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October 28, 2020 Events, Get Fit, Getting Active, Strugglesdepression, holidays, preventing weight gain, sleep, therapist, therapy, weight gain, winter, winter weight gain, workout

Preventing Winter Weight Gain

Well, 2020 is the year that seems to go on forever! However, in some cases, it went too fast. You thought you were going to lose the quarantine weight gain when summer came. But now it’s almost winter and you’re worried about gaining more.  Winter is a tough time to stay in shape. You’re inside […]

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December 13, 2019 Events, Strugglesbariatric recipe, Christmas, eating, enjoy the holidays without gaining weight, gaining weight, holiday, holidays, parties, relatives

How to Enjoy the Holidays without Gaining Weight

The good news is there are several ways to enjoy the holidays without gaining weight. And we will cover that in depth in this article. First, let’s take a moment to dissect your internal dialogue regarding holiday eating: You’ve been enjoying steady weight loss since your bariatric surgery. But now you’re afraid you won’t be […]

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December 6, 2019 Events, Get Fit, Good Habits, StrugglesDr. Kim Daniels, family, holiday gatherings after weight loss, holidays, office, parties, Surviving Holiday Gatherings after Weight Loss, weight gain

Surviving Holiday Gatherings after Weight Loss

The holidays are upon us!  And surviving holiday gatherings as a bariatric surgery patient can be incredibly challenging.  Food is everywhere and, of course, most of it is unhealthy.  Navigating all of the parties, family functions, and office goodies can feel overwhelming.  Most people tend to worry about weight gain this time of year, and […]

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April 21, 2019 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Events, Strugglesbariatric, bariatric bento box, Bariatric Cookery, bariatric diet, bariatric foodie, Bariatric-Friendly, bento, Carol Bowen Ball, foodie, lunch, recipe, recipes

Take-Out Recipes for a Bariatric Bento Box

A bariatric bento box offers a great solution for every foodie who has had bariatric surgery. Unlike a traditional lunch box, the small compartments within a bento box allow for bariatric-friendly portions of healthy food. And as long as you select from 4 food groups for its contents, the bento box will be nutritionally sound […]

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December 24, 2018 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Events, Strugglesantipasti, antipasto, appetizers, keto, low carb, paleo, protein, recipe, Rustic Hearty Antipasti 3-Ways Recipe, vegetarian

Rustic Hearty Antipasti, 3-Ways, Recipe

Few appetizers are more universally loved than antipasti. With endless combinations of healthy foods to suit every appetite, food preference, and budget, antipasto — a traditional Italian dish meaning “before the meal” — has become a favorite in households of every ethnicity. With that in mind, I’ve developed a Rustic Hearty Antipasti recipe with three […]

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December 19, 2018 Bariatric, Events, Paying for, Strugglescost of health insurance, health insurance, health insurance costs, health insurance rates, Health Savings Accounts, Healthcare, healthcare plans, Lower Health Insurance Costs, paying for surgery

5 Ways to Lower Health Insurance Costs

Are you sick of high health insurance costs? While you’re much better off with insurance than you are without it, it can still be a financial burden for many people. Here are a few ways in which you can spend less on your health insurance costs. Compare and negotiate health insurance costs Most people don’t […]

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December 15, 2018 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Events, Strugglesbanana cream cheesecake, Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe, Chocolate-Covered Banana Keto Cheesecake Recipe, dessert recipe, keto, Keto Cheesecake, keto cheesecake recipe, keto dessert, recipes

Chocolate-Covered Banana Keto Cheesecake Recipe

Yowza! My Chocolate-Covered Banana Keto Cheesecake marries four all-time favorite desserts into one! First, this decadent keto dessert rests upon a layer of moist brownie cookie crust. Next is the luscious filling of banana cream cheesecake, a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe that’s so good you’ll never know it’s made without sugar or grain. Finally, as […]

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December 6, 2018 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Events, StrugglesBariatric Cookery, bariatric-friendly cheesecake, bariatric-friendly recipe, bariatric-friendly recipe for cheesecake, Bariatric-Friendly Recipe for Holiday Cheesecake, bariatric-friendly recipes

Bariatric-Friendly Recipe for Holiday Cheesecake

Looking for something that you can take to a party this holiday time? Something you can also eat yourself (as in bariatric-friendly recipe) but looks and tastes wow? Then look no further because I have the perfect cheesecake recipe for you.  It’s a simple enough baked one, but then the fun begins – you can […]

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November 29, 2018 Bad Habits, Bariatric, Complications, Events, StrugglesAlcohol, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol abuse after bariatric surgery, alcohol after bariatric surgery, alcoholism, Can You Drink Alcohol after Bariatric Surgery?, drinking, Getting drunk, getting sober

