What to Know About Bariatric Surgery and Obesity: Obesity is a worldwide health problem that predisposes to several medical conditions. The co-morbid issues include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, arthritis, infertility, and certain cancers. In the United States, the incidence of obesity is
Why I decided to have WLS There are several reasons why I decided to have WLS. I had a child in my late 30’s and after he was born, I tried countless diets and programs to lose weight for the next 17 years. I could never keep it off and
According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. In the DSM-5, BED is described as regular episodes of consuming large quantities of food (often to the point of physical discomfort), and more than a person may
This is a delicious Big Green Stir-Fry recipe with a serving size of 3 cups! Delicious, nutritious and takes just 10 minutes of preparation. The carbs are from vegetables so it is a great choice for protein and vegetables. Protein + Vegetables + 3 cup serving = Satisfying and Nutritious! Big
Eating and Living Without Shame: What Is Shame? Shame. It’s a popular topic in the blogging world right now. We’ve all heard of it. There’s talk of body shame, fat-shaming, and shame spirals. But what is shame, exactly? Is it an emotion? An action? A thought? And can it really
Manage Anxieties for Procedures: Being psychologically prepared for surgery both pre-and post-op is imperative and for body contouring goals after surgery. Research indicates that although the physical quality of life improved immediately post-op, if not appropriately maintained, individuals who underwent bariatric surgery were more likely to return to unhealthy habits
Try some of these delicious appetizer recipes by Lisa Lillien of Hungry Girl for your get-together celebrations this holiday season! From classics like Barbeque Buffalo Wings to delicious Mini Mexican Chicken Meatballs, Lisa of Hungry Girl makes some great snacking ideas for the holiday season. Quick and easy to make
Are you looking for appetizer recipes for your New Year celebrations? You've found them! Appetizers are generally 1-4 bites of deliciousness. Although these appetizers would be a good choice for your New Year festivities, you can enjoy them year-round. Have you ever made your favorite appetizers and made a fun
The ObesityHelp Team wishes all of you the happiest of holidays! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey! We wish you all of the joys of the season and happiness throughout the upcoming year.
Recipes for Your Healthy Happy Holidays! The Holidays are full of fun, family, friends, and food. Make your holiday get-togethers healthier with these desserts and sweet treats recipes! These recipes are courtesy of Linda Farnsworth of Eating Well Living Thin, Team Holly Clegg of The Healthy Cooking Blog, Kristen McCaffrey of SlenderKitchen.com, Corrigan Duffy of CorrieCooks.com, Lori Newlon of
