I was shopping recently and came across this holiday card that read: “When what to my wondering eyes should appear…but 10 extra pounds on my hips, thighs and rear!” I think we can all relate to this card and the concern for weight regain from Thanksgiving to the New Year.
Is your holiday schedule super hectic or do you plan to try and slow down to savor the season? As much as we want to slow down, I bet you’re saying…"are you kidding me? The stress of the holidays seems to ratchet up my life every day. And food is
Bariatric-Friendly Foods to Help Lower Your Cholesterol: This might surprise you. Did you know that your total cholesterol level and your triglyceride level may both improve, that is, decrease within six months of bariatric surgery? It’s quite common to have elevated lipid levels prior to and after bariatric surgery. These
In part one of How to Eat for the Long Haul After WLS Part 1, we talked about the important role that mindfulness plays in your success. A mindful attitude means that you pay attention to details that you may have ignored before, such as how you feel when you
Wondering what’s next? You’ve made it through the first 6-8 weeks after bariatric surgery, but you’re not sure what or how to eat now. You know one thing for sure. You don’t want to regain the weight after all you’ve been through. I hear you. No worries, I have 10
Do a quick ‘Dr. Google’ search and you’ll discover that coconut oil promises weight loss, to burn that belly fat and alter fat levels in your blood for the better. Is this true or BS? Let’s separate facts based on science from fiction based on, well, hype. First, a close
Thank you to dietitian Pitchaya Pattasema for developing and sharing her story for this recipe. Growing up in Thailand, tofu was one of my favorite proteins before I even knew what protein was. Its soft yet bouncy texture adds some oomph to any dish. Did you know that tofu
Stress alert! You’ve made an immense decision and decided to have bariatric surgery. Then, you’re informed that it’s not quite as straightforward as you thought. First, you need to follow the liver shrinking diet, also known as the liver reduction diet. Why? What’s this all about? Let’s lower your stress
Alkaline water has been promoted to slow down how fast you age, prevent cancer, boost your energy and regulate your body’s pH. You have a lot of expenses after weight loss surgery. Should you open your wallet and let go of your hard earned cash? Will alkaline water benefit you
Really, a diet for your mind? Here we go again. One more diet and one more miracle promise. I don’t blame you if this is exactly what you’re saying to yourself. I am right there with you. Most of the time you would be spot on as diet after diet
