhD. We will have the same presentation for our first Wednesday Surgery group and our second Wednesday Medically Managed group. We'd love to have you join us!
Please register for this event via our Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery website (https://www.uwmedicine.org/locations/center-for-weight-loss) under the "Overview/Resources" tab near the bottom of the page.