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New product-protein shake Ad - Hi, I just saw an ad on t.v. for Ensure new Protein Shakes.  They have 25g protein and only 5 g sugar (I think).  These were the pre-made variety.  Has anyone see them or tried th...

8 Signs of Emotional Eating -  Eight Signs of Emotional Eating A lot of people ask, "How do I know if I am over eating for emotional reasons?" If any of the following statements sound like they could ap...

Article: Weight loss tips...Some I haven't heard - http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-weight-loss-tips-youre-not-trying-2508319/#photoViewer=8 As a life-long professional dieter there isn't often a "weight loss tip" from ...

OH Conference this coming Friday in Seattle - I'm getting really excited for the OH coference that's being held in Bellevue, WA on July 15 and 16th!  Jean M. is flying here from TN on Wednesday.  This will be her third trip to...

Response to why I chose the Lap Band - Your surgeon will be an important resource in guiding you which surgery is best for you, but you're doing the right thing...researching all the options available to you. You wi...

OT: Article on Why Diet soda my be making us fat - I gave up Diet Soda when I had my WL surgery but I have always felt that my addiction contributed to my obesity.  Here's an article that explains why that may be true. I don't kno...

Article on why Diet soda may be making you fat - Diet soda may be making you fat   editor by Lylah M. Alphonse, Senior Editor, Manage Your Life, on Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:55am PDT     Think you're making a hea...

OH Conference in Seattle, WA, July 15 & 16 - Hi all! I just want to remind everyone that the OH Conference is in Bellevue, WA, (just outside of Seattle)  next month.  Check out the itinerary and list of guests by going to ...

OH Conference in Bellevue, WA, July 15 & 16 - Hi all! I just want to remind everyone that the OH Conference is in Bellevue next month.  Check out the itinerary and list of guest speakers by going to Community on the blue ba...

OH Conference, Bellevue July 15 & 16th - Hi all! I just want to remind everyone that the OH Conference is in Bellevue next month.  Check out the itinerary and list of guests by going to Community on the blue banner abo...

Did you have your bariatric surgery at Swedish in - If you're a patient of Dr. McMahon's there is a new support group that just re-organized recently.  The group meets on the first Saturday of each month, (This coming Saturday), at ...

NSV, Lisa on a roll! - I met my husband 4 years ago when I weighed 335 lbs.  He used to roller blade a lot in his 20's and 30's and I used to roller skate as a teen.  He REALLY wanted me to try roller-bl...

Day 4, No candy. I blame the bunny! - Dang Easter Bunny! I have been having a heck of a time avoiding all the Easter candy that is in every store from the gas stations to the drug store!  It's everywhere!  Why can't...

What healthy snacks do you keep at work? - This was my response to a question from another post asking for tips on how to beat snacking.  I think it's a great idea to share what we use in case of emergency when you need to ...

Repost: Don't leave Sarah - I wrote this as a response to Sarah R.'s early post.  I wanted to repost it for anyone considering leaving this forum because of the negetive posts about the band that may not have...

OT, I get to meet KathKeb! I'm so excited! - I have a business meeting in Scottsdale this week so I reached out to Kathkeb and asked if she wanted to meet!  She's going to drive 2 hours just to have dinner with me and I'm jus...

My article on finding my motivation from "Ban - Hi all! There's been a lot of talk lately about getting back on program, finding motivation to start over, plateau busting, etc. so I attached below an article I wrote for Jean ...