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Nibbles and Bites Add Up!
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Nibbles and Bites Add up After weight loss surgery, eating extra bites and grazing on food throughout the day can lead to slow weight loss and even weight gain. If you are ... read more

Add Years to Your Life!
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According to a recent study published in the PLOS Medicine journal, people who exercise live longer than non exercisers despite their weight or body mass index (BMI). The large scale ... read more

Rules of the Road After Weight Loss Surgery
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It is true! There is no magic in weight loss surgery. However, if you find yourself at a “fork in the road” after bariatric surgery, here are some “rules of the road” ... read more

Get “Back on Track”!
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If you are struggling with an extended plateau or have regained weight after your weight loss surgery, then it’s time to reclaim your goals and get “Back on Track!” This program ... read more

Should you or shouldn’t you exercise while sick?
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Just when you are going strong with your resolutions and getting in the groove of regular exercise, you wake up one day with a scratchy throat and runny nose. Should ... read more

Weigh Less, Live More Expo Videos
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If you attended the Centegra Weigh Less, Live More Expo today, hopefully you got to see our fun cooking demo by Registered Dietitian Meg Burnham and try some tasty samples ... read more

Rising Food Costs: How to get the most from your budget
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According to the USDA, overall food costs are expected to rise 3 to 4 percent in 2013, with meat and dairy expected to rise between 2.5 and 5 percent. If ... read more

Weigh Less, Live More Expo recipes
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  If you attended the Centegra Weigh Less, Live More Expo today, hopefully you got to see our fun cooking demo by Registered Dietitian Meg Burnham and try some tasty samples!  ... read more

New Year’s Resolutions
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According to Wikipedia, “A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. A key element ... read more

1-Year Membership Winners!
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  CONGRATULATIONS to our 1-Year Membership winners: Jerry Roberts Dale Prindville Tricia Sales Debra Streeter Michael DeMarco Lauren Hamm Diane Walters Kevin Sindelar Andy Resek Lee Vanvooorhees Gretchen Watters Sharon Kubat Lonnie Swan Hendy De La Rosa Tod Kent Kay Meyer Kelli Goff Mike Ullrich Veronica Ferreira Helga Miczek Colleen Craig Adriana Fil John ... read more

Staying on Your Weight Loss Journey During the Holidays
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It has been written that the holiday season is no longer the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day but the months between Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Here are three ... read more

Healthy Holiday Eating
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Take a minute to think about, and write down, your nutrition/weight goals this holiday season.  The holiday season is not a great time to reach for weight loss or try ... read more

When Coffee isn’t Coffee
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Does your morning routing include a “cup of Joe” (or several)? Do you prefer your coffee black or with cream and or sugar? You may be surprised to find out that ... read more

Keeping an Eye on Portion Sizes
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A lot of times it may not be what you are choosing that is causing weight gain, but how much you are choosing or the portion size that is the ... read more

Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
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Are you one of the 95 percent of Americans who are not getting the recommended 25 to 38g of fiber daily? If you are on track with a weight loss ... read more

Events

Held every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Band Fill Clinic

Dr Heydari has a Walk-In Band Fill Clinic most Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Please call (815) 477-2615 to verify date. Hedari Health Center 80 N. Virginia Street Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Held on select Wednesday and Saturdays
FREE Informational Session

The Centegra Weight-Loss Surgery Center offers monthly informational sessions to help you decide if bariatric surgery is right for you.  Sign up for one of our FREE informational sessions and ... read more

May 28 2013
Grocery Tour: Heart Healthy!

uesday, May 28th, 2013 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM Join our Registered Dietitian for an in-depth grocery store tour. Please register with Centegra Health Bridge Concierge at least 48 hours ... read more

June 13 2013
The Possiblities of Cancer Prevention

Cancer prevention is more than wearing sunscreen and not smoking. There are many factors to consider, such as your environment, genes, diet and exercise. Join Dr. Veerpal Singh, and independent ... read more

Welcome

The new Centegra Weight-Loss Institute offers the most comprehensive medically based weight loss services in McHenry County and northern Kane County. We provide support at every stage of your weight loss, whether you are working toward a total body makeover or simply trying to live a healthier, more active life through diet and exercise. Our full continuum of services includes weight loss surgery, two fitness centers, medical nutrition counseling, wellness screenings, wellness coaching, diabetes centers, and other wellness services.

The Centegra Weight-Loss Institute also offers  bariatric weight loss surgery options, including gastric bypass, LAP Band™ surgery, and Realize Band™ surgery, diabetes treatment and education, and enhanced nutrition/diet programs.  At the new Centegra Weight-Loss Institute, we help you exceed your weight loss expectations. Call us today to get started!

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