SmartShape Weight Loss Centre
190 Attwell Drive, Suite 490
Toronto, ON M9W 6H8
Phone: (888) 278-7952
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Did you know that the Lap-Band® bariatric procedure may be tax deductible? Federal input tax credits are available for some medical procedures. You may be eligible to submit or procedures as a Medical Expense on your Income Tax return. Talk to your financial advisor or accountant or to learn more, please visit the Canada Revenue …
Terry was a compulsive eater; no matter what diet he tried, he couldn’t gain control over what he ate. His compulsive eating behavior had reached the point where it was limiting his ability to participate in activities with his children. Even more concerning was the news that his weight was also threatening his life. At …
A Canada-wide survey found that the majority of Canadians are not aware of the link between being overweight or obese and getting cancer. It’s as much as getting heart disease and diabetes. A recent review from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) reported that approximately one-third of all cancers can be prevented through “a combination …
When you are ready to go ahead with your bariatric surgical procedure it is important for you to know that there are a number of different types of gastric bands that surgeons will use. It is also important for you to know that they are not all the same. You should ask your surgeon which …
Netflix can wait. Grab your honey and get moving with these active inspirations from the Heart and Stroke Foundation! For full details visit: http://blog.heartandstroke.ca/2016/02/active-date-ideas/
Dietitians of Canada are kicking Nutrition Month off on February 23rd with a campaign dedicated to supporting Canadians in making small changes to their eating – one meal at a time. The goal of the campaign is to provide information and guidance to make it a little easier for Canadians to improve diet quality and …
Wade was a prisoner of his hunger. He felt it was all-consuming, leaving him tired, unmotivated and literally stuck in his chair. No matter what weight loss program or diet he tried, he soon slipped back into his old ways… food won again and again. One day Wade had a conversation with a friend who had …
A lot of attention is always focused on Valentine’s Day but we here at SmartShape™ think the most important heart-related event in February is The Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Heart Month campaign which raises research money to fund heart research, while providing information on how to stay ‘heart-healthy’. About 90% of Canadians have at least …
My name is Samantha and I became overweight after the birth of my third child. My priority was my family and like all moms out there, I didn’t make time for myself. I tried your usual diet programs available, in losing the weight, for about 4 years only to gain it back. I was unhappy …
Sleep more: Lack of sleep decreases impacts metabolic and hormonal functions that scientists are still trying to figure out. Try to sleep at least 7 hours a night. Eat breakfast: Eating early in the day after awaking helps signal a start to your day for your body’s metabolism. Even a small amount of yogurt and fruit …
