Obesity is a major public health concern in the United States. Diet and exercise are common strategies to lose weight. While some degree of weight loss can be achieved with these methods, it is common to regain weight over time. In people with severe obesity, or body mass index (BMI)
In this day and age, I get excited about all the options I have to cook chicken quickly. Sometimes I find myself thinking about how I can make this quickly in my Instant Pot but then I realize, this recipe for Chicken Pot Pie Stew really isn’t hard to begin
It’s important to recognize that the accumulation of multiple triggers can be a set-up—a recipe—for overeating. By understanding the ingredients that make you more vulnerable to eating and stress, you can create a recipe for mindful eating! Recipe for Overeating Ingredients: 1 batch, bag, box, or large plate of food
There are consistently 5 habits that successful bariatric patients have. 1. Consistency and Motivation For many of us, our goals serve as a beacon shining in the distance, keeping us focused on what we want to achieve. That’s why it's important to make sure these objectives are well thought out. Are my goals impractical in the
This green cottage cheese jello salad makes a delicious sweet side dish for any meal, especially a holiday meal! The calories and macros for this green cottage cheese salad per bowl is 71 calories, 9 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbs, and only 1 gram of fat. What a
The Obesity Epidemic: It is well known that obesity has been on the rise over the last 50 years. Some of the latest research estimates that over 60% of adults and 30% of children in the United States are now obese or at risk of becoming obese. Consequently, there has
Ugh! The guilt and shame that after compulsive eating episodes can be downright debilitating. You promised yourself you wouldn’t engage in that seemingly out-of-control behavior ever again. But you did. And then the equally upsetting berating of yourself occurs. You say (or think) horribly abusive things to yourself, calling yourself
These tasty cheese egg muffins are full of crispy bacon, tender zucchini, and cheese. They are the perfect make-ahead and on-the-go breakfast with over 14 grams of protein! Egg muffins can be made with virtually any combination of veggies, cheese, and protein - you can make it work for any
Food can be very beneficial to your health, like medicine! Going into the flu season, or really any time of the year, it is important to keep yourself healthy and strong. Certain foods contain antioxidants, antiviral/antibacterial properties, fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and great sources of vitamins and minerals. Because of the
Why I decided to have WLS Food and I have had a love/hate relationship my whole life…UNTIL I said ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! My struggle with food started at a very young age. My early memories of being called “chunky and the little round girl” every day as terms of endearment
