Getting through the Holidays without gaining weight can seem daunting. Navigating the Holiday celebrations, office parties, get-togethers with friends, and your favorite childhood dishes on the table can be overwhelming. You aren't at the whim of well-meaning food pushers that want you to eat more. Just like the rest of
Celebrating Sherrie's Revision to RNY Journey! If you look at photos of me growing up, I am overweight in all of them. The chunky toddler, the "husky" girl in elementary school, the chubby wallflower in middle school - you get the picture. In college, the "Freshman Fifteen" was really the
This time of year it’s easy to forget everything we know about weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s easy to make cold weather and shorter daylight hours an excuse for not walking or exercising outside. Running around to prepare for holiday gatherings can become an excuse to not
After serving this Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna recipe to my grandson, I asked him to rate it on a 1-5 scale.....he rated it a 10! When I asked him if he was just being nice, he gave me a puzzled look and asked "Do I EVER do that?" I laughed and told
I’ve been attending weight loss conventions for four years but the #OH2015 Conference was my first ObesityHelp National Conference that I've attended. I'm so glad that I attended! Connecting With My Friends I was excited to connect with my friends as the #OH2015 Conference got underway. Many of those friends
You know what sucks? Stretchmarks! I am not talking about the actual marks on our bodies, but the whole "what society thinks" about them. It's sad that it has taken this long for people to start speaking up and spread the cold hard truth about living with stretchmarks. I am one of
Broccoli-Cheese Quiche Bites Recipe Anything quiche-like is on my list of favorites! These tasty Broccoli-Cheese Quiche Bites can be made with the ingredients below. This recipe is versatile so you can make them meatless, add your favorite protein (such as salmon or bacon). You can also throw in your favorite
Here we are - in the middle of the Holidays! The Holidays are a special time of year but can bring their own sets of challenges, wonderful traditions and the need for healthier recipes. Check out the articles and resources in Your WLS Holiday Survival Guide! WLS-Friendly Yet Yummy Recipes
Celebrating Janine's Journey! After shedding 258 pounds from gastric bypass surgery 12 years ago, I would have to say it's the best thing I have ever done for myself! I had been heavy all my life, but when I reached a high of 409 pounds, I realized that if I didn’t
In June 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they have plans to transition to a food supply free of trans fats. After thorough investigation, the FDA determined that trans fats are not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). The FDA has the goal of removing trans fats
