Lots of fun was had at the ObesityHelp Atlanta event this month. We have almost 700 photos for your viewing pleasure! Fashion Show Look at these gorgeous and handsome OH'ers! A great time was had by all in Atlanta! Some ObesityHelp Atlanta Fashion Show Pics have been uploaded, please tag
Really? Is there really such a thing? With all the talk about eliminating white, refined bread and starches from our diet, how can anything with “white bread” in its name be considered healthy? Easy, if the bread is made with white whole-wheat flour! White whole-wheat bread is made from white
Halloween can be full of scary things such as ghosts, goblins, and CANDY! The temptation of candy lurking in kids' trick-or-treat bags or dreading leftover candy is especially scary to anyone trying to lose or maintain weight loss. While Halloween temptations might be around every corner, don't forget this time
As weight loss surgery patients, we don't have to be tricked by the Halloween treats that disrupt our healthy habits and lifestyle. We've put together some suggested substitutes that are true treats when it comes to decreased carbohydrates, sugar and fat. In addition, we've included an Activity Tip* for each
Are you like many OH members and WLS patients who have a love/hate relationship with scale obsession? You know what I mean. You weigh yourself each day, sometimes a few times a day, and are obsessed with what the numbers staring back at you reflect or do not reflect. Let's
You can do anything you set your mind to! We can all use a little inspiration from time to time. What or who inspires you?
by Erin Light, ACSM-CPT, CLFC Fitness Coach for Flourish! www.flourishyourlife.com Families are facing new challenges now with the proliferation of media entertainment and limited physical education programs in schools; parents are now searching for ways to encourage kids to embrace more physical activity. With so many sedentary "play" options like video
Omega-3's Baby! Be sure to incorporate plenty of fish in your diet. Salmon, which is rich in omega-3’s, not only assists in helping to lesson chronic inflammation, it also helps those of you who suffer from dry eyes. (The body uses omega-3’s to produce tears. ) Other fish rich in
Take 30 minutes out of your day and go for a walk. It will do your body good!
For as long as I can remember, I have gravitated toward anything sugary and I've had to find ways to tame sugar cravings. The pitfalls of sugar are that the more we eat it, the more we want. Why do we crave sugar? Sugar is a carbohydrate but nutritionally void,
