Recently I went to a holiday party and had a big "duh" moment. Just because I focus on healthy ingredients when I cook doesn't mean that everyone does. The host couple are very health conscious and run marathons. So I assumed their holiday dishes would be healthy. As I found
"Most of us are not very good at estimating how much food we are eating unless we are measuring in some way. Influences such as the color of a plate, the size of a plate and even whether a plate has a rim can alter how much food we perceive is on
Many of us who are bariatric patients have had a lifelong struggle with obesity. I’m no different. I had been morbidly obese for most of my life, and during a time when obesity was most often seen as a character flaw, or for a child, indictment of the parents for
We would like to acknowledge the amazing sponsors and exhibitors of the 2014 ObesityHelp National Conference. We appreciate their generous support and dedication to helping fight obesity. Platinum Sponsor: A Lighter Me A Lighter Me conference highlights: Sponsored the Red Carpet Photo Booth and the After Party. (Check out the pics!) Introduced a brand
A while back, adventure called my friend Kevin out to the tropical beaches of Phuket, Thailand. He had decided he wanted to train as a Muay Thai fighter, so he immersed himself in a world-class training camp nestled amongst the coconut palms and banana trees. On his first day at
Nutrition is Key for Pre-ops! There’s a difference between feeding yourself and nourishing yourself. At times, the more you feed yourself, the less nourished you actually become. There are a lot of moving pieces to the puzzle such as your lifestyle, stress level, and your sleeping patterns. But, in order
The Building Blocks Vitamins Giveaway is now closed! We know you're all striving to take your vitamins every day! With this giveaway we're hoping to help make it easier. To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing sponsors, Building Blocks Vitamins to bring you a fantastic
Cruise vacations are great getaways offering worldwide destinations, inclusive accommodations and activities and for all ages. There are many differences between cruise and land vacations and often the idea of being at sea can be scary scenario to those adjusting to a new lifestyle after weight loss surgery. I wanted
Now that the warmer weather is here, it's time to fire up your grill. Grilled foods are a method for healthy cooking and delectable flavors unique to grilling. You can grill your favorite meats and vegetables for healthy meals. Tips for a Healthy Barbecue 1. Skip the buns: Swap out
The Coffee Lovers Giveaway is now closed! To celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference, we’ve partnered with one of our amazing exhibitors, CLICK™ ! If you love coffee, then this giveaway is for you. CLICK™ is packed with 15 grams of protein, two shots of real espresso coffee and 23 vitamins and minerals. There
