When you look in the mirror do you like what you see? Is there anything you want to change? Do you love your hair but HATE your butt?? What is the dialogue when it’s YOUR face staring back at you? Do you have self-acceptance? For a very long time I
This soup screams Autumn, but it’s wonderful anytime! I love the sweet/spicy flavor and the richness the coconut milk gives. The peanut butter is optional and depending on the mood I’m in, I’ll either add it or leave it out….the soup is fantastic either way! Serve this with a plate
Sitting in the doctor's office and listening to a surgeon go through a litany of possible surgical complications is just that: a list of medical conditions you believe will never happen to you. One percent, three percent, or even five percent of patients experience these side effects. Nope, you're going with the odds:
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On ObesityHelp, I'm known as Berduboy but if you go to an ObesityHelp National Conference, I'm Kevin Stephens. On February 8, 2011, I had RNY weight loss surgery and have lost 220 pounds. I've changed my life in many ways so I can maintain my weight loss and continue living
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I’m writing this while on vacation in Europe. The initial purpose of the trip was to attend a professional meeting of the International Federation for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). I try to attend this meeting every year to gain information about how other parts of
Obesity is a disease that is no longer limited to adults, but is afflicting the youth of America today. Whether the causes are attributed to increased caloric consumption associated with larger portions sizes, increased accessibility or cost (value) of food; or decreased opportunities for physical activity within a day, what
Remember the days when children loved spending time with their friends playing for hours, riding bikes, or reading books that took them to far off places or used their imagination that they were a super detective? As you'll see below, kids now can spend 7+ hours of screen time. The activity that occurs during screen
We hear it over and over as we approach weight loss surgery. Our doctors ask earnestly, “Are you ready to make this commitment?” Family members caution, “It’s a big commitment, you know.” At pre-op support groups, it’s a common theme: “This is a huge commitment!” But what exactly is everyone
