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
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
