Momentum Newsletter: Issue #8 - Winter 2017

On January 24, 2017, Danielle will be turning 40. While most people don’t purchase birthday gifts for themselves, Danielle did. She gave herself the chance to have many more birthdays by having bariatric surgery at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. Check out her story!

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists is excited to announce that our partner hospital, Iowa Specialty Hospital, has been named a 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey and has received credentialing from DNV GL Healthcare through 2019.

Do you ever notice how your cravings seem to skyrocket at night and sometimes you feel a loss of control? While it may seem as though this is a flaw within your self-control, it is actually a matter of basic human function. Everyone has four main hormones that are related to hunger and appetite and one that is related to stress, which can also increase appetite.

The winter months can prove to be dangerous with severe weather conditions, ice and blizzards. If you can’t make it to the gym because of bad weather, get creative and try these indoor home fitness tips!

We've got two new recipes for your to add to your recipe box and meal plans! Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash and Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad.

Join us on April 29th for the second Annual IWLS Celebration Walk to celebrate all of our patients and their weight loss success and continued commitment to living healthier, happier lives. Click for details!