Why I Decided to Have WLS We don’t often get the chance to impact a large group of people, but here goes nothing. I grew up in a Mexican-American household. Although my name is Angela I was most often called “gorda” or “fea,” which translates into “fat girl” or “ugly
This Salmon Recipe has a fancy flair without the fuss, and it will leave a lasting impression. It's freezer-friendly, diabetic-friendly and gluten-free. One of the ingredients is Marsala wine but you can easily swap it out by substituting 1/3 cup of chicken or beef broth, or stock that you can
Hot Kale & Artichoke Dip Recipe This Hot Kale & Artichoke Dip Recipe is simple, straight-forward, and uses fat-free Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. The nutrition is boosted by using fresh kale (spinach would work great too) – and any kale will work….just give it a rough chop!
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Premier Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse There’s something about the taste of pumpkin and the aroma of pumpkin spices that brings on the warm fuzzy feeling of home, family, and friends. The fragrant spices and flavors are a favorite seasonal addition to so many
Why I Decided to Have WLS I was very thin, I was a size 0 in my senior year of high school. However, when I went to college, I gained almost 100 pounds in a year after being placed on a series of medications. Once I was married, in 2001,
Have you been overindulging? Are your “cheats” becoming more frequent or have your portions gotten bigger? Are you eating food from your kid’s plate and not really “counting” it? Have you been slacking on exercise? Or are you exercising, but not seeing results? Be honest with yourself. Even seemingly small
The 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference was full of celebrations, friendships, education, support, and fun for the entire two days. A big shout out to each and every one of the OH2018 attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors. Due to the participation of everyone coming together, the 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference was
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
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Looking for a creative way to utilize your Premier Protein® Chocolate Protein Powder? Try it as a Protein Mole sauce! Mole is a signature sauce in Mexican cooking that is dark, spicy and delicious. Traditional mole recipes can take several hours to prepare,
The ObesityHelp National Conferences are known for their two jam-packed days of celebration! During the conference, we always hold a Fashion Show to celebrate bariatric surgery success, non-scale victories, and improved health. WLS post-op patients proudly share the transformations they've made since bariatric surgery, it is an experience of a lifetime and
