Bariatric Products to Know About Good news: the bariatric product list is endless! Welcome to the exciting journey of bariatric surgery! (Unless you’ve been on the journey for a while, but greetings just the same.) I’ve compiled several images of bariatric products to know about. Some may be familiar and some may be an exciting … Continue reading “Bariatric Products to Know About”
With Spring Break just around the corner, I thought now would be a great time to share about my recent trip and how I kept health a priority in the midst of my vacationing! You may have read in my other posts or seen on Facebook that in February, Mr. W and I took a 12 … Continue reading “Roadtrip and Other Vacation Tips After Bariatric Surgery”
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-xs-6″]This meal plan includes a week of breakfasts, lunches, afternoon snacks and dinners for a post weight-loss surgery diet. Each recipe is free of starches and perfect for weight-loss surgery. Along with the menu you’ll receive a grocery list organized by protein, produce and pantry sections. Recipes include: Egg Cups Sliced Steak with … Continue reading “Full Meal Plan C”
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-xs-6″]This meal plan includes a week of breakfasts, lunches, afternoon snacks and dinners for a post weight-loss surgery diet. Each recipe is free of starches and perfect for weight-loss surgery. Along with the menu you’ll receive a grocery list organized by protein, produce and pantry sections. Recipes include: Egg Cups Chicken and the … Continue reading “Full Meal Plan A”
Jalapeño Popper Chili (No Beans) For the month of December I enrolled myself in a wellness/weight-loss challenge. I needed a push to stay focused in the holiday months, and it seemed like a great way to stay motivated! More on that later. BUT, in effort to see weight-loss, I took my carb level down … Continue reading “Jalapeño Popper Chili (No Beans)”
Worried why you can eat so much after surgery? A few post-op case studies on why portions were getting bigger.
Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa Fresh flavors is what it’s all about in the summer. This is my first summer to grow basil and I feel like an absolute green thumb wiz but let’s not talk about the other 5 herbs I planted…. Tossing together this pineapple salsa is a breeze and the flavor is just … Continue reading “Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa”
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”
While we were on a recent visit to my parent’s house, my mom mentioned her pantry needed help. She never knows what to keep on hand and feels like she can never “whip up” anything quickly. She asked if I could come up with a list of things I would recommend to keep on hand … Continue reading “Top 10 Pantry Essentials”
5 Tips to Saving $$ on Groceries Oh budgets. It’s a love-hate scenario. Have you read the blog about how I cried on the way home from a shopping trip? Low point. Eating healthy is challenging. It’s true. And as many blogs as I can write about how easy it is, well they would only … Continue reading “5 Tips to Saving $$ on Groceries”