Bariatrics

Home cooking for your health. I want you to be the healthiest version of yourself. If you’ve been brought up like I have, with Kraft Dinner and Chef Boyardee lining the cupboards, creating healthy kitchen habits can be complicated and…

Why soups and salads?  Well, it’s February and it’s cold in a lot of places and the last thing on our minds is eating vegetables.  Vegetables are more of a Spring/ Summer craving.  This is why so many of my clients experience “stomach…

Taking a Daily Walk: The Simplest Way to Get Moving. I am always blogging about exercise and how much I want this for you. It’s one of the most important lifestyle changes I want you to make post-bariatric surgery. It’s not enough…

What started with a BANG ….. You reach out to me, we talk about the bariatric journey but we focus more on the logistics: How do I know I qualify for bariatric surgery? Now that I’ve qualified, how do I decide to have weight…

Take charge of your kitchen I’m so proud of my clients.  They are learning new skills in the kitchen. They are finding ways to remake their old favorite recipes.  They are sharing them online and allowing us a peep into their kitchens. …

Nutritional buzz-word Protein … and how to increase it in your diet. “Protein” is the buzzword when it comes to nutrition today.  We hear it everywhere we turn, “eat more protein”. Makes total sense but how difficult is it really…

Getting active is a part of your bariatric journey. I want this for you. I want you to exercise not only to keep you strong and healthy but also for your mental and emotional health.  Physical activity plays a huge role in both these…

Hey folks.  Let’s welcome 2023 together. We cautiously open that door and peer into what we believe the New Year will bring for us. A lot of us can’t stand the “New Year’s Resolutions”. A lot of us love making resolutions. Where do…

If you're looking to lower your carbohydrate intake, there are a few simple swaps and habits you can incorporate into your daily routine. Here are some tips on how to do so: Replace potato with Cauliflower: Potatoes are a common…

I know just how many of my bariatric clients have tried to exercise their way to a healthier place.  They would hit the gym for two hours a day, 6 days a week.  What do you think happens when you exercise for two hours a day? You get…