Happy Fourth of July! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! Here are eight fascinating Independence Day facts that just may surprise you! 1. According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the world's largest fireworks display occurred in December 2006 in Madeira, Portugal. The skies lit up
Annually as a country, we celebrate our independence, liberty, and freedom. But do you also celebrate your personal independence, liberty, and freedom? As millions of Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and other festivities, take a moment to think about the day you made the decision to have
When visiting the various OH message boards, you are sure to find many posts that inspire, encourage, and support you throughout your weight loss journey. But what would your journey be like if you didn’t laugh along the way? As they say, laughter is the best medicine. Enjoy these funny
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
