Why I Decided to Have WLS I began my weight gain at age 8 when the abuse started. I was a fat teenager, gained the bulk of the weight in my 20’s. My teenage years were the hardest with lots of teasing and I was very self-conscious about my weight. My
The weight loss/maintenance journey is continuous and often solo, during those periods of solitude it allows for reflection, refocus, recalibration. My WLS Journey Tools I made the decision to change my life early in 2011. After a medical appointment and getting the results from my annual lab tests, with my
For an alternative to the traditional, classic chicken noodle soup, this Instant Pot Chicken Zoodle Soup is made in an Instant Pot with spiralized zucchini instead of traditional noodles! Healthy, easy, and so delicious... Instant Pot Chicken Zoodle Soup Recipe Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes 8 servingsPrep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 35
Everyone knows that weight loss surgery isn’t just a one day or one year journey. It is a lifelong one. Here are 15 things you can do to reach your goal for weight loss and stay successful after your WLS. 15 Tips to Stay Successful After Your WLS Eat mindfully
We all know that eating is essential to our survival. We eat because we need to eat, and without food, we wouldn’t be able to make it very far. However, survival is not the only reason that we choose to eat. For most people, food serves a variety of purposes
This post is sponsored by PREMIER PROTEIN®. Protein Hacks for Protein Requirements After Bariatric Surgery Protein is important but it can be difficult to meet the recommended protein requirements after having bariatric surgery. Try these 7 easy protein hacks! As a bariatric patient, you will advance through various phases of
Why I Decided to Have WLS We don’t often get the chance to impact a large group of people, but here goes nothing. I grew up in a Mexican-American household. Although my name is Angela I was most often called “gorda” or “fea,” which translates into “fat girl” or “ugly
This Salmon Recipe has a fancy flair without the fuss, and it will leave a lasting impression. It's freezer-friendly, diabetic-friendly and gluten-free. One of the ingredients is Marsala wine but you can easily swap it out by substituting 1/3 cup of chicken or beef broth, or stock that you can
Hot Kale & Artichoke Dip Recipe This Hot Kale & Artichoke Dip Recipe is simple, straight-forward, and uses fat-free Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. The nutrition is boosted by using fresh kale (spinach would work great too) – and any kale will work….just give it a rough chop!
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Premier Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse There’s something about the taste of pumpkin and the aroma of pumpkin spices that brings on the warm fuzzy feeling of home, family, and friends. The fragrant spices and flavors are a favorite seasonal addition to so many
