Why I Attend ObesityHelp National Conferences: The ObesityHelp National Conference is back and gearing up for 2023! After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, bariatric patients, pre-op patients, patient supporters, information seekers, vendors, and speakers met together in October 2022 to hear the latest medical information, to share
Stuffed peppers make for an easy and quick weeknight dinner that is low carb and very diversified when it comes to flavor profiles. My favorite is the Mexican or Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers. These peppers serve as your “shell”, but aren’t loaded with a lot of carbs. Combining your taco meat,
What’s the first buzzword that comes to your mind after surgery? Did you say protein? Let me guess. Before your surgery and especially after, you’re told to consume protein, protein, and more protein! Why is it so important? Because it’s a major player in preventing weight regain. All of the
Before and After Roux-en-Y with Shelly Down 101 Pounds!MY 20-YEAR WLS JOURNEY: HOW CONQUERING POST-SURGERY REGAIN HELPED ME FIND MYSELF The tipping point: Most of us experience one “final straw” that makes undergoing bariatric surgery worth the risk. For me, the tipping point was a letter—one that arrived in a
Do you easily get influenced by words such as “Natural”, “Gluten-free”, or “Healthy”? There are hidden calories and sugar lurking everywhere. Just because a food label may use a word that appears positive, it may be overshadowing ingredients in the product that are unhealthy foods for you. Let’s investigate and
Lasagna is a dish that most people love, but when you are trying to cut carbs, it can be a food that is “off limits”. But not with this recipe. While this lasagna is lower in carb than the traditional lasagna, it doesn’t mean it is low on flavor. You still get
The journey to a healthy weight can be arduous not just because of the lifestyle changes but our own battle within ourselves. Negative self-talk is an enemy of our ongoing success. Who among us has not shamed ourselves after overindulging? We need to not only change our habits but change
Having weight loss surgery is a big decision. Planning can alleviate stress that comes along with this process. Here are some tested and true steps from bariatric professionals in planning for weight loss surgery that may help! 10 Steps When Planning For Weight Loss Surgery: 1. Check Your Insurance Benefits
This Chophouse Style Pork Chops recipe with Mushroom Pan Sauce dinner may look like something you would order at your favorite fancy restaurant. However, that does not mean it’s hard to make. These tender chophouse style pork chops are smothered in creamy mushroom sauce, is easy to make, and are
Complacency Can Rob Your Focus: I had RNY surgery in March 2012, and my life immediately improved. After a lifetime of trying every diet on the market, my body and brain were finally on the same wavelength. I was losing weight! I developed a new confidence in myself and my new
