The healthy habits started early in a child's life will be an investment for them as they grow up to be healthy teenagers and adults. Being an obese child that grows into an obese teenager puts a child at risk for low self-esteem and increases the risk for co-morbid conditions and other negative
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
“The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” Often attributed to the 5th Century BCE Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, I first heard this quote from my USMC(R) father when I was struggling with my weight in high school. I was a newly minted freshman on the
The days, weeks and months following weight-loss surgery can be filled with the joy of finally losing the weight. But be careful of the stories you tell yourself. Some can be affirming, others can be destructive. Do you know which is which? Bariatric Foodie author Nikki Massie examines stories we
Joan Rivers is at it again. It shouldn't be a surprise when the 79-year-old comedian makes fun of another celebrity…not at all. She has made a living doing as such for many years now. (And I do mean many!) But when it comes to fat jokes about a much loved
Post Weight Loss Surgery Parenting The Ins And Outs of Being A Stay At Home Mom Being a stay-at-home mom after weight loss surgery has its pro’s and con’s. It takes a strong-willed person with a lot of determination to successfully adhere to a healthy lifestyle after weight loss surgery,
Making Breakfast a Priority by Kent Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FACRS “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While commonly quoted, this advice is not as commonly taken. Starting your day with one healthy decision supports more healthy decisions throughout the day. This is one important reason to
WLS Helps Aimee Smith Lose 222 Pounds and Become A Triathlete! "My knees hurt, my back hurt and I had high blood pressure. I was pre-diabetic. I was going down a bad path," said Aimee Smith. When Wisconsin Mom Aimee Smith finally got the courage to weigh herself one day, she
New Year, New You, New Goals! New Years Day can be any day. You can set new goals and embark on new beginnings on any day of the week. Your weight loss journey is personal and your goals and the time you set aside to reach them are within your
Relationships After Weight Loss Surgery: What To Do When Those Closest To You Are More Comfortable With “Worse" We all know that change doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s dynamic. As you change, your relationships with those closest to you change too. Yet, most of us are caught by surprise
