Dieting Debate

The Dieting Debate: Non-Surgical vs Surgical Weight Loss

July 27, 2020 · 0 comments

The Dieting Debate I work with clients that have lost a lot of weight because they have had bariatric surgery.  This is what I specialize in, “nutrition for post-weight loss surgery clients.”  Now, if you have lost a lot of weight because you have had bariatric surgery, does this make

Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs on a Plate

Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs Recipe

July 24, 2020 · 0 comments

Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs are juicy, full of flavor and even better the next day. They are protein-packed and make for a great family meal or weekly meal prep! In this recipe by Lori, she prefers to use dark meat. This helps with flavor, juiciness, and satiety. You can, however,

Addiction to Sugar

How to Overcome an Addiction to Sugar

July 23, 2020 · 0 comments

A Powerful Presence Sugar is that yummy substance that leaves us happy and craving more of the same. It has a powerful effect on us; some say it’s more addictive than cocaine. Sugar drives an increase in feel-good hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine to circulate around your nervous

Disease of Obesity and Weight Regain

The Disease of Obesity & Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

July 22, 2020 · 0 comments

In discussing obesity and weight regain after bariatric surgery, it is necessary to review some definitions and admit that our understanding of the chronicity of the disease of obesity continues to be a challenging and an incompletely understood topic before offering some solutions to this problem. Common Terms for Obesity

Before & After VSG with Miguel

Before & After VSG with Miguel, down 91 pounds!

July 21, 2020 · 0 comments

Before & After VSG with Miguel! Why I Decided to Have WLS Before & After VSG with Miguel: My decision to have weight loss surgery was to regain my health. I had lost the desire to exercise and my weight would not come off as it would in my earlier days.  

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The Toll of Emotional Abuse & How it Impacts Your WLS Success

July 20, 2020 · 0 comments

The effects of emotional abuse can affect your success after Bariatric or Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). In this article, we will discuss the definition of emotional abuse, the prevalence of emotional abuse, the association between Obesity and emotional abuse, the consequences of emotional abuse, how emotional abuse can affect your

Turkey Kielbasa and Sweet Peppers Skillet Recipe

Turkey Kielbasa and Sweet Peppers Skillet Recipe

July 17, 2020 · 0 comments

For a quick and easy recipe, check out this Turkey Kielbasa and Sweet Peppers Skillet recipe! In just 15 minutes, you'll have a delicious meal for you and your family. You can typically find kielbasa sausage at most grocery stores where you might find hot dogs or other pre-packaged meats.

Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Gastric Bypass

Is Gastric Bypass Surgery a Silver Bullet in Treating Type 2 Diabetes?

July 15, 2020 · 0 comments

Treating Type 2 Diabetes Obesity is a worldwide problem, affecting over 500 million individuals. More than 1/3 of the United States population suffers from obesity. Along with diet and exercise, weight loss (bariatric) surgery has proven to be the best and most durable method to drop excess pounds. Average numbers

guilt from being off track and weight regain 2

How to Eliminate the Guilt from Being Off Track and Weight Regain

July 14, 2020 · 0 comments

Handle Guilt From Being Off Track and Weight Regain Beth (not her real name) has spent the past six months focused on portion control and exercising after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But recently she has experienced increased stress at work and home and has started to regain some of the

Issues After WLS

12 Signs & Signals To Know For Potential Issues After WLS

July 13, 2020 · 0 comments

Issues After WLS If you’ve had WLS I would like to congratulate you on taking a huge step in getting your life back! If you are considering WLS then I would encourage you to get all the facts and proceed with a well-thought-out plan, you will not regret taking this