A client shared a photo, and the image stays with me. It’s a young girl, standing tall on a balance beam. So proud. So beautiful. I imagine she just danced gleefully, her 9 year-old limbs performing a both exquisite and adorable routine. Although young, she is powerfully connected to her own wild, divine,
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone key for bone and muscle health. It is also required for the health of our blood vessels, nervous system, immune system and other systems of the body. A good majority of my weight loss surgery patients take a Vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D and
There is so much more to pumpkin than just pie! If you've been locked into the "pumpkin pie" routine, it is time to step out of your comfort zone and learn about all of the amazing health benefits of pumpkin. The Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is a member of the food
Every day, we see ObesityHelp members reach amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating their non-scale victories. Celebrating Lanie Let's give a big round of applause and congratulations to Lanie! Obesity Help Member: Lanie, iloveravens Weight Loss Total: 111 lbs Surgery Type: VSG (8/12/14) with complications resulting in RNY the following day
Some hair loss is common between 3 and 6 months following surgery. The reasons for this are not totally understood. Even if you take all recommended supplements, hair loss will be noticed until the follicles come back. Hair loss is almost always temporary. Adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines exercise as “physical activity that is done to become stronger and healthier.” Exercise is a word I have always hated. For many, the word brings feelings of competitiveness, ambition, and achievement. For me, even after losing 140 pounds and becoming a group fitness instructor, it shines
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Our developers have been working to bring you a brand new member profile that includes updated tools to more easily share your stories, photos, goals and more. You can now customize your new home on ObesityHelp with one of our pre-made themes or get creative and build a custom design that
Remember the days when children loved spending time with their friends playing for hours, riding bikes, or reading books that took them to far off places or used their imagination that they were a super detective? As you'll see below, kids now can spend 7+ hours of screen time. The activity that occurs during screen
We're ready to celebrate #OH2015 with a giveaway! We’ve partnered with Premier Protein® to bring you a fun giveaway to celebrate the upcoming ObesityHelp National Conference (#OH2015) in North Carolina. This giveaway gives you the chance to win a Premier Protein® Prize Pack + a Fitbit® Flex, with a total approximate
