First, let us work through the who, what, where, when, and why of serving sizes: How to Determine Serving Sizes Who actually eats the serving described on the nutrition facts label?It is rare that a person reads every nutrition facts label and counts out or measures the serving size. I
If you are trying to end emotional eating and heal your relationship with food, then this article is for you! As a psychologist specializing in weight management, I have heard this said by countless patients: “If someone would just tell me what to eat, I could lose this weight.” It
Many casual restaurants offer spinach dip on their menus and it is a popular appetizer. With five ingredients and in five minutes, you'll be able to make this Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip. It is a great dip to enjoy anytime. Whether you are having a movie night at home, watching a
Navigating My WLS Journey Think back at the beginning of your WLS journey...Remember those days early in your WLS journey when you proudly posted your before and afters and exclaimed: “70 pounds gone forever!”? You were proud and excited, and dare I say it, feeling like you were invincible! You were
Before & After Plastic Surgery with Lelani - Why I Decided to Have Plastic Surgery Before & After Plastic Surgery with Lelani: Throughout my adolescent and adult life, obesity was a major struggle. I was on every single diet, the scale was my enemy, I wasn’t comfortable in my own
It’s one of the hottest trends in 2020: Intermittent Fasting. Even Hotter is: Intermittent Fasting Coupled With a Ketogenic Diet. The question for our bariatric community is, Are Keto and Intermittent Fasting bariatric friendly? As a bariatric patient, do you need to come at this a bit differently? If so,
Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins are packed with protein for a healthy, portable breakfast or snack that will keep you going all morning. These easy Egg Muffins with broccoli and cheddar cheese are a great make-ahead breakfast, lunch, and snack choice. They are freezer-friendly and can be eaten on their own
Are You Ready to Start a Healthy Lifestyle? Starting a new weight loss or fitness plan can be overwhelming. Goals can seem unattainable without making immediate major life changes first. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By making the conscious decision to lead a healthy lifestyle, you are
Maintain Weight Loss After WLS: Enjoy a Healthier, Better-Balanced Lifestyle You’ve made the decision to change your life through bariatric surgery! The next step is to develop healthy habits so you can optimize your health and successfully maintain weight loss after WLS. 10 Key Tips to Maintain Weight Loss After
A Bariatric Patient's Journey From my experience as a bariatric nurse, I'll explain the process of a bariatric patient's journey so you know what to expect. The decision to pursue weight loss surgery is a difficult one, and never something that is decided on a whim. Typically, individuals have attempted
