You’ve probably tried the microwavable turkey sausage links and patties. But what about turkey bacon? I’ve always purchased the “fully cooked” turkey bacon that you still had to “cook.” You know what I mean. It’s the turkey bacon package next to all the many varieties of the “real deal” bacon. It’s cooked through so … Continue reading "Heat and Eat Turkey Bacon? Product Review"
Am I Really Hungry After Weight Loss Surgery? Eating with awareness. NOTE: This post was originally created after a live speaking event at the Obesity Help 2016 National Convention and has been updated in August 2018. This past weekend I was given the opportunity to speak at the Obesity Help 2016 National Convention. What … Continue reading "“Am I Really Hungry” – ObesityHelp National Convention"
You know what I’ve noticed? Brussels Sprouts get a bad rap. Ever since I was a kid it was involved in jokes about the gross vegetable on the school lunch tray or something your grandma would eat (I’m not certain that my Grandma WOULD eat brussels sprouts). It makes me think of looking at my … Continue reading "Steam in Bag Brussels Sprouts"
Tell us about your weight struggle prior to surgery: Oh my it was a struggle my whole life. I wore a size women’s 20 when I was in the 3rd grade. I was always a big girl and tall my whole life. I was on diet pills when I was in grade school and they … Continue reading "Kathy’s Lost 163 Pounds and Counting!"
Trying to find a protein shake that doesn’t contain whey protein?? There are a myriad of reasons why a whey protein may not be best for someone. Whether it’s a true allergy or simply an intolerance to the ingredient, it’s important to know what other options you have! The important note for weight control and … Continue reading "Whey Free Protein Powder Options"
I know it’s a lovely topic. Even typing out “throwing up” makes me feel queasy. Let’s start the morning off right with a conversation about the pukes!!! #nothankyou However, if you are reading this post, chances are you need to know. This is a phone call I get from time to time in my … Continue reading "WLS Questions – I Keep Throwing Up (Even Soft Foods…)"
Do you feel like you aren’t losing weight fast enough after your weight-loss surgery? If you’re a post-op sleeve, bypass or duodenal switch patient, chances are you’ve worried about this. What’s the rate of weight loss supposed to be? How much should you be losing each week? Here’s the thing. This is much more complicated than … Continue reading "Are You Losing Fast Enough? Post-Op Worries After WLS"
Okay Sherree, tell us about your weight struggle prior to surgery. Diabetes and heart disease runs in my family. Both of those can be controlled with food choices. I weighed 170 after having my third child. I ate right and exercised when I could. I have an active job. I thought I was doing the … Continue reading "WLS Success Stories – 150 lbs GONE…Sherree is Killing It!!!"
I find it so timely that as I was finishing this blog post, Obesity Help recently posted an article on this very subject. If you haven’t read it already, here is the link to a post on “Should WLS Post-Ops Drink Alcohol After Surgery.” Here’s a very telling excerpt from that article – In … Continue reading "The Serious Side of Alcohol After WLS"
6 Habits of Successful People…Who Lose Weight Have you ever read those types of articles? The articles that tell you what habits are needed to be a successful career person or habits needed to be a happy person. One recent article I read reminded me of the habits of successful postop weight-loss surgery people. These … Continue reading "6 Habits of Successful People…Who Lose Weight"
