Tame the Hunger Monster! One of the common reasons why many people fail in their weight loss journey is this unstoppable feeling that will constantly pester its host until it is satisfied – hunger. When you try to skip a meal or lessen your portion sizes, this hunger turns into
Small Steps Make A Huge Difference We can find ourselves in a food rut for many reasons, yet the results are the same for everyone; bored, unsatisfied, and being complacent about food. Instead of being excited about preparing our next dish, we start to consider it another chore to complete.
Learn How To Stop Sugar Cravings and the Cycle of Sugar The desire to stop sugar cravings is common with bariatric surgery patients and anyone health-minded. In my experience, initially, after surgery, most of my patients report that the taste of sugar is unappealing. Even the protein shakes that they
Cut Out Sugar! Sugar is ubiquitous in the food supply. Sugar can be found in anything from condiments, to soups and stews, to the more obvious sweet treats and cereals lining the inner aisles of the grocery store. A little bit of sugar is likely not a problem as long
What to Know About Iron Deficiency Whole Blood To best understand what iron deficiency anemia is and how it affects us, it is important to start out by learning some basics about blood. There are 4 different parts that make up “whole blood”: Plasma (55%) – This gives blood its
The Dieting Debate I work with clients that have lost a lot of weight because they have had bariatric surgery. This is what I specialize in, “nutrition for post-weight loss surgery clients.” Now, if you have lost a lot of weight because you have had bariatric surgery, does this make
Summer and Your Weight Loss Journey We made it! We have had a very difficult few months and we are finally here. Long, relaxing days of summer and pleasant evenings to get outside and stay outside longer. Summer goes by quickly. How do we optimize summertime and what it means
Intermittent fasting is a diet that has become very popular in the media and has been talked about more and more. There are many different types of intermittent fasting being trialed, but they can be difficult dieting plans to stick with. Some studies show evidence of weight loss and improvement
One of the most preventable complications following bariatric surgery is dehydration. Identifying the potential causes, signs, and symptoms of dehydration after bariatric surgery, as well as providing early education in prevention and treatment are key factors in reducing one’s risk for this common problem. Dehydration After Bariatric Surgery Dehydration: Causes
Do You Have An Unhealthy Relationship With Food? Do you see food as the answer to your every problem? Do you feel that eating will ease your heartaches and pain? Are you constantly using food to cope with difficult situations? Does your day revolve around food and nothing else? Or
