Success after weight loss surgery is up to the patient to make the necessary lifestyle changes and to continue these changes for years after surgery. One of the changes to focus on is your food choices. Make Healthy and Appropriate Food Choices for Continued Success After weight loss surgery, 6
You’ve tried multiple diets throughout your life. You’ve lost and gained those same 25 pounds repeatedly and have been on more diets than you can count. Tired of the never-ending diet roller coaster, you finally sought out bariatric surgery and found a new, healthier you in the years following your
It is always a pleasure for me when bariatric clients want to sit down and discuss a ketogenic lifestyle and ask me if there is a version of Bariatric Keto. Of course, it’s all the rage right now and their interest may have peaked because the internet is currently on
This post is sponsored by PREMIER PROTEIN®. Protein Hacks for Protein Requirements After Bariatric Surgery Protein is important but it can be difficult to meet the recommended protein requirements after having bariatric surgery. Try these 7 easy protein hacks! As a bariatric patient, you will advance through various phases of
Although that seemingly healthy snack may not be wearing a black mask to hide its face, your favorite food go-to may actually be a stealthy criminal in disguise; seeking to destroy all the good work you have been doing to live a healthy lifestyle. Could your favorite afternoon snack really be
Can you starve yourself to lose weight? Can it hurt for the short-term or what about long-term? Let’s face it, losing weight is a battle. You can set your mind to eating healthy, cutting calories and exercising, but when you see little to no results from your efforts, it can
Caffeine and bariatric surgery is a hot topic right now. Searching online provides an enormous amount of conflicting information and can be very confusing. Does caffeine dehydrate you, or harm your stomach? Does it promote weight loss, or increase appetite? Is it good or bad? Can you never drink caffeine
Staying hydrated is critical to all of us human beings. It’s critical after bariatric surgery and an essential part of our journey to lifelong wellness. A lack of adequate fluid can be devastating and lead to dehydration. Staying hydrated, primarily with water as your primary go-to fluid, is critical, especially
The hardest part of any weight loss program is keeping it off. For thousands of people each year, bariatric surgery is a way to lose weight, reduce the risk of developing further health concerns and improve the overall quality of their lives. While eating smaller portions has been proven to
As a weight loss surgery nutritionist, a frequently asked question that I am regularly asked is: "Will I be able to eat all kind of foods after surgery?" From my experience working with bariatric surgery patients, I want to encourage patients' mindset to focus on healthy choices that are bariatric-friendly
