Let's have an attitude for gratitude every day! On the fourth Thursday in November, in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving and being grateful. What about the other 364 days in the year? It has been shown that being grateful can improve many parts of your life! Benefits to an Attitude of
Remember before your Weight Loss Surgery: Researching whether you were a candidate? Searching for the right surgeon? Learning about the different operative procedures? Attending support groups? Weeks of trying to accommodate your diet and starting an exercise regimen? You became an active participant, engaged and committed to ensuring the success
Celebrating Antoinette's Before & After RNY Journey! As a young girl, I didn't really suffer from obesity. It was after bearing children that the weight started to take over my life. I birthed two daughters and raised them alone which caused me to get depressed and eating was my dependence.
Canadian Bacon Stacks is a super-simple recipe idea that was requested by a friend who did not like eggs for breakfast! She needed a low-carb breakfast to help with rising blood sugars. This Canadian Bacon Stacks Recipe is a protein-packed and healthy fat breakfast that is filled with flavor. Canadian Bacon
How to Stay Fit Outside the Gym: So, I bet you’re pretty busy aren’t you? Of course, you are! We all are. There are a million things going on that pull us in all directions and some of us find ourselves spread so thin that being able to take 10
Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that have health benefits. Many probiotics help your body function properly, especially your digestive system. The body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Bacteria that naturally reside in your intestines help your body digest food, produce vitamins (specifically vitamin K), and
If you are like most people, your weight has been an issue at some point in your life. For me, it has been my whole life. I used to have a love-hate relationship with food. It has changed over the years and a big reason is how I deal with
Celebrating Deby's Before & After RNY Gastric Bypass Journey! I won't go into how I got to the point of needing weight loss surgery because I'm sure we've all been there. At almost 60 years old, I was approaching retirement, and I didn't want to be a burden on my husband
People talk about it. But, is it a real food addiction? Is it possible to have food addiction control? Certainly, food is essential to human survival but it is also a source of pleasure, enjoyment and often excitement. Highly palatable foods, often rich in sugar, fat, and salt have been discovered
Many people blame their weight on a slow metabolism. But, is their slow metabolism really to blame? If a slow metabolism is the cause of your overweight, can you increase your metabolism? Yes, your metabolism has to do with your weight. However, it is the amount of food and beverage
