As a married couple, both my husband, Mike, and I had struggled with our weight for as long as I can remember. We tried just about everything you can think of from Slim-Fast to Atkins. We could get some pounds off, but when the “diet” was over, the pounds would
When I think of the word 'hash' one thing comes to mind - Hormel canned corned beef hash. My Daddy used to pop open a can, scoop it into a skillet, heat it up, and spoon it onto a piece of loaf bread, fold the bread in half (like a
Celebrating Meg's Journey Before and After Lap-Band! Being overweight during my childhood was the reason I went into teaching. I wanted to make sure that children grew up with a strong sense of self-confidence. I wanted to instill in them that even when they battled something, they would know that
There are food choices we make that obviously contain mostly sugar. With these choices, we are aware that we are eating sugar. However, there are many food choices we make that have hidden sugar that we may not be aware of. I'm not talking about the natural sugar that is
I have to admit to cooking the Mexican Pulled Pork in my slow cooker at least once a month and making many bariatric perfectly-portioned meals from it. I decided to add a cauliflower mash topping, as a pie - a healthy one. The duo is perfect for WLS'ers and anyone. It’s
Lipedema May Increase Obesity in Women Fat on the outside of the body is called Subcutaneous (beneath the skin) Adipose Tissue (SAT). Increased SAT around the hips, buttocks and thighs is gynoid obesity; excess abdominal SAT is common in men and is called android obesity. Android obesity increases the
Have you swayed a bit from your normal eating routine? Do you want to get back on track with your healthy eating? Whether you’re reading this on January 1st, March 26th or October 2nd, you can get back on track anytime. Here are five essential principles that you can follow to
Obesity has always been a huge part of my life – both negatively and (now) positively. As a child, obesity affected me in ways that a child never realizes until they grow up. As an adult, my weight was more than just a physical problem, but a strain on my
We’ve been celebrating the bariatric community’s success and commitment to health since our first conference in 2004! The annual ObesityHelp National Conferences brings together patients that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with the common goals of weight loss, improved health, and wellness. There is always a very special connection
Congratulations on taking control of your life, and choosing to live healthy. This was a difficult path and a great accomplishment that you completed. Be proud! After massive weight loss (MWL), many patients do not feel satisfied. Despite obvious improvements in health, BMI, and appearance, many patients feel they are
