If you want to get back on track or have regained weight, you aren't alone! As with anything in life, we can get off-track and find ourselves wondering if we're lost and need support to get back on track. Regaining weight after bariatric surgery is a common occurrence. Again, if
Why I Decided to Have WLS In November of 2014, I was close to 300 pounds. I had given up weighing myself, so I'm not sure how high I had gotten. (My all-time high was 345 in 2007 when I left a miserable 27-year marriage.) That November night, my significant other
What is your relationship with food? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? What word comes into your head right now as you're reading about your relationship with food? Comfort, emotional, joy, happiness, pleasure, celebration, love, shame, secretive, disappointment, anger, or hopelessness? Do you feel shameful after negotiating a
Are you considering weight loss surgery but are wondering how your eating habits will change after? Are you afraid of losing some of your favorite foods? If you’re a sweet eater like I am, it is a topic worth exploring. Many patients express the concern to me that after surgery,
Many people struggle with defining themselves as “good enough” in today’s world regardless of weight. However, those struggling with this, in addition to the scale, can be quite overwhelming. There can be a lot of judgment, shame, and negative self-talk that perpetuates this cycle, especially after losing weight. There’s an assumption that after
If you struggle with eating chicken, part of the problem might be the dryness of it. Another complaint is how bland chicken can be! Taking the extra time to marinate a chicken can really make a world of difference. With this Oven-Roasted Mojo Chicken recipe, you'll get a juicy chicken
As a bariatric surgeon, I often hear how difficult it was for my patients to make their initial appointment with me. So, what got them to finally take that first step to a new lifestyle? After reading numerous blogs, books, and websites over the years and looking at my own
It's never too late to get started on your goals - embrace your motivation and get started today! The key to reaching your goals is to be persistent and consistent. Every day that you do that you're one step closer! The articles in this goal setting guide have been written
Make a Game Plan & Survive The Holidays! The holidays can be a tricky time for weight loss surgery patients. Sometimes family gatherings alone may be somewhat stressful but then add off-program foods into the mix, and it can be a very trying time for bariatric folks. So, how can
It is with heavy hearts that the ObesityHelp team shares that our dear friend and best-selling cookbook author, Holly Clegg, has passed away. We are celebrating the life and work of Holly Clegg, August 23, 1955 - November 1, 2019 As many of you may know, Holly was a long-time supporter
