When you’re considering weight loss bariatric surgery there are lots of things to get done before actually having the surgery. One of the first things to truly embrace is this… Weight loss surgery is not a magic procedure that makes losing weight easy for the rest of your life. It is only one tool to […]
Publisher’s note: Binge eating disorder, massive weight gain, and stress from emotional trauma and abuse are common in people with obesity. Here, Nicky Bicksler shares her story of triumph over those forces. In Her Own Words I weighed 428.4 pounds at my heaviest. I was pre-diabetic, with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), […]
Everyone knows consuming too much sugar is unhealthy. Sugar is linked to many obesity-related illnesses as well as accelerates skin aging and cellular aging. Sugar cravings also play a major role in weight gain, food addiction and binge eating. The body is able to process small amounts of sugar, a simple carbohydrate, and convert it into energy. […]
Foods That Make Us More Hungry If you are trying to lose weight, you will probably do some research. You’ll find that you need to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, eliminate sedentary behaviors and increase discipline. Read: Weight Control What Successful Losers Do. You might also find that certain foods need to be avoided not […]
Although soda might be a decent thirst quencher, the simple fact is that soda has no health benefits. It has even been referred to as liquid candy. Soda is a mix of sugar and empty calories that can lead to weight gain, obesity, and other health issues. Unfortunately, we in the United States are fatally attracted […]
Coca-Cola remains under fire for producing unhealthy beverages that have fueled the obesity epidemic. The beverages have a high calorie content due to levels of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). To protect their brand, the company launched a Coca-Cola Anti-Obesity Ad. Coca-Cola Launches Anti-Obesity Ad Pushing Back Against Accusations of Contributing to Obesity The Coca-Cola […]