Losing weight is one thing; keeping it off quite another. Most of the people I talk to during their pre-surgical psychological evaluations have lost weight at different times in their lives. If there were such a thing as a Lifetime Yo-Yo Diet Club, lots of people would be honorary members.
Body Image We want our kids to grow up liking themselves, the way they look, and what they contribute to their lives as well as the lives of others. Recently I was involved in a show on the FOX Network that featured a woman who has the largest breasts in
As a WLS fitness enthusiast I am often asked, "What motivates you and propels you to exercise so much?" - The answer has always been so very easy for me. My father. My father was the champion of my weight loss journey and a centrical part of my decision to
Editor's Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is part one of a five-part series, "Why I Support Bariatric Surgery". Why I Support Bariatric Surgery (Part 1) Let me start this post with a few disclaimers: 1) I am not a surgeon and do not get paid based
Melinda's Weight Loss Success! “I cannot put into words how this surgery has changed my life. Just being able to do things–walk, run, even cross my legs! I love that I can really be active now. That I can finally keep up with my kids. We get to do a
12 Steps for Exercise Success How many times have you started an exercise program and then quit? You're not alone! Many people start with great intentions but soon lose motivation and end up stopping exercising entirely. For weight loss surgery patients, exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle
Today is Michelle's Birthday! Happy Birthday Michelle! Michelle Vicari of The World According to Eggface, struggled with obesity since the time she was a child. At age 35, she found herself in a Size 28, on 8 medications, being treated for – severe GERD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, severe Obstructive Sleep
Gardening for Health The satisfaction of nurturing your garden and watching it thrive, not to mention the fresh, pure taste of homegrown foods is priceless. Here are 10 more healthy reasons to love gardening this summer: 1. Exercise fun in the sun! Gardening provides you with both cardio and aerobic
Before and After: Featuring Kay Vick Waking up to life My name is Kay Vick. When I was 44 years old, I weighed 246 pounds. I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea – and I was about to be prescribed insulin for my diabetes. However, I had
A new report indicates that so far, the rate of obesity in 2013 is slightly up from 2012. At this time of year in 2012, the rate was at 26.2 percent in comparison to the now 2013 obesity rate of 27.1 percent. According to the Gallup-Healthways report, there has also
