Bariatric Foodie writer Nikki Massie believes there is NO food that can’t be made weight-loss surgery friendly – even the most decadent fast food choices! Below she shares her protein swap for a popular fast food drink that’s loaded with calories and sugar. For dozens more great recipes, tips and
It's Summer Grilling Time! There are so many great things about the season of summer – easier schedules, swimming, enjoying the sun, vacations and BBQ's. To some people, a BBQ means cooking hamburgers and hotdogs. But grilling is so much more. There are actually very few foods that you can’t
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Roc Bauman answers the questions that are important to you. Do you have a question you would like to ask of a plastic surgeon, bariatric surgeon, fitness expert, dietician, psychologist, or other bariatric professional? Send your questions to [email protected]. Ron T.: What kind of pain relievers can
Just because you had weight loss surgery does not guarantee there will be weight loss. We don’t call it “maybe weight loss surgery”, which just doesn’t have a nice confident ring to it. Every single person who makes the important decision to have surgery to lose weight should be 100%
What exactly is the low down on carbs? For many weight loss surgery post-ops, there are many varying opinions about carbs. If you check OH’s message boards, there are many questions with various answers and opinions. So, what is the deal with carbs? Let’s check out the “good” and “bad”
Get warmed up for the ObesityHelp After Party dance as Robanne teaches you some basic Hip Hop moves in this fun-filled class! You’re going to love the dance moves you learn, no prior dance experience required. Best of all, you’ll get to incorporate this activity into your daily fitness routines
This year’s ObesityHelp 2013 Conference is designed to inspire conversations and connections while celebrating health and wellness. We’ve been in the process of inviting a variety of diverse speakers, many that were requested directly by the ObesityHelp community. Some will lead Group Discussions and Activities, while others will pilot Breakout
10 Fun Facts About Food Did You Know? Lemons have more sugar in them than strawberries do. Mayan Legend has it that tortillas were invented as far back as 10,000 B.C. by a peasant who was trying to please his king. A regular size coke has the equivalent of 11
Hunger vs. Satiety? There is a difference between hunger vs. satiety. Our bodies provide cues to be able to check our hunger vs. satiety level. Our cars have a fuel gauge to let us know where the fuel is at, our bodies really don't come equipped for that. People who
Many weight loss surgery patients are often frustrated and confused with what they should be eating. It is tough to eat under 1 cup of food and still fit in the necessary amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. What would the “perfect” day of eating for a patient
