One of my favorite sayings is "What you allow, is what will continue." This phrase is very poignant when it comes to setting healthy boundaries after weight loss surgery so you can have healthy relationships. You want something to change, but you don’t know how to change it. You fear
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein® . Summer is here so we have two delicious protein popsicle recipes for a guilt-free cool down! These simple, easy-to-make recipes combine a few basic ingredients while packing a healthy dose of protein. So easy to make with that old fashioned delicious taste you
What does it mean to be “full from within?” This concept refers to the idea that we no longer have this psychological “black hole,” that needs to be fed through external things such as; food, drugs, alcohol, spending, relationships, gambling. ~ Dr. Colleen, The Psychology of Finally Being Full From Within
Why I decided to have WLS As long as I can remember I have always been heavy. I was a chubby baby, a chubby toddler and it didn’t stop once I was in school. I was always the fat friend who was loud and funny with a good personality. I just
With the quick prep time of only five minutes for this Salsa & Cheese Baked Egg Cup Recipe, you can go about your morning routine while it is cooking. This dish is filling for high satiety and helps with your energy throughout the morning. Salsa & Cheese Baked Egg Cup
Saturday Sessions For Education & Support From Professionals! Join us in Long Beach, CA, on October 27th & 28th for two jam-packed days of education, support, and celebration! We are very excited to announce the 2017 ObesityHelp National Conference Saturday sessions and professional speakers. Whether you're new to ObesityHelp Conferences or a
For many years, I asked myself the same question, “How did I get here?” It was as though I turned around one day and did not recognize the person in the photo. That is me? How? Why? We are all different and each of us has our own stories. For
Even as a kid, I looked forward to the Independence holiday. I grew up with a very patriotic flag-loving mother, so we celebrated it in a big way. Our festivities had food (lots of it), fun, and fireworks. Little did I know that my love of Independence Day would grow
I regularly remind my patients that weight loss surgery is a tool, an important tool, but only one piece of many changes needed to affect true and sustainable weight loss. Bariatric surgery and support from your surgeon and team is what makes your surgery even more effective. For men and
When you start down on the road toward bariatric surgery, you are likely given direction by your physicians or surgeons to make some behavioral changes prior to surgery. They put you on a diet and tell you to start an exercise routine to show that you can do it. The thought of
