How often do you say to yourself that you are finally going to change those old bad eating habits, but end up failing over and over again Why can’t you do it? How do you change those annoying habits anyway? Why does it have to be so hard??? I can’t
Celebrating Hsmcc1’s Journey Before & After Gastric Bypass RNY! Ten years has passed since my Gastric Bypass RNY surgery, and it seems so unreal! How did I reach this point in my journey? Why was I successful? The questions swirl in my head, but the answers are not what you
Happy New Year, we wish you much health, happiness and success in 2017! If you have new goals or a bucket list that you'd like to accomplish in 2017, a very helpful tool is the ObesityHelp Goal System! Sharing your goals or even posting them as a personal reminder for
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery usually does not come easy. For most weight loss surgery patients, efforts of dieting, losing and gaining weight and questioning the procedure itself may have taken years before they ever reach the O.R. Unlike other types of surgery, bariatric surgery is still
Despite what you may hear, processed foods can be part of a healthy diet! Thanks to the food processing techniques enrichment and fortification, Americans are better at meeting nutrient goals for vitamins A, C, D, and E, thiamin, folate, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Processed Foods Are More Than Cheetos On
Celebrating Skotti's Before & After Gastric Bypass Journey! I was always a “big boned” boy growing up. Yes, not fat, big boned. At least people meant well when they said that to me. One thing that I realized from an early age in elementary school is that I was bigger
Protein supplements are all the rage these days and are promoted by many fitness and nutrition advocates. But what makes a good protein supplement, and when is an appropriate time to use them? There is most certainly a time and place for these products, especially as they relate to weight
I'm a planner, ready for anything. In August 2015, I was ready for my new lease on life. I thought I knew everything possible about RNY Gastric Bypass and my necessary post-op eating plan. I had a plan…or so I thought. Immediately after my RNY, I didn't want to eat
Studies repeatedly show that most regular exercisers (including me) are not as concerned with the powerful pecs and awesome abs as we are with feeling good and being healthy. Just like the habit of eating protein first, you can make exercise a habit too. It is important to develop the habit
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Protein Shake Recipes with Holiday Flavors The Holidays are here, and you know what that means – the return of dangerously tempting sugary treats. The good news is that you don't have to miss out on your favorite holiday flavors with these protein
