We all have different experiences with food throughout our lives and we each have a different relationship with food. The way society treats people experiencing a difficult relationship with food or with excess weight is shameful. These judgements often lead to stigma. The feelings of guilt, shame and stress that
Food Addiction is Real! Have you ever wondered why someone can take one square of a chocolate bar and put the rest away for later? Why are some people satisfied with one bite of cake, while others can stuff their mouths with frosting until they are ill? Why can one
Why I Can't Stop Eating: Have you ever said any of the following statements in the process of trying to lose weight: I want to cut back (or quit) consuming so much sugar (or simple carbs, junk food, or fast food), but I haven’t been able to do so. Even
Traveling doesn’t have to be put on hold just because you had weight loss surgery. In fact, you may have had weight loss surgery to actually enjoy travel and not be limited by your weight. Therefore, the key is to be prepared. Your limited food choices and options will be
Being overweight or obese in America is a different type of “new normal” that is often overlooked. Statistically, over one-third of Americans are overweight or obese. The sad reality is that we are bombarded with mixed media messages containing images of beautiful, slim models indulging in manufactured, junk foods. It takes
Before Eating Off Track: If you’ve decided to commit to a healthy eating plan but find yourself reverting to old habits or feeling tempted by foods that you know are unlikely to help get you to your goal, you’re not alone. Don’t beat yourself up! Old habits die hard, and
For many people who undergo bariatric surgery, food has become more than just a part of the natural process of eating to fuel a healthy body. Their relationship with food was an issue. Over a lifetime, food has the ability to take on many roles. It soothes emotional discomfort or
Your relationship with food is one of the most important relationships of all. If you’re not prioritizing this relationship, it may impact your physical and psychological well-being which can, in turn, affect almost every other part of your life. Fixing a broken relationship with food can feel overwhelming. It can
Tame the Hunger Monster! One of the common reasons why many people fail in their weight loss journey is this unstoppable feeling that will constantly pester its host until it is satisfied – hunger. When you try to skip a meal or lessen your portion sizes, this hunger turns into
Breakfast Matters for Weight Loss Initial weight loss after bariatric surgery begins to slow sometime around 12 – 18 months following surgery. Patients that may have slowly picked up any of their bad eating habits again may not have seen any negative effects during the first year, but this is
