Should I take an appetite suppressant after weight-loss surgery? Options to help lose re-gain. Research commonly tells us that about one-third of post-op patients will put a significant amount of weight back on. BOOOOO! When the honeymoon period is over and the opportunities to eat starches and sweets are piling up…should you consider taking … Continue reading "Appetite Suppressant After Weight-Loss Surgery?"
“I Have No Metabolism” When weight loss feels slow after bariatric surgery Updated August 2018 Have you ever heard someone say this before? Perhaps you’ve said it yourself? Metabolism is one of those words that is often heard, but not often explained clearly. I can tell it’s not very well understood when someone tells … Continue reading "“I Have No Metabolism”"
This recipe for Creamy Mashed Cauliflower has been on the site before, but I really wanted to emphasize just how life changing it can be. In today’s Weekly Wednesday Video I will show you how simple and quick this dish is the create. Even faster than potatoes…and taste better too! I’d be oh so thankful if … Continue reading "*Video* Creamy Mashed Cauliflower"
After my friend Crystal brought me a bag of Swerve: The Ultimate Sugar Replacement to try I decided it was only fair to share my thoughts with her…and everyone! Swerve has some pretty sweet benefits. Zero Calorie. Non-Glycemic. Natural. Diabetic Friendly. Easy to Digest. Non-GMO. Gluten Free. Measures Like Sugar. Cool! Sounded like something to try. My … Continue reading "*New* Swerve Sweetener Product Review – Video!"
Sometimes you hit the gym and feel great. Then you find out you gained 2% body fat. Wait, what?? Three months ago I posted a blog about my latest goal for dropping 2% body fat. I had met with a trainer and was given a strength training plan. I hit the gym 3-4 times per … Continue reading "And sometimes you gain 2% body fat…."
If I knew all the answers to emotional eating, I would be a much more popular person. It’s something we ALL struggle with, but some more than others. Some have learned how to manage it, while others are feeling like they are drowning and can’t manage it at all. There are so many things to … Continue reading "Emotional Eating – Finding Your Lost Motivation"
Ahhh sweet relief. If you didn’t read about Carb Rehab Days #1, #2 or #3…then catch up! :) Days #2 and #3 of a carb rehab are by the far the most difficult. I feel my hungriest during these days. I ate meals an hour before my normal time and my portions were bigger than … Continue reading "Carb Rehab- Day #4 Recap"
If you didn’t catch Day #1 or Day #2 of Carb Rehab, check them out so you can get caught up :) Day #3 is traditionally a doozy for me. And this time was no exception. I typically advise planning your carb rehab so Days 2-4 fall on the “easier” days for you. Meaning, perhaps … Continue reading "Carb Rehab – Day #3 Recap"
Be sure to catch Carb Rehab Day #1 Here. The thing about blogging about your carb rehab progress…is that it keeps you super accountable. I do NOT want to admit on a blog post that I didn’t work out again. In fact, I would encourage you to be public about your own carb rehab. It doesn’t have to be … Continue reading "Carb Rehab – Day #2"
