The days, weeks and months following weight-loss surgery can be filled with the joy of finally losing the weight. But be careful of the stories you tell yourself. Some can be affirming, others can be destructive. Do you know which is which? Bariatric Foodie author Nikki Massie examines stories we
Disaster preparedness is important no matter where you live. As a new weight loss surgery (WLS) post-op, disaster preparedness requires more planning and preparation. In addition to the basic necessities of a good first aid kit and other supplies, you also need to have a stash of weight loss surgery
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Vows To Appeal Just hours before a New York City ban on supersized soda and sugary drinks was to be put in to effect, a New York judge blocked Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial attempt to regulate the sales of drinks over 16 ounces. While movie theater owners,
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? For some of us, March could easily be called National Get Back On Track Month so it makes sense that this month would be picked to especially focus on nutrition education and information. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
What does having bariatric surgery say about you? And what will others think? In her continuing series, "What's your story?" Bariatric Foodie author Nikki Massie sheds light on these tough questions. In my last blog post, I went explained my belief that we each have a story to tell about
Did Your Favorite American Idol Make The Cut? Did you watch American Idol Thursday night? I have to say, I found the reveals to be less than stellar television material. What the heck were they thinking? Here is my take on the American Idol top ten reveal... In case you
How does your state rate in the fight against obesity? Is it in the top ten least or most obese? Or somewhere in between? A new Gallup and Healthways report shows that for the third year in a row, West Virginia comes out on top as the state with the
Some of you may know me from my food blog, Bariatric Foodie, but I am a professional writer by trade. I think my profession has shaped how I see my weight loss surgery process in a lot of ways. One way is that I believe we each tell a story
Joan Rivers is at it again. It shouldn't be a surprise when the 79-year-old comedian makes fun of another celebrity…not at all. She has made a living doing as such for many years now. (And I do mean many!) But when it comes to fat jokes about a much loved
Fat Letter Controversy A North Andover couple got the surprise of a lifetime when they received a letter from the state of Massachusetts informing them that their son, 10-year-old Cameron Watson, was considered to be obese. Cameron, who weighs 94 pounds, is an athlete and plays in more than one
