Whether we care to admit it or not, we humans are emotional beings. If we do not learn to manage our emotions, our emotions will manage us! Without effective strategies to handle our reactions to stress, disappointment, heartbreak, and even elation, we remain tossed around in life by our fickle
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Nikki Hastings Lucas, who left us on Monday, May 19, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. On behalf of all of us at ObesityHelp, we are deeply heartbroken by the loss of
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Delicious and low in calories, this bell pepper snack has chicken, BBQ sauce, melted cheese, and guacamole! In this recipe we will be adding: Mini bell peppers—Mini peppers are the perfect container for a tasty bite of food. They are vibrant in color, full of antioxidants, and low in calories.
As a medical weight loss specialist, I'm often asked by patients about the best type of exercise for losing weight. The question usually boils down to this: "Should I focus on cardio or resistance training?" It's a great question, but the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think. Let's
Wayne asked me questions about food, grief, and transition. Do you think of these three topics together? Maybe not. But ask yourself: Are you dealing with any grief that might be related to your surgery? Have you considered how grief might affect the food you choose to eat and also
Did you struggle with binge eating disorder (BED) before bariatric surgery? Can it be an issue now? How is BED related to binge grazing? And what does that really mean anyway? I had the opportunity to interview psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist Kelly Broadwater, along with registered dietitian Chaundra
This Dairy-Free Cauliflower Rice Salmon Bowl is high in protein and tastes delicious! Ever since the creation of cauliflower rice STEAMER BAGS, I have been having a lot of fun creating “rice” dishes that can be made super quickly and don’t have the high carbohydrate content of actual rice. Even
Ever notice that some people seem to conquer problems while others seem to be more easily defeated? Obviously, there are many unique reasons why individuals respond to events the way they do. However, it is possible to set yourself up for success, even in the face of adverse circumstances. Having
