Why I Decided to Have WLS I was very thin, I was a size 0 in my senior year of high school. However, when I went to college, I gained almost 100 pounds in a year after being placed on a series of medications. Once I was married, in 2001,
Have you been overindulging? Are your “cheats” becoming more frequent or have your portions gotten bigger? Are you eating food from your kid’s plate and not really “counting” it? Have you been slacking on exercise? Or are you exercising, but not seeing results? Be honest with yourself. Even seemingly small
The 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference was full of celebrations, friendships, education, support, and fun for the entire two days. A big shout out to each and every one of the OH2018 attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and exhibitors. Due to the participation of everyone coming together, the 2018 ObesityHelp National Conference was
Although that seemingly healthy snack may not be wearing a black mask to hide its face, your favorite food go-to may actually be a stealthy criminal in disguise; seeking to destroy all the good work you have been doing to live a healthy lifestyle. Could your favorite afternoon snack really be
The ObesityHelp National Conferences are known for their two jam-packed days of celebration! During the conference, we always hold a Fashion Show to celebrate bariatric surgery success, non-scale victories, and improved health. WLS post-op patients proudly share the transformations they've made since bariatric surgery, it is an experience of a lifetime and
Roasted Zucchini Chips There are a million things you can do with zucchini, but I wanted to give one that is the simplest – just 4 ingredients, and oh, sooooo tasty. When I have fresh zucchini on hand, this is one of those “easy to remember and quick to make”
Can you starve yourself to lose weight? Can it hurt for the short-term or what about long-term? Let’s face it, losing weight is a battle. You can set your mind to eating healthy, cutting calories and exercising, but when you see little to no results from your efforts, it can
This Lemon Herb Shrimp Recipe is sure to please the taste buds! It has 21 grams of protein, and is Paleo and Keto friendly! Lemon Herb Shrimp Recipe Recipe by: Holly Clegg Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1/2 cup chopped green onion 2
Self-sabotage; if you’re like the rest of us, you’ve probably done it. We all have. Self-sabotage after WLS can undermine weight loss. They can show up as those pesky self-inflicted, self-defeating behaviors that come in a variety of forms. The obvious ones are stress and comfort eating. The less obvious,
This Margherita Grilled Chicken Salad is packed with flavor. It has the nutrition you need for a healthy and active lifestyle and is the perfect meal for any day of the week. So, if you need some extra motivation to eat healthy, this is a recipe to try. Margherita Grilled
