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Carbohydrates- Can I or Can't I Eat Them After Surgery?
When talking about weight loss and bariatric surgery, foods that are high in carbohydrates are often brought up as “bad” foods or labeled “unhealthy.” While it is important to limit some specific foods high in carbohydrates, not all are avoided forever.
Feb 2nd, 2023

New Year, New You!
It’s that time of year again! When goal setting becomes more important and we begin to think about what we hope to achieve in the next year (365 days). Check out this article on goal setting and staying motivated with your New Years Resolution!
Dec 25th, 2022

Focus on Meal Time Wellness
Focusing on being in good health is important in so many areas of life. One major area we have more control over involves our eating habits and even how someone eats a meal.
Dec 15th, 2022

Holiday Party Survival Guide

The holidays are a fun season full of family and friend gatherings, holiday work events, ugly sweater parties, and the like. However, when you are trying to be mindful of your health after having bariatric surgery, it can feel a bit more stressful. 
Dec 10th, 2022

Healthy Substitutions for Holiday Baking
Seasonal baking is a holiday tradition for many. Whether it is nostalgic and reminds you of baking with past family members as a child or brings you joy to bake for others, holiday baking is something that can still be celebrated after bariatric surgery.
Dec 1st, 2022

How to Reduce Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be a wonderful and beautiful time of year! However, it can also become a very stressful and busy season for some. Here are a few helpful tips that may help you minimize some of the stressors that the holiday season may bring.
Nov 26th, 2022

15 Ways to Sneak in Fitness
With the holidays approaching, our lives become increasingly busy. It can feel near impossible to incorporate exercise or general activity into the day, but it might be a little easier than we might first expect. 
Nov 20th, 2022

How to Choose Milk and Milk Alternatives
Whether you are purchasing cow’s milk or trying to choose a plant based alternative to have after bariatric surgery, it can feel like a complicated process. How do you know what one is the best?
Nov 17th, 2022

What Are Slider Foods?
Slider foods are typically very high in sugar, fat, and simple carbohydrates and have very little nutritional value. They typically digest quickly and “slide” through your stomach. We recommend avoiding slider foods to reduce the change of weight gain.
Nov 3rd, 2022

Staying On Track After Weight Loss Surgery
As many know and understand, bariatric surgery is a wonderful tool that helps with weight loss. However, keeping the weight off and not slipping back into old habits is another topic. Read further to learn about several key habits for success.
Oct 27th, 2022

Practicing Self Care After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is an amazing tool that is very helpful with weight loss, especially after years of yo-yo dieting and struggling to lose weight on your own. One topic that isn’t focused on enough includes how to practice self care.
Oct 20th, 2022

Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
I often hear from people that eating healthy is just too expensive. And while this may be the case depending on financial struggles, food access, availability, and inflation, there are a lot of ways to make eating healthy much more affordable.
Oct 8th, 2022

8 Tips for a Healthier Halloween
Life after bariatric surgery comes with its own set of challenges. And once October hits, it feels like there are so many holidays that follow from now until New Years Eve that revolve around food. And in October, that is typically Halloween candy.
Oct 6th, 2022

The Dos and Don'ts of Coffee After Surgery
The recommendation is to avoid regular and decaf coffee for 2 weeks before your surgery and no regular or decaf coffee for 1 month after surgery. Read further to learn how to place a coffee order at your local coffee shop.
Sep 15th, 2022

Healthy Eating During Football Season
For the sports lovers out there, September is a really exciting time of year! This is when the NFL season begins and Sunday’s become “Funday’s” with friends and family. Keeping health in mind can feel tricky, but you have more options than you may realize!
Sep 1st, 2022

Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery
We lose hair naturally every day. You will see this when you brush your hair or when you're taking a shower. However, after surgery, you may begin to experience more than the typical hair shedding between 3 to 6 months after surgery. 
Aug 18th, 2022

Managing Food Cravings After Bariatric Surgery
Food cravings are not uncommon and happen to the majority of people. Understanding why you might have a food craving can really help you know how to fight it off or prevent the craving from happening in the first place.
Jul 21st, 2022

Eating Out Tips For After Bariatric Surgery
Life after surgery will likely include spending time with family and friends in a restaurant setting. It just might require a bit of planning and creativity to continue to make healthy choices away from your home.
Jun 16th, 2022

Recipe: Keto Pumpkin Pie
When Thanksgiving rolls around, all of the desserts can be tempting, but if you are wanting to keep it low-carb, this keto pumpkin pie will make it easy. Pile it high with whipped cream and no one will know the difference!
Nov 10th, 2019
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