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.
29-year-old Leana has struggled with her weight since she was a teenager. At a young age, Leana discovered that she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones that creates problems within the ovaries. Symptoms of PCOS include weight gain and difficulty losing weight, among others. Leana had experienced …
The ketogenic (“keto”) diet is an extremely low carbohydrate and very high fat diet that has been gaining popularity as of late. The diet typically involves eliminating carbohydrate containing foods (like grains, starchy vegetables, legumes, fruit and some milk products), consuming moderate amounts of protein and very high amounts of fat. On this diet, typically …
Having bariatric surgery can be a big decision when it comes to your finances. However, surgery can actually reduce both the direct and indirect costs of obesity as well as its related medical conditions. Reviews of weight loss procedure costs show that bariatric surgery is a long-term investment for your health. It could save money …
Oftentimes, individuals use the words “meal replacement” and “protein shake” interchangeably when in fact, they are two completely different products. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), there are very strict guidelines that a meal replacement must adhere to in order to ensure it meets the body’s requirements. For example, a meal replacement must …
My name is Brea, I am 36 years old and a mother to 3 children. I have struggled with my weight pretty much my entire life. As a kid I was very active and played sports, but I could never get my weight in check. Throughout my life, there were moments where I would be …
Having a consultation with a surgeon before deciding to have bariatric surgery – or any kind of surgery, for that matter – is an important part of the decision process and essential to having a good, safe surgical experience. Consultations can teach you more about the clinic you’re researching, the programs they offer as well …
I had my Mini Gastric Bypass procedure on November 19, 2018 and the changes that have occurred over the last 7 months are still surreal to me. Daily life is significantly easier, and I've noticed so many positive changes aside from dropping the weight (85 pounds so far and counting!). One of the main reasons …
Sun! Sand! Sleeves? Margaritas and MGBs? There are many alluring aspects of heading south, including the reduced cost of surgery; however, we can’t stress enough how a surgery itself is insufficient at improving one’s health and wellness. Setting aside the issue that out-of-country surgeries are not subject to the same vigilant approval systems, inspection criteria, …
Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that only continues to grow, the World Health Organization (WHO) states on their website.[1] It can not only alter your quality of life, but it can cause serious medical conditions as well. According to a recent article published on CTV News, it was discovered that pancreatic cancer can be linked …
There it is, sitting in the corner of your bathroom; seemingly innocent, but we all know better. That daunting inanimate object is pushing you to run, but also pulling you to stay. It’s the shake-in-your-socks (because that’s all you’re wearing!) SCALE!!! So many of us have established a love/hate relationship with this device. Over the years …
