The holidays are often a time of year to let go and splurge. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your wellness goals on hold. With a few simple strategies, you can still navigate the season's temptations and enjoy yourself for a healthy holiday. Avoid taking an all-or-nothing approach
Most people look forward to the weekend and think of it as a chance to recover from a busy week, but the big question is, do we want to have to recover from the weekend at the start of every week? When talking about weight loss, too many people are
Your life has changed in many ways since surgery. It is a very exciting time to navigate your new you and life in a healthier way. It is a time when we embrace good habits and pave the way for a wonderful, long future. Many patients want to feel the
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and, of course, delicious food. While it's a season of comfort and cheer, it's also a notorious period for weight gain. If you're concerned about maintaining your health during the festivities, you're not alone. This guide will assist you in avoiding
Make a Game Plan & Survive The Holidays! The holidays can be a tricky time for weight loss surgery patients. Sometimes family gatherings alone may be somewhat stressful but then add off-program foods into the mix, and it can be a very trying time for bariatric folks. So, how can
The biggest key to success in any undertaking is self-discipline. Whether your goal is to save $500 each month, learn a new language, or lose 50 pounds, self-control will see you through. However, constant hunger is distracting to even the most disciplined. Literally. Hunger can lead to decreased concentration, light-headedness,
Let the hunger-games begin! It’s the time of year when your access to food increases like no other time during the calendar year. The holiday season is rich in opportunities to stray off course from the lifestyle you’ve tried to maintain over the past months and years as a WLS
Getting through the Holidays without gaining weight can seem daunting. Navigating the Holiday celebrations, office parties, get-togethers with friends, and your favorite childhood dishes on the table can be overwhelming. You aren't at the whim of well-meaning food pushers that want you to eat more. Just like the rest of
Holiday eating after weight loss surgery reminds me how grateful I am that I had surgery. I'm free from all the craziness that comes with holiday goodies and food. I'm no longer dieting and white knuckling what I will and won't eat, and if I'm going to cheat (aka binge
Recently I went to a holiday party and had a big "duh" moment. Just because I focus on healthy ingredients when I cook doesn't mean that everyone does. The host couple are very health conscious and run marathons. So I assumed their holiday dishes would be healthy. As I found
