Just as with any important project that you have at work, or a home do-it-yourself renovation, you need a plan. In order to be your best self, let's create a plan by setting SMART goals that you can achieve! It has been proven that when people write down specific goals
If you are considering the possibility of gastric bypass or sleeve surgery, you may have a number of questions about the possible complications. Though these procedures come with certain risks such as nausea, vomiting, wound infection and dehydration; the less common risk of gastrointestinal (GI) leaks after WLS are perhaps
If you’ve never tried quinoa, this is for you! Simple, all-in-one-pan, no-mess recipe that everyone will love. Quinoa is a high-protein alternative to pasta, and has a texture similar to couscous. Many people tell me they haven’t been able to make quinoa taste good….I think the secret is a sautéed
Celebrating Maryann's Journey Before and After RNY! I have struggled with weight my entire life. I've lost weight over the years, but have always gained it back, plus more. I'd considered surgery but thought that I could do it myself. I hoped somehow, someday that I'd find that elusive thing that
When we are morbidly obese or even overweight, one of the things we lose is the ability to cross our legs. Instead of being able to sit comfortably, with our legs crossed, many times we have to position our bodies like a pretzel. It is an ability that people that
When you’re busy, sometimes you skip eating breakfast which can leave you in a mid-morning energy slump. When you drink this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake, you'll be energized and healthy in a delicious way. So easy to make with that old fashioned delicious taste you remember as a kid!
As a married couple, both my husband, Mike, and I had struggled with our weight for as long as I can remember. We tried just about everything you can think of from Slim-Fast to Atkins. We could get some pounds off, but when the “diet” was over, the pounds would
When I think of the word 'hash' one thing comes to mind - Hormel canned corned beef hash. My Daddy used to pop open a can, scoop it into a skillet, heat it up, and spoon it onto a piece of loaf bread, fold the bread in half (like a
Celebrating Meg's Journey Before and After Lap-Band! Being overweight during my childhood was the reason I went into teaching. I wanted to make sure that children grew up with a strong sense of self-confidence. I wanted to instill in them that even when they battled something, they would know that
There are food choices we make that obviously contain mostly sugar. With these choices, we are aware that we are eating sugar. However, there are many food choices we make that have hidden sugar that we may not be aware of. I'm not talking about the natural sugar that is
