Your Scale Does Not Define You: It’s so easy to fixate on the numbers we see on the scale and even rewarding to see the pounds disappear at our daily or weekly weigh-ins. But what about when the numbers go up or stay the same? It can be disheartening right?
Bariatric surgery is a big step in someone’s weight loss journey. It is a procedure that changes your life in so many ways. However, I have often seen patients focus on the numbers on the scale and forget to see the big picture. It is important to know that it’s
What is the relationship between you and your scale? You may not own a scale, but many of us do. When we've been overweight and tried umpteen diets, the scale has become a friend and a foe. We can ignore the scale for long periods of time or step on/off
Do you find yourself weighing yourself five times a day or maybe even every hour? Obsessing over the number staring back at you, and becoming a slave to the scale? Although it may be exciting to see the pounds melt off your body after your post-bariatric surgery, you should take
Imagine yourself out in the park, with a basketball in hand, playing an impromptu game with friends. You’re laughing, smiling, and having a good time–not a care in the world. It’s like a form of Tai Chi, meditation in motion. When do the best athletes in nearly every sport have their best
2013: 20 Funny New Year's Resolutions When it comes to New Year's resolutions, our family members and friends can get quite creative and even funny with what they resolve to do in the New Year. Here a few good ones I have heard along the way...Oh, and a few of
The Funhouse Mirror Effect Are mirrors and scales telling you lies? Don’t let them sabotage your weight loss and peace of mind. THE MIRROR LIES I don't know about you, but I have trick mirrors in my house. In fact, trick mirrors lurk everywhere, in public restrooms, department stores, hotel
