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		<title>Making the Weight Loss Surgery Decision</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Something is wrong. I&#8217;m going to the gym everyday, I&#8217;m following diets. I know how much I&#8217;m taking in, and I just can&#8217;t lose any weight.&#8221;
Does this sound familiar? It&#8217;s the story of Karen, a valued patient of our Dallas, TX clinic. The results of Karen&#8217;s gastric bypass surgery are inspiring, but the decision wasn&#8217;t easy. If you&#8217;re on the fence about weight loss surgery, Dr. Barker and his staff can help. During your initial consultation, we&#8217;ll review your health history, discuss your previous weight loss strategies and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/08/making-the-weight-loss-surgery-decision/</link>
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		<title>Updates on Teen Obesity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While physicians are pleased to see obesity rates declining (or plateauing) for many adolescent groups, research indicates that obesity is still increasing among some racial and ethnic groups. The recent study, conducted by the University of California San Francisco, will be published in the Sept. 2010 edition of Pediatrics. 
&#8220;While the decline and stabilization of obesity among certain groups  is encouraging, we are seeing an increase in disparities that is  troubling, especially among the most severely obese youth,&#8221; said the study&#8217;s first  author, Kristine Madsen, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/08/updates-on-teen-obesity/</link>
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		<title>New Research Explores the Value of Mind Control in Weight Loss</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New data presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior annual meeting indicates that dieters may be able to control their food consumption by manipulating their minds.
The study found that test subjects felt &#8220;fuller&#8221; and more satisfied after eating portions that seemed larger than they were. For example, in one experiment, participants were provided with a list of smoothie ingredients. 1/2 were shown pictures small fruit portions, while the others were shown images of larger fruit portion. Participants were then asked to rate their hunger before [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/07/new-research-explores-the-value-of-mind-control-in-weight-loss/</link>
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		<title>Neck Circumference Used to Screen for Childhood Obesity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio of height to weight, was the previous gold  standard for determining child obesity, researchers assert that there&#8217;s now a  more accurate way to measure dangerous body fat levels. According to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, pediatricians should consider using neck circumference when assessing children for future weight problems.
Published in the renowned journal, Pediatrics, this recent study indicates that measuring neck circumference is (1) faster than other BMI measurement methods, (2) more consistent than waist measurements, which may vary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/07/neck-circumference-used-to-screen-for-childhood-obesity/</link>
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		<title>Inspirational Quote for the Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.&#8221;
&#8211;Maria Robinson
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		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/06/inspirational-quote-for-the-week-7/</link>
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		<title>ABC Family Program Addresses Teen Obesity in a New Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a world of thin celebrities, the new TV show, Huge, is making a statement. Debuting on ABC Family on Mon., June 28, Huge focuses on a group of teens who make friends, experience romance and transform their minds and bodies&#8211;all while attending a weight loss camp.
&#8220;We&#8217;re the first full plus-size cast, I think, in the history of TV.  It&#8217;s so amazing and so groundbreaking and such an honor to be part of  it. We&#8217;re showing the world most of America is not a size 2,&#8221; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/06/abc-family-program-addresses-teen-obesity-in-a-new-way/</link>
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		<title>Barker Bariatric Clothing Exchange</title>
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Wednesday, June 30 at 6:30 PM
Join us on June 30 to replenish your closets at Barker Bariatric&#8217;s Clothing Exchange! No matter what stage you&#8217;re at in your weight loss journey, this event is designed to fill in the wardrobe gaps as you&#8217;re losing weight.
Ready to help others through their weight loss transition? Bring your gently used clothing to Barker Bariatric by tomorrow. Patients participating or donating items are free to shop around for their own clothing needs.
It&#8217;s free to attend the Clothing Exchange, and all donated items are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/06/barker-bariatric-clothing-exchange/</link>
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		<title>Night Owls Beware: Lack of Sleep Linked to Male Teen Weight Gain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that adolescents&#8211;both middle school and high school age&#8211;sacrifice sleep for studying and socializing. However, researchers are now discovering that this lack of proper sleep may be playing a role in teen weight gain&#8211;especially among males.

The study, conducted by scientists at the Center for Child Health, Behavior and  Development at Seattle Children&#8217;s  Research Institute, sampled over 700 teens. Findings indicated that the less sleep teen boys get, the more likely they are to be obese. The study also indicated that the sleep/weight gain relationship [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/06/night-owls-beware-lack-of-sleep-linked-to-male-teen-weight-gain/</link>
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		<title>Barker Bariatric Sponsors Patient Appreciation Picnic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here at Barker Bariatric, we&#8217;re proud of our patients&#8217; success. We also realize the critical role that family and friends play in supporting their surgical recoveries and lifestyle changes. To celebrate the opportunity we have to partner with hundreds of patients during their weight loss journey, we&#8217;re hosting an upcoming picnic and afternoon celebration at White Rock Lake. The gathering is a great opportunity to make new friends, hear inspiring stories and meet the Barker Bariatric team.

Details:
Join us on Saturday, June 5 at 11:45 a.m. We&#8217;ll gather at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/05/barker-bariatric-sponsors-patient-appreciation-picnic/</link>
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		<title>Inspirational Thought for the Week: It&#8217;s All In Your Attitude</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that attitude plays a significant role in our success&#8211;and weight loss success is no exception. According to Isabelle Berard, fitness and health enthusiast, &#8220;There is a difference between just being interested in doing  something and engaging yourself towards it. It&#8217;s about your  attitude!&#8221; Adopting this &#8220;can-do&#8221; attitude helped Isabelle lose 52 pounds in 5 months, and it can go a long way toward helping you achieve your goals, as well.
How can you maintain a healthy, proactive attitude in the midst of weight loss [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.drwbarker.com/index.php/05/inspirational-thought-for-the-week-its-all-in-your-attitude/</link>
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