Why I Decided to Have WLS My struggles with my weight began when I was about eight years old. That’s when I started gaining weight and found out I had Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Hyperplasia. Since then, my life has been a roller coaster of weight issues. I was put on
"Comparison is the Thief of Joy" - You may have heard that saying before but haven’t really contemplated what it means in regards to the joy in your bariatric surgery journey. Before we even begin our personal weight-loss journey, we often use a comparison in the journeys of others. We get
This flavorful Steak ’n Eggs Stir-Fry Recipe is packed with protein and absolutely delicious. It is a great choice as a breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Steak ’n Eggs Stir-Fry Recipe Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes 2 servings:Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy
WLS isn’t an easy choice. It can come at a high price, and there is a 50/50 chance of whether or not you’ll even be able to keep the weight off, which is a huge risk. The first year is so simple, you can barely eat, and therefore weight just
The decision to have bariatric surgery often follows a significant period of struggle with weight and associated health conditions. The allure of “lose weight fast” fad diets have faded. You realize that you have to do something to gain control of your health. The time you have put into research,
With less than ten ingredients and quick to prepare, you can add this Chicken Curry with Spinach & Tomatoes Recipe to your dishes that are diabetic-friendly and high-protein. Did you know you can reduce your risk of diabetes by 10% just cooking at home? This simple Chicken Curry with Spinach &
Music, Dancing, and Friendship at the OH2019 Meet & Greet One of the most enjoyable parts of an ObesityHelp Conference is spending time together as a community and making memories with each other. At each ObesityHelp National Conference, we like to host a Meet & Greet Party on the first
Why I Decided to Have WLS My sister is 11 months older than I am, and she was always in shape without having to exercise. I got tired of hearing, "Angilee has a pretty face, but she is so big." It affected my self-esteem. I tried the Atkins Diet, Phentermine
When I first met her before weight loss surgery, “Beth” (not her real name) was excited and hopeful that losing 150 pounds would give her a new lease on life. Specifically, she thought that losing weight would improve her self-esteem, give her the self-confidence she’d never had, and make her
Burgers + peanut dressing + crunch = Totally Thai Turkey Burgers! These are flavorful patties that are topped with the delicious peanutty slaw take burgers to a higher level and are a burger game-changer! Totally Thai Turkey Burgers Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes 4 servings (1 patty with 1/4 cup
