UW Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery

06/08/2026

If you're trying to maintain your weight or lose weight, the way you start your morning can help set the tone for the rest of the day. The most effective habits are usually simple and sustainable.

05/29/2026

Goodbye May, hello sunshine season ☀️🌿
Ending the month feeling grateful, refreshed, and motivated to keep choosing healthy habits, happy moments, and time outdoors. Here’s to summer energy, fresh starts, nourishing food, peaceful walks, and making memories in the sunshine. 💛

June, I’m ready for you!

05/11/2026

Happy International Nurses Day!
Thank you, Sofia and Eileen, for your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts supporting the Center for Weight Loss Team.

Your hard work, kindness, and commitment make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of patients and colleagues alike. We truly appreciate all that you do and celebrate the care and professionalism you bring to your work. 💙

04/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating our newest robotic surgeon, Dr. Judy Chen! 🎉👏

Robotic bariatric surgery is another minimally invasive approach to weight-loss surgery.

We’re proud to have Dr. Chen on our team and look forward to the impact she’ll make in advancing patient care!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍
That sentiment goes both ways—taking care of the planet and yourself aren’t separate things; they reinforce each other.
7 easy ways to give back to the Earth—and yourself:

04/01/2026

What are some of the ways that keep you motivated and going? Make A Game of It!

Staying motivated with weight loss isn’t really about one big burst of inspiration—it’s about building a system that keeps you going even on low-energy days. Most people who succeed rely on a mix of mindset, habits, and small wins rather than pure willpower.

Motivation isn’t something you have—it’s something you create through action.
Once you start stacking small wins, motivation shows up after, not before

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03/17/2026

💙✨ The Power of Social Workers – Celebrating Social Work Day! ✨💙

The power of social workers lies in their compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to helping others. Every day, they stand beside individuals and families during life’s most challenging moments — offering hope, support, and guidance.

Today, we honor and thank all social workers for the powerful impact you make in our communities. Your dedication truly transforms lives.

03/11/2026

💚✨ The Power of a Nutritionist – Celebrating Nutrition Month! ✨💚

Behind every healthy choice is guidance, knowledge, and support. The power of a nutritionist goes beyond meal plans — it’s about empowering individuals to build sustainable habits, prevent disease, and improve overall well-being.

🥗 Personalized nutrition guidance
📚 Evidence-based education
💪 Support for lifestyle changes
❤️ Encouragement every step of the way

This Nutrition Month, we say thank you to all nutritionists for their dedication to helping others live healthier, stronger lives.

03/09/2026

03/04/2026

by Kelli Richardson, RD You’ve probably heard the generic advice before: Eat your fruits and veggies. Limit how many sugary beverages you drink. Your neighbor has probably heard this too — regardless of how you both identify with gender. However, should men and women be prioritizing different nu...