Alcohol after Bariatric Surgery, a Big Challenge

Can you drink alcohol after bariatric surgery? Cheryl (aka My Bariatric Life) and I know about addiction. Cheryl is open about her many years of struggle with food addiction before her gastric bypass surgery. As for me, I am a retired Addictions Counselor having worked primarily with alcoholism. I am sure that many of you […]

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November 12, 2018 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Events, StrugglesBariatric Cookery, Bariatric-Friendly, bariatric-friendly recipe, Bariatric-Friendly Side Dishes, Bariatric-Friendly Stuffing, Carol Bowen Ball, Thanksgiving side dishes

Bariatric-Friendly Ways to Stuff a Turkey!

Whether the up-coming Thanksgiving celebration and holiday season is your first post-surgery, or you’ve been here before, you will be wary of the Main Event meal. No one seems to get into a stress about the turkey or other chosen centerpieces but the sides do cause some anxiety. So let’s address those bariatric-friendly sides straight […]

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November 2, 2017 Eating Healthy, Events, Get Fit, Strugglesbariatric diet, Best Grain-free Thanksgiving Breakfasts, diet, gluten-free, grain-free, grain-free bakery recipes, Grain-free Baking, Grain-free Thanksgiving, Kelly Brozyna, recipe, The Spunky Coconut

Best Grain-free Thanksgiving Breakfasts

Grains, starchy vegetables, sugar, and artificial sweeteners are not part of my bariatric diet! But they sure are central to a traditional Thanksgiving menu. So for many years I missed out on pumpkin pie, rolls, and tea breads. But nowadays I serve a sumptuous grain-free Thanksgiving. That’s because I learned about nut flours! Wonderful baked goods can be […]

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June 26, 2017 Bariatric, Bariatric Diet, Events, Strugglesbariatric, bariatric dietitian, bariatric surgery, comfort eating, Comfort Eating after Bariatric Surgery, emotional eating, Lori Rosenthal, my bariatric life, weight gain, weight loss, weight regain

Comfort Eating after Bariatric Surgery

Permanent weight loss is not a guarantee of bariatric surgery. You must do the work to not slip back into ingrained behaviors, habits, and ways of relating to food, as well as physical inactivity. In this 3-part interview with Lori Rosenthal, a bariatric dietician, we examine some of the healthy behaviors necessary and pitfalls to […]

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May 12, 2017 Events, Struggleseating habits, holidays, Holidays and the Pig Out Afterward, impulsive purchases, obese, overweight, post-holiday, Thanksgiving, unhealthy foods, weight that is never lost

Holidays and the Pig Out Afterward

Those who are overweight or obese tend to gain weight in excess at the holidays. While weight gain can follow any holiday, for most Americans the most difficult period is during the six-weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Although weight gain is only a few pounds, it is weight that is never lost. Read: The Skinny […]

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December 19, 2016 Events, Strugglesholiday stress, New Year’s diet resolution, overeat at the holidays, The Skinny on Weight Gain at the Holidays, weight gain, Weight Gain at the Holidays, weight gain holidays

The Skinny on Weight Gain at the Holidays!

Weight Gain at the Holidays It is believed that weight gain at the holidays will be somewhere between three and ten pounds. This seems logical given the amount of food we eat between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, but it is not so. The truth is that most Americans gain only one pound over the holidays. […]

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December 19, 2016 Events, Get Fit, Struggles, Weight LossBeach Body portion control containers, controlled portions, controlling portion sizes, determining portion sizes, Estimating portion sizes, food portions, portion control, portion sizes, small portions, Tips for Controlling Portion Sizes

Controlling Portion Sizes at the Holidays

Our discipline to diet and health will be tested time and again across the holidays. And so you should implement a holiday plan for success if you are sincere about maintaining your current weight through the tangle of holiday temptations. Controlling portion sizes is a vital addition to your plan. Learn more, read, “The Skinny on […]

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December 14, 2016 Aftercare, Bariatric, Events, Strugglescelebrations, holiday, holiday survival tips, Holiday Survival Tips for the Bariatric Patient, holidays, Post Weight Loss Surgery Holiday Survival Tips, surviving the holidays after bariatric surgery, weight gain, weight loss surgery, weight regain

Post Weight Loss Surgery Holiday Survival Tips

The holidays are here. And you may be feeling a little nervous about the challenges of upcoming celebrations if your weight loss surgery was recent. Then again, you may be over confident and think that weight loss surgery is all you need to protect against weight regain. In either case, some holiday survival tips are […]

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