One thing that we all seem to discuss when a group of us weight loss surgery patients get together is our excess skin. Where we have it, what bothers us about it, and what we plan to do about it. We pinch it, we grab it, we lift it, we
About two years ago I opened a photography business. I always had a love and appreciation for photography. My grandfather’s past time was photography. He took a lot of black and white images and developed the film in a dark room in his house. I loved to be in there
Our obese bodies are a symbol of many things...more than anything it's a sign we wear around our waist saying this how we deal with stress, anxiety and depression... 20lbs to cope with not being able to find a job, +30lbs because you don't know how to deal with your
Nighttime Eating: Is This You? Can you go all day, sticking to your healthy eating plan and exercise routine, but when the sun goes down you head for the kitchen? Do you find that your attitude towards your healthy eating habits suddenly change at night? Do you tell yourself “I’ll
It is 15 minutes before you are to leave work and your boss needs you to stay for a high priority project. You need to pick up the kids in 45 minutes and you were going to stop at the grocery store on the way home. Earlier in the day,
Success with weight loss surgery is less about the numbers on the scale and more about the lifestyle and health of the patient. Unfortunately, many weight loss surgery patients do not measure their success beyond the numbers on the scale and this can lead to negative self-image. Why are patients
Hunger vs. Satiety? There is a difference between hunger vs. satiety. Our bodies provide cues to be able to check our hunger vs. satiety level. Our cars have a fuel gauge to let us know where the fuel is at, our bodies really don't come equipped for that. People who
Desserts are typically filled with empty calories and tons of sugar so finding one that is not only beneficial to body composition but also satisfying and tasty can be tough. This 3-minute cake manages to fulfill all of those criteria! The 3-minute PB&J cake stacks up at 200 calories, 7g
Why Sleep Matters Just as healthy eating habits are important to our over all health and well-being, the benefits of healthy sleeping patterns impacts many aspects of our daily lifestyle. Here are 5 reasons why a good night's sleep matters: 1. Sleep may help in weight maintenance or loss A
If you’ve wondered about the facts on bariatric surgery, I’m going to provide you with the key points for bariatric surgery procedures. Additionally, I’ll discuss solid information about each of the mainstream procedures. Bariatric Procedure Key Points 1) Patients with the band will lose around 40% of excess weight. When
