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7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Doctor Visit

July 15, 2014 · 0 comments

Doctor visits are not fun and are often frustrating.  Patients encounter long waits, then feel rushed through their time in the exam room. Being prepared can help alleviate some of the frustration and help you be a more active participant in your care. Here are 7 tips to make the

I Fit In at FitBloggin Because I Had the Courage to Show Up

July 11, 2014 · 0 comments

Recently, I submitted an idea to the FitBloggin Conference for an opportunity to present a Spark during their Ignite Fitness Keynote. The goal of Ignite Fitness Spark is to share knowledge, inspire change, and/or motive your peers, the challenge is to present your topic in 20 slides that auto rotate every 15 seconds with a time limit of

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5 Healthy Travel Tips

March 18, 2014 · 0 comments

Vacation season is approaching, here are some healthy travel tips to keep in mind to avoid the unexpected interrupting your trip. Stay Hydrated — Water is even more important for our bodies when traveling. It is important to drink plenty of water before, during and after traveling. Hydration is even

Healthy Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2014 · 0 comments

Valentine's Day is more than just chocolates and flowers, it should be a day to celebrate your relationship by spending time together.  Here are some healthy date ideas for Valentine's Day, dinner optional. Also, these date ideas can with any type of Valentine: significant other, best friend, or make it

Lymphedema Advocacy Update

February 5, 2014 · 0 comments

As a weight loss surgery patient with Lymphedema and Lipedema, I believe it is important to share my Lymphedema advocacy efforts with the ObesityHelp community. Recently, there has been some exciting progress made and I wanted to share the great news with you and ask for your continued support. You

Advocate: A Decade in the Making

August 1, 2013 · 0 comments

April marked 10 years since I had my RNY Gastric Bypass. As many post-op patients will admit, the journey has not been as expected, but then again the same could probably be said by anyone regarding events of the past decade. I am looking back on the past 10 years

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The Three T’s of Halloween: Tricking, Treating, & Transforming

October 9, 2012 · 0 comments

Halloween can be full of scary things such as ghosts, goblins, and CANDY! The temptation of candy lurking in kids' trick-or-treat bags or dreading leftover candy is especially scary to anyone trying to lose or maintain weight loss. While Halloween temptations might be around every corner, don't forget this time