On Friday night of the 2023 ObesityHelp National Conference, we held the 2023 Meet & Greet Costume Party sponsored by PatchMD®. After a day filled with educational and motivational sessions, this downtime allowed attendees to flex their creativity while focusing on fun and community bonding. It's a long-running tradition that
With haunted houses, spooky mazes, pumpkin patches, and kids and adults of all ages dressing up in their favorite costumes, Halloween is one of the most fun and exciting times of the year. It’s a magical time of imagination and creativity…and lot’s of candy. But you can still stay on
Slow cooker coconut basil chicken has the most amazing and creamy sauce made with basil, ginger, garlic, and coconut milk. What's that you say? Creamy coconut basil sauce spiked with lime and a touch of spice? I think I'm in love. Given my deep and unabiding obsession with the mixture
The relationship between exercise and weight loss is well known, but the benefits of exercise go far beyond shedding pounds. Many benefits of exercise occur without the loss of a single pound. Exercise alone, without regard to weight loss, is a powerful way to improve your mental and physical well-being.
Bariatric-Friendly Foods to Help Lower Your Cholesterol: This might surprise you. Did you know that your total cholesterol level and your triglyceride level may both improve, that is, decrease within six months of bariatric surgery? It’s quite common to have elevated lipid levels prior to and after bariatric surgery. These
I really love cooking with pork tenderloin. It’s such a great change of pace from chicken but it does make enough protein for either the whole family or for leftovers. It’s easy to add a variety of flavors from Pesto Pork Tenderloin to Barbecue to Pork with Apples. Today I
There is a lot to love about the Fall season. Watching the transformation of nature as the Autumn leaves turn into a rainbow of brilliant beautiful colors, enjoying a warm drink on a crispy, chilly day, snuggling under a soft, fuzzy blanket, enjoying the apple harvest and festivals, and of
Weight Loss: Interested or Committed? Too often, people are INTERESTED in losing weight, but are not COMMITTED to losing weight. Achieving success in anything in life requires both INTEREST and COMMITMENT. It is the difference between success and failure. Interested or Committed? Most people are interested in losing weight. Many
The wonderful thing about Crustless Bacon & Cheddar Quiche lies in its remarkable versatility. You have the freedom to unleash your creativity and incorporate virtually any ingredient that crosses your mind into the foundational components. Whether you opt for the straightforward combination of mushrooms and peppers or venture into more
Fit At Any Weight or Age: Exercise always seemed unimportant to me, like – why go to all that trouble, right? Then I got hit by a car and was told that if I didn’t go to physical therapy and continue the therapy exercises for many months, I’d not only
