As happy as the holidays are, the whirlwind of busy days can also be very stressful for so many reasons. The hustle and bustle of shopping for those perfect gifts and navigating family functions can cause overwhelming anxiety. Managing holiday stress is crucial for maintaining your personal and emotional well-being
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? It’s a much anticipated holiday of many traditions that brings family and friends together, a time for food festivities where recipes are shared and made, and a holiday to remember all that we are thankful for. There are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving day! Here
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and, of course, delicious food. While it's a season of comfort and cheer, it's also a notorious period for weight gain. If you're concerned about maintaining your health during the festivities, you're not alone. This guide will assist you in avoiding
Exercise-Yuck, No Thanks: Ever since I was little, I’ve been overweight. I just never knew it until I went to elementary school. At home, Mom & Dad were what they laughingly called, “larger than life”. My older sister was the same. By the time she was 14, I started seeing
The relationship between exercise and weight loss is well known, but the benefits of exercise go far beyond shedding pounds. Many benefits of exercise occur without the loss of a single pound. Exercise alone, without regard to weight loss, is a powerful way to improve your mental and physical well-being.
Fit At Any Weight or Age: Exercise always seemed unimportant to me, like – why go to all that trouble, right? Then I got hit by a car and was told that if I didn’t go to physical therapy and continue the therapy exercises for many months, I’d not only
Exercise is an important part of your bariatric surgery journey, but starting and maintaining a consistent exercise program can feel overwhelming! These 12 Tips for sticking to your post-op exercise program will help you get, and stay on track with your exercise routine. 12 Tips for Sticking to Your Post-Op
Relational Self-Care and You: If I were to ask you, “When was the last time you did something nice for yourself?” What would be your answer? If you had any hesitation in answering, I’m guessing it’s been too long. You’re not the only one. In having a career of helping
Have you ever felt like you’re on top of the world but then stepped on the scale and felt utterly defeated? Bariatric patients often lose an impressive amount of weight quickly after their surgery, especially in the beginning of their weight loss journey. It can become too easy to get
It seems like compassionate caring has gotten a negative reputation these days, at least if one gives credence to the media presentation of a polarized society at odds with itself. Or maybe compassionate caring has always struggled to gain a front and center position in our lives. Compassion and kindness
