Tools and Resources – Adults
While this site provides you with a large amount of information, we feel it is important that our patients do as much research as possible. We have compiled a list of sites that we feel to be helpful tools to your weight loss journey, and understanding your options.
Generally Helpful Websites
- MyFitnessPal – Our preferred food journal.
- DietDoctor.com – A free online quiz to discover what foods work for you, guided by experts.
- NMSociety.org – Nutrition and Metabolism Society –dedicated to fighting the misinformation about the effectiveness of using carbohydrate restriction to combat diabetes and obesity.
- Baritastic – The #1 app for bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery patients have specific goals, requirements and guidelines before and after surgery. This app was built to track, support and remind users where needed.
Recipe Websites
- Atkins.com
- BMI of Texas Pinterest – Fantastic recipes, inspirational and motivation information
Advocacy and Professional Organizations
- ObesityHelp.com – Support website for patients with obesity
- ObesityAction.org – Advocacy group dedicated to helping patients with obesity
- Obesity.org – The Obesity Society