At Home Workouts
After weight loss surgery, one of the most important things you should do is get moving! You might have to start small, but you have to start somewhere. Exercise must be a critical piece of your new...
View ArticleImportance of Vitamins
After weight loss surgery, one of the most important things to remember is to take your vitamins. It can be annoying to take so many supplements, but it is critical that you start a good regimen....
View ArticleBariatric Surgery Patients, “How I Keep the Weight Off!”
So you had the bariatric surgery. And you attended counseling and support groups. You read all the books and bariatric blogs, too. In fact, there’s nothing more you need to know, right? I wish it...
View ArticlePicking your Surgeon for Weight Loss Surgery
Selecting a surgeon is one of the most important choices you will make as a bariatric patient. It is important that you take the time to research the surgery, including the options you have with...
View Article5 things I wish I knew before having weight loss surgery
As a bariatric patient, there is so much information that you are exposed to prior to surgery. Between talking with your surgeon, hearing stories from other people, and doing your own research, you...
View ArticleFun Summer Activities to do on your Weight Loss Journey
It is officially summertime! Whether you are traveling with friends and family or hanging out by the pool, it is time to take a break and focus on you. When you are on a weight loss surgery journey,...
View ArticleHow to Get through Tough Days
One of the hardest parts of a weight loss surgery journey is the mental toll it takes on you. There are so many changes that happen with both your body and mind, and it can be hard to keep up. Food...
View ArticleWhat I Miss After Having WLS
Life after bariatric surgery is amazing and it comes with so many positive changes. However, your life is completely different and there might be some things from your previous life that you miss....
View ArticleHow to get through pain after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery is a wonderful tool for people who are struggling with their weight. It is a huge decision on whether or not it is right for you, so it is important that you do your research to...
View ArticleWhy are you cold after weight loss surgery?
As with all surgeries, weight loss surgery comes with side effects. Some of those side effects can be strange. One of the most interesting side effects is that you can be a lot colder after...
View ArticleAlcoholism after Weight Loss Surgery
As weight loss surgery patients, we often times struggle with food addiction. This is something you see a lot in the bariatric community so it is important that we talk about it. Addiction is serious...
View ArticleHow to set realistic goals
As weight loss surgery patients, it is important that we have goals. Goals keep us motivated and on track with our weight loss. However, sometimes it can be easy to set unrealistic goals that are...
View ArticleMeasurements after Weight Loss Surgery
After weight loss surgery, you will be tracking how much weight you lose and it will feel amazing watching the scale go down. However, there will come a time when the scale slows down and you must...
View ArticleFriendships after Weight Loss Surgery
Congratulations! You decided to have weight loss surgery to turn your life around and begin a new healthy lifestyle. More than likely you feel amazing and you are healthier than you have ever been...
View ArticleNon-Scale Victories
Yesterday, I woke up and stepped on the scale and did not see any movement. I felt discouraged and sat there and evaluated everything I had done the day before to see what I needed to do...
View ArticleThe first Christmas after Bariatric Surgery
I remember it like it was yesterday. My first Christmas after bariatric surgery was completely different than what I was used to. You wouldn’t think it would make this much of an impact on my life,...
View ArticleNew Year, New You!
The New Year is approaching! I know many of us are ready to say goodbye to 2020. With a new year comes new beginnings. If you are struggling to get back on track, use this time to press reset....
View ArticleHow to make sure you don’t gain weight when stuck at home
We are living an interesting life these days. Many of us are staying home as much as possible, which can make losing weight tricky for some people. It can be extremely frustrating, especially if you...
View ArticleSleep Eating
Have you ever heard of sleep eating? Well yes, it is a thing! Sleep related eating disorders are characterized by abnormal eating patterns during the night. There are two different types of sleep...
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