Congratulations, you have accomplished something that takes courage, determination, and discipline and you should be incredibly proud of yourself. Making the decision to transform your body, and then doing just that, deserves praise. On behalf of everyone who has made that transformation…we welcome you to the other side, where the
Whether you struggle with emotional eating after weight loss surgery or want to combat emotional eating for improved health and to lose weight, you can conquer it by paying attention to your behaviors. Life happens, and unfortunately, we live in a society of high stress, but it is important to
There is no magic bullet for weight loss. Whether you’ve had bariatric surgery, participate in a medical weight loss program or are working to lose weight on your own, there is no single step you can take that will guarantee that you’ll lose weight and keep it off. However, modifying
I was in the Personal Trainers’ office at a local gym recently, and saw the following caption attached to some popular cartoon characters: “I’m fat because obesity runs in my family.” “No, you’re fat because no one runs in your family.” One of the cartoon characters was laughing hysterically, the
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) or Body Dysmorphia is a topic many people wonder about in the WLS community. There are some common misconceptions and mystery as to what it is, so gaining clarity on the matter will help you in understanding BDD. Even more so, what you can do about
What do you tend to say to yourself when you step on the scale and it isn’t moving in the direction you’d like it to? What do you tell yourself when you’ve outgrown your favorite shirt, or you had to ask for a seatbelt extender on an airline? Are the
Taking the journey of weight loss surgery (WLS) is a rewarding gift thousands of people choose to take. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role as a Bariatric Registered Dietitian is hearing about success after surgery. I often have patients report post-surgery they have an overall increase in
Weight Regain Resolution: In the beginning of our weight loss surgery journey, our paranoia and need to follow the rules keep us on track. During the honeymoon period, we have defined goals that we are working towards, which contributes to our advanced weight loss. This weight loss ends and can reverse
Choosing to have WLS is not an easy decision. Usually, it is the last choice when nothing else has worked in the past to lose and maintain weight loss. Before making your lifetime change, you probably did much research, had appointments with surgeons and talked in-depth with family and loved ones. You
I have never been a physical person when upset or angry. I didn’t have to be because I turned to food. When things weren’t going well, food was my coping mechanism, my comfort, my go to. For years, whenever I got into a disagreement with my family or anyone, I
