When you make this Crock Pot BBQ Beef Brisket with Mango BBQ Sauce it is sure to be a family favorite. Not only is it delicious but it is convenient to make in a crock pot. Make sure to make some extra sauce so you can use it on other
Why I Decided to Have WLS Was I always overweight? I guess so. To be honest, when I looked in the mirror, I never thought I was OBESE. I just thought I was cute and a little chubby. As a child, I wasn't skinny. I was “big-boned,” as mom said.
Medically Supervised Weight Loss If you are exploring the idea of a medically supervised weight loss program it is important to be an informed consumer. Unlike some purchases, this will be an investment in yourself so you want to have a clear list of your personal needs and the expectations
Slow cooker recipes are convenient and a time-saver. The chicken in this Slow Cooker Tomato Balsamic Chicken Recipe will be moist and tender. There is something special about the sweet and tangy flavor from the balsamic vinegar paired with the tomatoes, sweet onion, spinach, and chicken breast. It also makes
The history of tracking the macronutrient breakdown of our food dates back to the early 1970s when obesity rates rose significantly from 14% to 30% in a matter of a few short years. By this time, the healthcare community was also recognizing the benefit of encouraging patients to track their
Mashed potatoes are a traditional side dish for many people. If you enjoy mashed potatoes but don't like to eat potatoes, you don't have to with this recipe. This Creamy Cauliflower Mash Recipe is packed with vegetables and uses chickpeas. Chickpeas are a nice bonus since they have vitamins, minerals,
Typically, within the first 12-18 months of having WLS is when most of the excess body weight is metabolized throughout the body resulting in weight loss. After this period, maintaining a nutritious diet, a healthy lifestyle, and post-WLS medical follow-up compliance is crucial. Close follow-up care can help to facilitate
Let's do some math with this recipe: Peanut butter + Cake + Portion-controlled = Peanut Butter Cake in a Mug Recipe! When you make this recipe, it will satisfy peanut butter fans and cake lovers. A mug cake with 15 grams of protein may sound too good to be true
The most common WLS procedures of the Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and Gastric Banding have occurrences of weight regain. Historically, the procedure with a better weight loss track record is the Gastric Bypass followed by Gastric Sleeve then the Gastric Band. However, we do see patients from all procedures returning
Why I Decided to Have WLS Growing up, I was always overweight. I don't remember a time in my life when I wasn’t always the “fat one.” It was so hard to watch my two siblings and cousins play sports and enjoy “normal” childhood activities. I wanted to do those
