My Struggles With Obesity and Losing Weight Being only 35 years old, I was on a dangerous path and didn’t fully realize it. My weight climbed to 362 pounds, but I’ve been big my entire life – tall and overweight. I was used to being that size. I always excused
Let’s go through a scenario that might sound and ‘feel’ familiar. A Scenario of How Your Mind Gets Hungry I worked all day and it was a busy day. I come home after all the running around to make, and of course, clean up dinner. I am tired. Does this
One thing that I was always lucky enough to do when I was growing up was going on vacations every year with my family. Gratefully, I have adventure-seeking parents who brought my brother and me along for the amazing adventures. Family vacations and friend-cations are still a very common occurrence
Maximizing Results, Maintaining Weight Loss & Overcoming Regain at the Q&A Bariatric Surgery Panel! We're excited to announce the Q&A Bariatric Surgery Panel: Maximizing Results, Maintaining Weight Loss & Overcoming Regain at the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference in Long Beach, California! This session is on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 4:00 pm
Making kale chips is fast, easy, and cost-effective. Any type of kale works, just make sure that your washed kale leaves are dry before adding olive oil for the ultimate crispy chips! Kale Chips Recipe Makes 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 bunch kale, (about 1
Why I decided to have WLS I’m of Cuban origin. I mention this because it begins that way. My weight problems began when I left my country in 2002. I arrived in Mexico, a beautiful country that has given me so much… starting with food! Never in my life had I
From my 17 years in the nutrition profession, I have been afforded the unique opportunity of witnessing and being a part of thousands of patient’s lives. My patients have all been from varying backgrounds but with one common thread; to live better by losing weight, reversing or delaying illnesses and
Should you continue your medications after weight loss surgery? Will reducing the medications effect how you feel? What medications do you advise against? What can you expect long term? These are just a few of the many questions I answer on an almost daily basis. I understand you have concerns,
Why I decided to have WLS I was never considered skinny and as a young child was constantly teased about my ample booty (this was well before Jennifer Lopez made that a good thing lol), thick legs, and all-around curvy figure. Thin was in and I was anything but! I seriously
An all-American classic of our love of burgers goes Greek with the help of garlic, oregano and, of course, feta cheese for this Greek Chicken Burgers Recipe.....Enjoy! Greek Chicken Burgers Recipe Recipe by Holly Clegg of The Healthy Cooking BlogMakes 4 BurgersCook Time: Cook 15 minutes or until done. Ingredients 1
