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
Recently, my husband and I were trying to find something decent to watch on TV after dinner. We have two children, and we don't have cable or satellite service. We have Netflix, and our kids watch the show 'Cupcake Wars.' It is a competition where established bakers create cupcakes under
While this recipe could be considered vegetarian, it is for anyone and everyone that likes to eat! If you want to add protein, including tofu, this Shakshouka Recipe is versatile so the addition of protein could be easily done. You can spice it up to give a little heat or
Bariatric surgery is a highly specialized procedure that requires extensive preparation by both doctor and patient, so it is important for you to know what to expect for WLS. In our practice, we have found that the better prepared and knowledgeable our patients are prior to surgery the better the
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Celebrating clwyatt86's Journey! 298 pounds. That number not only represents my highest weight, but also a time in my life when I was incredibly unhealthy, both physically and mentally. My knees hurt, my back hurt, and my doctor was using the scary “diabetes” word. On top of that, I was depressed,
Personally, my choices of surgical procedures were limited to Lap-Band living only. I live with (PTSD) and a history of deep depression. This required me to use the least invasive of the weight loss surgery procedures. The one thing each surgery has in common are the guidelines you will need
Despite various attempts by public health officials, insurance companies and campaigns to combat obesity, including a push by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, the obesity rates continue to increase. Why a 3% increase in obesity is disappointing While the statistics aren't staggering, they are disappointing. About 38% of American adults were
