The Pandemic of Chronic Obesity, SARS, and COVID-19 As a society, we have gone through many pandemics such as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), COVID-19, and the ongoing pandemic - chronic obesity. Chronic obesity has many serious health issues that impact people with the disease of obesity. History of Pandemics -
Bariatric Surgery Maintenance from a Long-Term Post-Op Twelve years ago, at a miserable 305lbs, I decided to get weight loss surgery. Although I experienced many ups and downs throughout my journey, I have been able to maintain a weight loss of nearly 150lbs for the last seven years. But no
Duodenal Switch Post-Op: One-Year Before we get into this Duodenal Switch Post-Op article, let's take this opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of physical distancing, wearing a face mask if personal spaces are limited or when required, and frequent hand washing. Isolation should be considered if there has been
The decision to have bariatric surgery can change your life. Bariatric surgery can help you to achieve your desired weight loss and more importantly improve your overall health. However, it is also a decision to commit to lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and exercise. Overall, the success of
Before & After Plastic Surgery with Shanni1269: Why I Decided to Have WLS and Plastic Surgery Shanni1269 shares her inspirational journey in her Before & After Plastic Surgery with Shanni1269! I wasn’t always a chubby kid, I was active and never thought too much about my own weight. I watched
How To Handle Meal Boredom! Ever feel bored of the same old thing? Are you always trying to think of what to make for dinner? You are not alone. Boredom is the number one reason people stray from making healthy choices. Meal boredom is common but can cause us to stray off our
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Make these Premier Protein® Strawberry Waffles as an excellent breakfast for Mother's Day or any day of the week! These protein waffles are made in a mini waffle maker and are meal prep friendly. You can store them in the fridge for up
On this journey of life after weight loss surgery, there can be many questions, doubts, and beliefs about who you are, who you aren’t anymore, who you should be, and who you want to become. The road to becoming the ‘new’ you can be littered with various thoughts, both positive
Yes, you read the name of this recipe correctly - Pizza Egg Mug Recipe! It has the traditional flavors and ingredients of pizza. If you like mug recipes, this is a convenient and delicious one. In just 10 minutes, you'll have your breakfast (or anytime snack). Pizza Egg Muffin Recipe
