The Secret to Beating Stress Eating Is there really a secret to not stress eating?? It seems like a catchy title but is there actually a secret to beating the HUGE temptation to eat that stress brings on…? Of all the things weight loss surgery can do for someone, the one thing it can’t do … Continue reading "The Secret to Beating Stress Eating"
WLS Patients – When You Should Get IV Fluids Fluids. As a weight loss surgery patient, you’ve heard since day one the importance of meeting your water goals. Maybe this was easy for you pre-op. Or maybe this sounded like torture. After surgery it may have started out fine… Or it may have started out … Continue reading "WLS Patients – When You Should Get IV Fluids"
WLS Question – Why Am I So Hungry One Day and Not The Next? Advice please….. Why is it somedays I feel like I can eat an elephant and others I can’t even eat a snail??!! This scares me…got me thinking my pouch has stretched. What is going on?? Any advise would be great. Thank … Continue reading "WLS Question – Why Am I So Hungry One Day and Not The Next?"
Bariatric Product Review: Slim Fast Advanced Energy ⇒Name of Product: Slim Fast Advanced Energy ⇒Where it was purchased: Walmart (I received it as a free gift for placing a pick-up order) ⇒Cost: $5.93 for 4 pack Nutrition Information: My standard rule of thumb to approve a protein drink is for it to have … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: Slim Fast Advanced Energy"
February 2018 – 28 Day Focus Challenge for WLS Patients Scroll to the bottom of this post for pricing and sign up information! Three times a year FoodCoach.Me hosts a 28 Day “Focus” Challenge for WLS Patients…and that time has come again! It seems certain times of the year feel a little more “dull” than … Continue reading "February 2018 – 28 Day Focus Challenge for WLS Patients"
Bariatric Product Review: Quest Cookie ⇒Name of Product: Quest Protein Cookie ⇒Where it was purchased: HyVee (local grocery store, also available online – affiliate link – http://amzn.to/2DB10HL) ⇒Cost: $1.99 for single package, $21.99 for box of 12 Nutrition Information: One cookie has 250 calories, 15 grams of protein, 19 grams of carbohydrate and WOAH 17 … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: Quest Cookie"
↑ Click the image above to hear more audio about this blog – why I was against an Instant Pot and why I bought one anyway! Reasons I was hesitant to buy an Instant Pot: ⇒ Pressure Cookers have a scary reputation and having an enclosed pressure vessel in my kitchen gave me the … Continue reading "Instant Pot for Weight Loss Surgery (Entry #1)"
I finally did it! I bought an Instant Pot. I’ve had patients telling me for years how much they love their pressure cooker. I always brushed it off that it was great for them but that I still loved created dinner in a pan or the oven. I also love my slow cooker and I … Continue reading "Instant Pot Unboxing Video"
Best Selling Bariatric Snacks I often get asked from my weight loss surgery patients and FoodCoach.Me followers what products I would recommend buying online from Diet Direct. This includes things like protein bars, protein shakes, protein chips or even protein oatmeals. I’ve worked for three bariatric clinics and two of those offered a robust … Continue reading "Best Selling Bariatric Snacks"
Product Name: Everly Natural Drink Mix Where it was purchased: This product was provided to me from Everly but can be purchased on their website. Use the coupon code foodcoach10 for 10% off! Cost: $12.50 for pouch of 30 servings (get a free pouch when you refer a friend and they place an order) … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: Everly"
