Terrifying. That’s the word almost all of my clients use to describe their fears of weight regain after WLS. We all know that some weight regain is expected—usually around 25% of the total weight initially lost—but what if it doesn’t stop there? There definitely are steps you can take, right
What is Mindset? Mindset is a core set of beliefs and pattern of thinking that drives behavior and behavioral change. After weight loss surgery, your doctors and support team typically give bariatric patients approximately four main recommendations: Get your protein in first, drink your water, move your body, and eat
These have become a fall-back weeknight dinner for my family and hopefully will be for yours too! There are only five ingredients in the mini-meatloaves themselves, and that is all because of using salsa instead of chopping onion, garlic, bell pepper, etc. Not that we all don’t love to chop onion,
Why I Decided to Have WLS I was overweight and shy my whole life, even when I was in high school and on the dance team, dancing my butt off six days a week, I was still considered chubby and had a hard time making friends. I was also diagnosed
You've heard the old saying, “time flies”. As I look back at myself pre-WLS, my weight was over 240 pounds and my general health was rapidly declining. Fast forward to today, the time as a WLS post-op has flown by. I made the decision that enough is enough and began
I am frequently asked questions from clients, acquaintances, and family (as well as pretty much anyone who finds out I am a dietitian) about what's up with sugar substitutes. In addition, I'm also asked about using sugar substitutes after WLS. At a surface level, artificial sweeteners (Splenda, NutraSweet, Sweet N’Low,
Obesity is a serious disease affecting millions of people worldwide and the percentages continue to increase. This is significant since obesity is associated with other medical problems that negatively impact patients’ quality-of-life and risk of death (heart disease, for example). Given this trend, obesity treatment has been likewise increasing. I
Why I Decided to Have WLS My weight has been a negative force in my life from my preteen years until I had weight loss surgery in 2011. It seems to me now that before my weight loss surgery, my thoughts were constantly consumed with my weight. When, 5’6’, and
Although bariatric surgery is becoming more common, there are still a lot of opportunities to address the realities of this type of surgery, along with why someone would consider it as a long-term wellness solution. It is important for you to know both the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery
Check out the Friday Sessions Full of Motivation & Inspiration! Join us in Long Beach, CA, October 27th & 28th for two jam-packed days of education, support and celebration! We are thrilled to announce the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference Friday sessions and speakers. Whether you're new to ObesityHelp Conferences or
