Obesity bias and obesity stigma are alive and well. As an obesity medicine provider, I have been facilitating obesity sensitivity training in healthcare settings for over a decade. My goal is for anyone struggling with obesity is to provide understanding and coping with this stigma. I also provide critical education to weight
Why I Decided to Have WLS: The Before & After RNY Journey with Deena! Like many people, I had been severely overweight for the majority of my adult life. I had been an athlete throughout school, but starting in college and just after, I began to gain weight. When I
Set Yourself Up for Healthy Coping & Success: the Emotional Side of WLS! The decision to have WLS is often exciting and intimidating at the same time. There are so many unknowns. Set yourself up for success by understanding the many facets of yourself for the emotional side of WLS
This Chicken with Tomato Topping and Mozzarella Cheese recipe is freezer-friendly, gluten-free as well as diabetic-friendly. It brings together marinated chicken, tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella cheese in a delicious dish. Chicken with Tomato Topping and Mozzarella Cheese Recipe Recipe by: Holly CleggMakes 6 servingsPrep Time: 10 minutes + marinade time Cook
How does weight regain even happen to a RNY patient from 2002? I mean I’m a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) for Pete’s sake. I work with this every day! I support patients to get back on track. I should know how to prevent going off track, right? Well, in case
Losing The Weight Regain When it comes to planning it is important to re-identify your goals as well as, to recalculate your direction and to think about whether if you are on the path to where you want to be, especially when it comes to losing the weight regain. When
Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe These Peanut Butter Protein Balls bring together a favorite combination of peanut butter and chocolate. The bonus to these is that they have protein as one of the ingredients which are a great choice for bariatric surgery patients and anyone health-minded. They are a quick
Why I decided to have WLS: Before & After VSG with Steve T. I have been battling obesity most of my life. My only coping mechanism growing up was to eat. Any emotions I felt, my comfort zone was to eat. I was a loner growing up and got picked
Do You Have An Unhealthy Relationship With Food? Do you see food as the answer to your every problem? Do you feel that eating will ease your heartaches and pain? Are you constantly using food to cope with difficult situations? Does your day revolve around food and nothing else? Or
This Flank Steak with Tomato Basil Salad Recipe is delicious! You can serve it with some Grilled Cauliflower or Balsamic Mushrooms for a full meal. The Flank Steak is marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic and then cooked until medium rare and topped with tomato basil salad will
