Success after weight loss surgery is up to the patient to make the necessary lifestyle changes and to continue these changes for years after surgery. One of the changes to focus on is your food choices. Make Healthy and Appropriate Food Choices for Continued Success After weight loss surgery, 6
Why I Decided to Have WLS I’ve had my struggles with weight for years, yo-yo dieting, diet pills, a five-time Weight Watchers drop out, Jenny Craig, Nutrition System, even tried the HCG injections only to gain a bunch of weight. You name it, I tried it with no success what
You’ve tried multiple diets throughout your life. You’ve lost and gained those same 25 pounds repeatedly and have been on more diets than you can count. Tired of the never-ending diet roller coaster, you finally sought out bariatric surgery and found a new, healthier you in the years following your
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This Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole is a new favorite! With only 5 main ingredients, you’ll want to put this one into your meal plan! Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes 4 servingsPrep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 cup chopped bell pepper
I’m sure my story is familiar to many of you. I’ve been overweight/obese for as long as I can remember. It feels as if I’ve been dieting my whole life. So much so, that I consider myself a pro at losing weight. Losing weight was never the problem, keeping it
The decision to undergo weight loss surgery offers individuals an opportunity to improve both their physical and emotional well-being. Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease that has both physical and emotional impacts. When deciding to undergo surgery, individuals need to be aware of the psychological effects that surgery brings and
A one-pot winning chicken butternut squash quinoa stew recipe full of fantastic hearty flavors. With precut butternut squash and rotisserie chicken, this makes one of the easiest chicken quinoa recipes. Chicken Butternut Squash Quinoa Stew Recipe Recipe by: Holly Clegg Serves: 10, serving size: 1 cup Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds butternut squash
Bored with salads but trying to avoid the high carb counts of sandwiches? These protein-packed Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Cups are just what you need! A little sweet, a lot savory… fresh and fun! Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Cups Recipe Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes 4 servingsPrep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total
One of the unfortunate side effects of obesity is when we aren't able to wear our wedding rings (or any special ring). When we are obese, our fingers become larger too. Many times, we aren't able to wear our wedding rings and are forced to put them away. Some people
