Meal planning can feel incredibly overwhelming to so many people. For most, the thought of planning a week's worth of meals is just another daunting chore on the to-do list. As both a bariatric registered dietitian and a bariatric patient myself, I can understand why meal planning can be so
Wondering what’s next? You’ve made it through the first 6-8 weeks after bariatric surgery, but you’re not sure what or how to eat now. You know one thing for sure. You don’t want to regain the weight after all you’ve been through. I hear you. No worries, I have 10
Does logging your food make you cringe? Do you resist keep track of what you eat? Do meal prep, meal plans, and food tracking make you yawn? You're not alone, however, the benefits are substantial to you and your weight loss journey. Research suggests that when you log your food,
How To Handle Meal Boredom! Ever feel bored of the same old thing? Are you always trying to think of what to make for dinner? You are not alone. Boredom is the number one reason people stray from making healthy choices. Meal boredom is common but can cause us to stray off our
The good news is that you have had weight loss surgery (WLS)! You have made the best decision of your life to choose to be “healthy”! Sure, not every day is a perfect day. How can we expect or maintain that for ourselves? Realistic, obtainable goals, is the better option.
Planning and Prepping Meals: Do you find yourself skipping meals because you cannot find time to prepare food every morning?Are you reaching for whatever is in the pantry when you get home from work because you are too tired to fix dinner?Do you stop at the vending machine regularly because
Oh, meal planning. We know we need to do it, but it always sounds like such a drag. Sitting down, pouring over recipes, writing up a plan, making a grocery list. By the time we get to the grocery store, it’s been hours of preparation! Never mind the fact we
