We’d all like to be able to get our work done faster, earn more money, and move up the career ladder. But it turns out that our diet can hamper progress. You’ve heard the expression, “you are what you eat.” And it turns out that there might be a degree of truth in that, not […]
We all want to have some enjoyment in life, but it’s possible that treating yourself here and there is making you put on a few more pounds than you’d like. Luckily, if your lifestyle is already pretty healthy, but you just want to make a few simple variations in order to keep your weight down, […]
Not long after my gastric bypass surgery, my husband and I went on a day trip to Boat House Row in Philadelphia. The boat houses were filled with the shells that the rowers practiced with and competed in. We watched practice runs that were taking place on the river. I was impressed by the long, thin shells […]
The simple equation for weight loss is if you burn more calories than you consume you will lose weight. Read: Eating Food That Burn More Calories This is true enough, but not absolute. There is more to weight loss than numbers consumed and numbers burned. Calories A calorie is a measurement tool used to determine the energy in food […]
Poor eating habits and lack of exercise increase the risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other obesity-related illnesses. Inadequate diet and lack of exercise also increases the possibility for premature death. Read: 10 Weight Related Illnesses Now researchers have discovered that exercising is more important than diet when it comes to preventing obesity. Health […]
Eating the right foods can prevent the metabolic decline that can accompany dieting and slow weight loss. Let’s take a look at foods that boost metabolism and shed light on how the wrong diet actually impedes weight loss. Worst Dieting Mistake We know well the formula for weight loss: Weight is lost when more calories […]
The thermic effect of food is a term that describes the energy our bodies expend when we ingest food. There are some foods that burn more calories. The thermic effect of foods that burn more calories will differ depending on what a meal consists of: Fat, carbohydrates, and protein are factors that influence the thermic effect […]
What's on everyone's Easter brunch/dinner menu? Virtually everything on my menu is pasture-raised and free ranged from local farms and my organic garden. Except the wild-caught Argentinian Red Shrimp, which is imported, and is my very favorite shrimp.
#MyBariatricLife EASTER 2019 MENU
Jumbo Argentinian Red Shrimp cocktail
Tavern Ale Potato Soup
Smoked Ham Steak
Kielbasa and sauerkraut
Two kinds of veggies from my garden TBD
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Deviled eggs
Red wine-infused blueberries, raspberries, and rhubarb over red wine granita and peach granita
I always overcook during the holidays because I love leftovers. Speaking of food, have you seen our collection of bariatric-friendly #recipes developed by Carol Bowen Ball and Kristin Willard, RDN and me? #WLS #bariatrics #bariatric www.mybariatriclife.org/category/bariatric/bariatric-diet/
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Lately, I am indulging in a deep rich coffeehouse-style protein latte with long-lasting energy and no stomach upset! I LOVE frozen coffee drinks. But I gave up on them owing to the irritation that coffee causes my gut. Until now… I’m so excited to share my NEW recipe for Frozen Dark Chocolate ...
