Sugar is in many products that we eat, but as is so often the case, too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. Study after study indicates that over-consumption of sugar is detrimental to our health, yet so many of us feel powerless to zap
There are many reasons why plastic surgery improves a patient's life after weight loss. There are the obvious reasons like removing excess skin and fat, but let’s break it down further. There are two main branches of reasons for skin and fat removal: the physical and the psychological. I will
It's pizza time! This delicious Sheet-Pan Meatza, Low-Carb Turkey-Crust Pizza has a low-carb, high-protein pizza crust. This recipe will feed the whole family and only takes about a half-hour to make, not long for satisfying the whole family with one of everybody's favorite meals. Make one of these delicious pizzas
Nutrition labels can be tricky and confusing! So many numbers and percentages—it can be daunting to know what is actually important. Well, if you follow these simple steps, you can be a pro on how to read a nutrition label and making choices to optimize your health. Why All Those
Pre-Op and First-Year Post-Op Mindset As pre-op patients with a first-year post-op mindset, so many of us worried about shopping for the necessities we needed. We want to make sure that our arsenal had all the necessary tools for success from a good blender to mini plates and tiny forks.
“What is your heart hungry for?” I ask my clients who have been trying to lose weight for many years, sometimes even decades. This is a crucial question if we want to establish a healthy and relaxed relationship with food and our bodies. When food has taken on the role
If you're like me and enjoy eating roasted meat, try this Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. Enjoy it as a delicious main dish and add a spicy twist to your dinner! I really like using Instant Pot recipes since they are a simple Set It and Forget It. While my Instant
Bariatric Surgery Phases Bariatric New-Bees are the BEST! They are at the beginning of the bariatric surgery phases. They are so full of excitement and joy. It’s THEIR turn. They are going to do things “by the book.” They have their food-logs ready to go. Their vitamins are lined
If you've had a Gastric Band, when is it time to consider a Lap-Band revision? Over the last 20 years, hundreds of thousands of gastric bands have been placed in the United States. Over the last several years, however, gastric banding (Lap-Band) has gone from the most common weight loss
Before & After VSG with PuggleDad: Why I decided to have WLS My struggles with my weight have largely stemmed from a lifelong battle with mental illness. Right out of the gate I didn’t get the best of starts, and early on developed PTSD, anxiety, sleep paralysis, insomnia, depression, and eventually
