Bariatrics

This is a BIG topic because we ALL experience it. Who doesn’t compare their bariatric journey with their neighbor? Who doesn’t compare their losses to the other people in their FB support group or…

I hope that you all had a terrific week last week and that you are geared up for another spectacular one. I make it my business each week to help you to make good choices. I want you to succeed. I root for you…

I am starting my week by writing this blog. You see, I’ve been in California (Disneyland and Universal Studios) for the past few days. I am from Ottawa, Canada so it’s a pretty big trip for myself and my two teens. I…

When I talk about “self-care”, you often hear me discussing manicures vs workouts OR salons vs kitchens. I used to feel that self-care occurred in the nail salon as I went for my manis and pedis. I used to feel that self-care…

I know, I know, I know, “lifestyle” is the buzz-word of 2019. We all hear it everywhere we go. We all know what we should do. We know that we should be adapting to a healthier overall “lifestyle” post-bariatric surgery.…

Let’s talk about those protein shakes that my clients guzzle down two weeks before their weight loss surgery and for a month after surgery. What’s in them? Are they a health food? Should we keep them in our lives to…

Last week, while scrolling through my social media, I saw a lot of ads about “getting fit” pop up in my newsfeed. I wonder what I was researching? Obviously, I googled something with regards to physical fitness, as google now…

"What is it that we all fear after bariatric surgery"? I think that the number one answer I get when I ask this question is: the dreaded regain. What I spend a lot of time discussing with my clients is the importance of…

I run an online support group. If you would like to be a part of our community, go HERE and send a request to join. I will approve it and you can be a part of our community. In our support group, I posted a…

Following along the same theme as last week (celery juice), I decided to take one of the biggest health trends of 2019 and break it down for you. Will I be trying this personally? Yes. I have done it in the past…