I love green beans and grew up with the ubiquitous green bean casserole at the holidays. I have looked for ways to have something with some of the same elements, but without the goopy high sodium soups, and often over cooked, limp green beans. I also did not want the
Celebrating Rhonda's VSG Journey! I have been overweight my entire life. I grew up being called "Thunder Thighs" by my brother, who was a body builder. Even at around 140 lbs when I graduated high school, I was teased about being fat. I did diets over the years, even twice
This winter looks like it is going to be a very cold one! There’s no time like the present to start to winterize essential items, and that includes your health. Your body works hard to maintain your body temperature and works even harder when we are losing weight. As we exercise,
A client shared a photo, and the image stays with me. It’s a young girl, standing tall on a balance beam. So proud. So beautiful. I imagine she just danced gleefully, her 9 year-old limbs performing a both exquisite and adorable routine. Although young, she is powerfully connected to her own wild, divine,
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone key for bone and muscle health. It is also required for the health of our blood vessels, nervous system, immune system and other systems of the body. A good majority of my weight loss surgery patients take a Vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D and
There is so much more to pumpkin than just pie! If you've been locked into the "pumpkin pie" routine, it is time to step out of your comfort zone and learn about all of the amazing health benefits of pumpkin. The Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is a member of the food
Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating their non-scale victories. Celebrating Lanie Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations to Lanie! Obesity Help Member: Lanie, iloveravens Weight Loss Total: 111 lbs Surgery Type: VSG (8/12/14) with complications resulting in RNY the following day
Some hair loss is common between 3 and 6 months following surgery. The reasons for this are not totally understood. Even if you take all recommended supplements, hair loss will be noticed until the follicles come back. Hair loss is almost always temporary. Adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines exercise as “physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier.” Exercise is a word I have always hated. For many, the word brings feelings of competitiveness, ambition, and achievement. For me, even after losing 140 pounds and becoming a group fitness instructor, it shines
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