Dr. Michael A. Snyder MD
Dr. Michael A. Snyder is a board-certified general surgeon, an active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and one of the leading weight-loss surgeons in the country. In addition to being a published author of "Why Diets Don't Work," he is also the founder of the "Be Full, Eat Less" approach to weight management and has developed an all-natural food line that provides the benefits of weight loss surgery with a simple approach. His creations include Fullbar (GNC's Product of the Year in 2008), Fullbites, Aquafull and Truffulls, which are sold in 38,000 locations around the country.
He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, received his medical doctorate from the University of Miami, and completed his residency and internship in general surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. In total, he has performed more than 3,000 primary bariatric surgeries, specializing in minimally-invasive (laparoscopic) and bariatric surgery.
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He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, received his medical doctorate from the University of Miami, and completed his residency and internship in general surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. In total, he has performed more than 3,000 primary bariatric surgeries, specializing in minimally-invasive (laparoscopic) and bariatric surgery.
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Bariatric Surgeon, Author of "Why Diets Don't Work" and Creator of Fullbar
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Easy Diet Tip: Minimize Fancy Coffees and Sports DrinksBe careful about what you drink. Read the labels, watch the serving size, and when in doubt, hydrate with water.
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Maintaining a Healthy LifestyleWeight loss success is based on real long-term goals, not constant junk food relapses. -
Make Protein 50% to 75% of Each Meal This Diet SeasonProtein and weight loss go hand in hand. The nutrient should be about 50 to 75 percent of each meal as you diet this summer. -
Eat More to Weigh LessWhile eating "three square meals per day" sounds far healthier than eating "five to six small meals a day", the former is actually a recipe for a metabolic disaster. -
The Role of Fullness in Weight ControlWhy is fullness so important? It's a very profound feeling. We know if we're full intuitively. It's all about your brain. It will tell you when you're full and you don't need to eat further.
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In Dieting, Limit Popcorn, Rice, Potatoes, Bread and PastaModulate white stuff in your diet: popcorn, rice, potatoes, bread and pasta. They make you hungrier by raising your insulin level. Make the white stuff about a 1/3 to 1/2 of your protein serving. -
How to Include Desserts and Sweets in Your DietHow do you deal with a sweet tooth? Be nice to yourself and include them. If you need sweets and desserts, work them into your schedule, don't be impulsive and make sure the portions are reasonable. -
Soda, Pop, Fancy Coffees and Sports Drinks Are Dieting Enemy No. 1The best thing you can do when managing your weight is to eliminate empty liquid calories. Sodas, sports drinks and fancy domed coffees put too much stress on your body. Trying to be perfect in dieting is boring and not sustainable. But pay attention to these empty calories. -
Stop Counting CaloriesCounting calories can be torture. While you should avoid the calorie-dense foods that don't provide nutrition, you should think about what is right for you. -
How Drinking Water Helps You Lose WeightDrinking water and getting hydrated have a filling effect in your stomach. Water, in addition to helping with losing weight, also keeps your cellular functions at proper levels and eliminate waste. Hydration is cornerstone of sustainable weight. -
Exercise vs. Being ActiveChoosing an active lifestyle over exercise is a better option for losing weight. Incorporating healthy activities into your everyday life means you'll have better prospects for losing weight than heading to the gym. -
How Much Weight Should I Lose?How much weight can you lose -- and feel good about it? You can lose a lot of weight but feel miserable. Real weight-loss is sustainable weight-loss without destroying your life. Be reasonable. Be realistic. -
Two Easy Weight-Loss Factors: Water and White StuffHelp yourself lose weight by limiting your portions of white, starchy, surgery carbs, and by boosting your water intake. -
Weight-Loss Truths: Be a Realist, Know Yourself, Use the Right ToolsIf you are real with yourself about your goals, the reasons behind them and the tools that you can practically incorporate into your life, you will find that controlling your weight can be a journey into better understanding yourself. -
Easy Diet Tip: Beware of Soda, Energy Drinks and Fancy CoffeesLike a Trojan horse, fancy coffee drinks, sports drinks and sodas sneak their way into your daily meals and pack on the pounds without you noticing. Take for example a can of regular cola. As little as 16-ounce can carry as many as 200 calories. -
What Kevin Smith Can Teach Us About ObesityAfter his "too-fat-to-fly" incident with Southwest Airlines, Kevin Smith should be applauded for exposing the discrimination he must face in many parts of his life.