Do you ever find it easy to eat more healthfully during the workweek and then the weekend comes and you totally fall off track? I am guessing most everyone reading this would answer “yes”. Many will find that it is easier to stay on track when we follow a schedule.
Are you someone that feels in control all day and falls apart in the evening? Are you a nighttime snacker? You are not alone because the “Nighttime Blues” affects us all. You might be a Night Time Snacker. Whether we are relaxing in the evening watching tv or sitting in front of
I first came across these Protein Pizza Pepper Poppers, an appetizer idea (for party food) many years ago, but quickly realized they were perfect as a bite-sized main meal option for post-ops and so used them extensively after my own surgery. Depending on the size of bell pepper used, they
Stop Grazing for Weight Loss: Healthy snacking can be beneficial as a planned part of your bariatric diet but is not meant to replace meals. Mindful snacks between meals actually can reduce your intake of calories by reducing your appetite at mealtime. Snacks should be carefully assessed. Lean protein with
Why I decided to have WLS Before and After VSG with Brittany: The decision to have surgery was not one that I made lightly. I thought about it for years and even met with a couple of different surgeons before moving forward. I had tried everything possible to lose weight
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Hungry? Be a Hunger Detective! In the weeks and months following weight loss surgery, most people experience practically no hunger at all, at least not physical hunger. The protein shakes, purees, and protein-first meal structure are usually enough to satiate us from the physical hunger standpoint. Emotional hunger or “head
This Flatbread Greek Pizza Recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, super hearty, and filling. When you want to assemble a fast and flavorful snack or meal that doesn't break the calorie bank, you can use a low-carb flatbread. Flatbread Greek Pizza Recipe Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes
What is Lipedema? Despite our advancing knowledge of the causes of obesity and its various effects on the body, one condition has been tremendously overlooked and underdiagnosed - lipedema. Also known as the “painful fat disease,” lipedema is a subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) disease that affects up to 11% and
12 Guiding Principles For Your Journey: Weight loss is a goal for a significant portion of our population. And, of course, the weight loss industry wants you to believe that it is not attainable without dieting and commitment to an intense exercise program. Of course, we all know the statistics that 98%
