Home is our sanctuary. Or it should be. In the past I used to get home from the office and de-stress with food. Some folks replace stress eating with alcohol after bariatric surgery. But I love to come home now and know that I will relax and unwind naturally, without turning to food or alcohol. […]
Are you looking to break a bad habit? Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for getting out of the mindset of need. That’s why to do this, you are going to need to come into it with the mindset of ‘this is what I want, I want to stop.’ It doesn’t matter how big or […]
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 […]
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, […]
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You tell yourself that it’s okay to binge for just one day as this is your “reward” for sticking to your healthy #diet all these months. This could not be further from the truth! Most #holiday foods and drinks are unhealthy and extremely high in sugar and carbs. The good news is that there are several ways to enjoy the holidays without gaining weight. #MyBariatricLife #wls #bariatric #bariatrics ...
How to Enjoy the Holidays without Gaining Weight | My Bariatric Life
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Yes, you can enjoy the holidays without gaining weight! Get our delicious advice, recipe swaps, and clever strategies to deal with cravings and emotions!