You've had your weight loss surgery and reached your goal or are well on your way to your weight loss goals. Finally! Shouldn't it be smooth sailing from now on? Then, all of a sudden, you notice some behaviors of cross addiction such as consuming alcohol, gambling or shopping are
So we all may ask… Can shopping really be a transfer addiction? We may say…but I have lost so much weight and I need to buy more clothes;I look really good and I just want to shop;I feel really good and I want to shop;I can finally shop in ‘normal’
People talk about it. But, is it a real food addiction? Is it possible to have food addiction control? Certainly, food is essential to human survival but it is also a source of pleasure, enjoyment and often excitement. Highly palatable foods, often rich in sugar, fat, and salt have been discovered
Did you know that 95% of non-surgical weight loss attempts fail? How is that possible? There are countless diet options out there, from Paleo to Weight Watchers, to Jenny Craig, to Ideal Protein—just to name a few. There are millions of gyms in the United States where you can burn
Transfer Addiction After WLS: Addiction is like a whack-a-mole game: just as you clobber one, another one seems to pop up! If you struggled with food addiction prior to WLS, than you are at greater risk of developing a substitute, or transfer addiction after WLS, because addiction is the ultimate
Food addictions are real. I know this because I co-lead a food addiction group at the Methodist Hospital with dietician, Jennifer Naples. I work on a specialized team within the Weight Management Center called the Bariatric Center. The bariatric team cares for patients who have had weight loss surgery. These
We are thrilled to share the OH2023 Agenda with you! There are educational sessions, motivational sessions, and even a few workshops with limited seating. You'll love the speakers and the passion they have for their topics. Whether you're new to the ObesityHelp National Conferences or a repeat attendee, there is
