To subtract or not to subtract…that is not the question. Paying attention to what you are eating does not have to involve math. That might take far too much time and effort, particularly if the time is spent calculating “net carbohydrates.” Net carbohydrates as a concept that is important to
Why I Decided to Have WLS Let me start with an oh-so-common story. I was about 7 years old when I started getting heavy. Everything that was fun and with family was about food; theme parks, holiday, picnics, beach days, and parties. The first time, first of many, I joined
I receive emails all the time from sweet people who are trying to eat well, but tired of the same “grilled chicken and broccoli” dinner, and begging me for more flavorful ideas (which, I absolutely love hearing from you; it is an honor to share in the food struggle, the
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This 3-Ingredient Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe is the fastest, easiest, low-carb, healthy lunch ever! When life gets busy, please don’t forget your protein. I think that can be tough, because there aren’t usually many on-hand sources of protein…unless you prep it, which is the whole point of this post! Lol.
My best Ahi Tuna Tacos recipe with Wasabi Cream and Mango Salsa brings just the right amount of creamy heat in the wasabi sauce combined with the savory southwestern seasonings making a favorite of all my seared tuna recipes. What makes this the best of tuna tacos recipes? Topped with
Why I Decided to Have WLS I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. As a young girl, I developed much faster than most of my elementary class and this made me look larger than most of the girls in my class. I dealt with kids teasing
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Recipe! These Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and satisfying meal that is packed with protein and no starchy carbs. The whole family will enjoy this classic taste. These Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers make for a very low-carb meal. They are based on the classic
The amount of weight loss after bariatric surgery, the age of the patient, their genetic makeup as well as skin type will determine if skin removal surgery is a reasonable option after large amounts of weight loss. The patient's body makeup along with the amount of deflation will help predict
I absolutely love nachos but hate the guilt that can come after eating them. That’s why I decided to make Macho Nachos, which are bell pepper nachos located in my men’s health cookbook, Guys Guide to Eating Well. So, what is a Bell Pepper Nachos you ask? They are nachos
