#OH2015 Conference Ticket Giveaway Time! To celebrate the ObesityHelp National Conference in North Carolina, we’ll randomly draw three (3) winners to receive one (1) ObesityHelp National Conference ticket! The ticket includes access to all conference activities on Friday (October 16) and Saturday (October 17) plus lunch on Saturday. If you've already purchased a ticket and
Nearly 100 million people acquire new scars every year in the developed world alone, primarily as a result of elective operations. Scars vary greatly, depending on several factors, individual and racial patient features, type of skin, location of incisions, and skin subject to tremendous tension for a prolonged period of
Try this Monkey Peanut Butter Shake to start your mornings (or anytime) off right with protein in a delicious way with a combo of chocolate, banana, and peanut butter. These classic flavors are combined with a chocolate protein shake made with Premier Protein® shakes. We like to call it the “Monkey
Now before I share why I’m not a fan of sugar, I would like to share with you a little history about sugar. Over 500 years ago, Christopher Columbus introduced sugar to the new world when he brought sugar cane from Europe to Cuba, Hispaniola, and Mexico. By the 1700s,
Give this recipe a try... fresh, zesty and YUMMY! This Texas Caviar recipe is a true crowd pleaser, bring this colorful dish to a potluck or serve at your next get-together. To save time and let the flavors meld together, you can make it the night before serving. It tastes even
Salmon is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. Fish is packed with protein and a healthy food choice for anyone, especially WLS'ers. No fuss and lots of flavor is the motto of this Spicy and Sweet Blackened Salmon. A touch of sweet and spicy collide for
I first started my journey into the WLS life as a student, so it feels right to be a student once more, furthering my education as a post-op. I know that this is not every post-op’s passion, so I am bridging the gap between what I have learned as a WLS
All patients having weight loss surgery have special nutritional needs. It’s important to come to your weight loss surgery nutrition appointments prepared so you can learn about the lifestyle changes you need to make before you have weight loss surgery. It is equally important to come to your nutrition appointments AFTER your
Enjoy Chips and Salsa, Parmesan-Style! Chips and salsa are a favorite of many people. What's the issue about chips and salsa for anyone health-minded? The chips have lots of carbs with some fat which makes them not a great choice for weight loss. Where's the protein in them? There usually
Hitting a plateau or weight loss “stall” is common for just about everyone engaged in the weight loss process, including people who have undergone bariatric surgery. While it can be justifiably frustrating, it’s probably not a sign your journey is derailed or in jeopardy. You can conquer stalls with the top 11
