VICTIM or VICTOR Which Do You Choose? I’m seeing a disturbing proliferation of victimhood these days. Every day the media broadcast reports about victims of crime – of scams, fraud, theft, murder – and victims of acts of God, like weather, fire, and floods. My heart goes out to those
Happy Halloween! 13 Spooktacular and Haunting Websites to Visit! Halloween is almost here and it's time for some spooky fun! Many of you spend weeks, even months in advance planning your Halloween festivities and costumes to celebrate one of the wold's oldest holidays. Perhaps you will visit a haunted house,
Having a snack attack? Try these healthy snacks! • Greek Yogurt • Soy Nuts • Shrimp and cocktail sauce • Peanut butter on whole wheat bread or crackers • Low-fat cottage cheese and fruit • Hummus • Fresh Vegetables • Pistachios • Soy Beans What are some of your favorite
Beware Of The Snack Attack! Snacks were not all that common when I was growing up back in the 70’s. We had the occasional ice cream cone on a hot summer day, or popcorn in the evening watching our favorite television show, but it was a rarity, a special treat.
Today, I want to discuss something we talk about a great deal in the office: PROTEIN First let’s discuss why protein is important and then what types of protein are best. The reason we emphasize protein is because it helps patients lose weight safely. If you don’t get enough protein,
RECIPES FOR SUCCESS: Warm Soups and Stews to Comfort the WLS Soul Meatloaf Minestrone Makes eight 1 cup servings This soup is filling and so easy. It doesn’t take hours to simmer, but can be on the table in 50 minutes! Veggie Version: Use vegetarian meatballs. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive
Weight Loss Surgery Restaurant Discount Cards In The News! Weight Loss Surgery Patients Get Surgeon-Approved Restaurant Discount Cards; The Rest Of Us Should Get Them, Too NPR reported today that surgeon-distributed restaurant discount cards are becoming super popular for patients who’ve gotten gastric bypass surgery. They point out that the
The first 12 months after my surgery, my WLS honeymoon were magical. I felt like a child, discovering everything for the first time again and loving it! It was like getting a second chance at life. I was very fortunate because my obsessive thoughts about food completely lifted for a period of
WOW moments! Congratulations to each of these amazing OH members who have shared some of their favorite WOW moments with us. You have worked so hard to lose and maintain your weight loss. You deserve these Wow moments and many more in the years to come.. We’re so proud of
Pet obesity is on the rise! As the obesity rates for humans are on the rise, a recent study on our furry friends has found that American dogs and cats face an obesity epidemic much like our own. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention: 53 percent of adult
