Once again the holidays are upon us – quickly approaching are the festivities and all the parties and family gatherings. There are piles of social events and work related events and the delicious food and drinks that accompany them. This is the time of that year that it is so easy to pile on a […]
When thinking of a breast reduction, generally you are wanting to get smaller breasts but the breast reduction can be so much more. To start with, breast reduction enables women to get a better, more comfortable size but there are additional perks and added benefits. To start with when a breast reduction is performed, it […]
Well it has been 3 weeks and the scale hasn’t budged. You know how it feels. You feel discouraged and frustrated and upset and you don’t know what you are doing wrong. First things first – Relax! Having the scale stall and sit at the same weight for a few weeks is completely normal. Next […]
Let’s chat a bit about what happens after we lose 100 lbs. The goal in the beginning may be to lose weight and get healthy again and many bariatric clients achieve this goal and they are extremely happy with their appearance and then there are others who feel that their skin elasticity has changed a […]
Let’s just lay all our cards on the table: After Thanksgiving we all have food hangovers. You may call it something else but the bottom line is that it is a bunch of symptoms that make you feel awful after a big holiday meal. Some call it bloating, nausea, stomach upset, and a feeling of […]
What’s the deal with the low carb/ high fat rage going on today and is it for bariatric clients? Let’s explore this topic and I will give you my thoughts on this super popular keto diet. I get asked about the ketogenic diet all the time from our bariatric clients so let’s dive into it. […]
I really like this topic as I think it’s important to discuss the difference between “what is a snack” and “what is grazing”. When talking about the first year post weight loss surgery, all of the bariatric protocols and post op guidelines have some things in common – there is a time for drinking liquids, […]
Dumb Bariatric Surgery Myths There is a ton of information today online and it is very easy to make assumptions when it comes to bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery can be life changing and it can also save your life. It allows you to lose a great deal of weight by way of a tool which […]
Are you a bariatric calorie counter ? Do you believe that it all comes down to “calories in vs calories” out? Have you not hit your bariatric goal or are you struggling to maintain or have you had a regain? Not all foods are the same when you see how they have an impact on […]
It is challenge time for all of you reading this ! For bariatric clients it sometimes feels like we need to have the “all or nothing” mentality. I am here to tell you that making small changes and tweaks to your daily nutrition and lifestyle can make a huge difference on the scale. Instead of […]