The Importance of Creating Boundaries With Food: Boundaries. Guardrails. Barriers. Safety nets. These are all means of providing safety or preventing accidents and potential disasters. Think for a moment of toddlers. Toddlers are especially in need of boundaries, guardrails, barriers and all sorts of safety nets! Left to their own
ObesityHelp Celebrates 25 Years of Memories Where did the time go? Twenty-five years ago, (in 1998!) somewhere in Southern, California ObesityHelp Founder, Eric Klein, was sitting behind a computer screen and thinking of ways in which he could help individuals who were seeking support in their struggles with obesity and
Looking for a quick and easy meal when time is short? Well, break out your air fryer and give this Air-Fryer Stuffed Chicken Parm a try. Hungry Girl’s Lisa Lillien has put her own twist on the classic chicken parmesan dish with this tender, cheesy stuffed chicken recipe. It takes
What is ESG or Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty? ESG or Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is a novel procedure that gives the weight loss benefit of a weight loss procedure without surgical incisions. The ESG is an endoscopic procedure where a suturing device is attached to an endoscope to suture the stomach from
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
