I get asked all the time… What juice is okay to drink? I always like juice in the morning! For years this has been a hard question to answer. Every juice they make is LOADED in sugar and because it’s sugar in a liquid form, it spikes blood sugars very quickly. By and large, juice … Continue reading "What Juice is Okay After WLS??"
When I spoke at the Obesity Help 2016 Conference earlier this year, I had the privilege of hearing personal stylist Shannon Burns as she spoke on “How to Dress Your Changing Body After Weight-Loss Surgery.” It was SO awesome that I have since signed up for her emails, purchased a few items, followed on Facebook … Continue reading "It’s Time to Clean Out Your Closet"
How to Politely Decline Food Updated December 2021 How can you kindly say no to someone else’s dish? The holidays are always the right time to revisit how to decline food without hurting someones feelings. This is SUCH a delicate subject. Truth be told….it’s not just bariatric surgery patients that deal with this. Many others … Continue reading "How to Politely Decline Food"
Of all the many emails I get from bariatric patients – there is none more common than a plea for help getting back on track. Emails like this… I am so disappointed with myself I feel like a complete loser. I believe that I have stretched my pouch out. I’ve gained 13 pounds and I’m … Continue reading "Hey Post-ops! Get Back On Track Today!"
You know what’s missing on this website?? I don’t help you with exercise. And I know it. I do exercise in my personal life but I’m not a great source of knowledge about exercise. And, honestly, some days I’m not even that good at encouraging it. Which is why I am SUPER excited to tell … Continue reading "5 Steps to Start Exercising Successfully"
We’ve been working so hard here at FoodCoach.Me to offer more ways to support you on your journey to wellness!! While there are countless other ideas in my brain of what I want to create with this little website, TODAY I get to announce two super exciting features that we’ve added for you to start utilizing … Continue reading "NEW Member Features Released!!"
You’ve probably tried the microwavable turkey sausage links and patties. But what about turkey bacon? I’ve always purchased the “fully cooked” turkey bacon that you still had to “cook.” You know what I mean. It’s the turkey bacon package next to all the many varieties of the “real deal” bacon. It’s cooked through so … Continue reading "Heat and Eat Turkey Bacon? Product Review"
Am I Really Hungry After Weight Loss Surgery? Eating with awareness. NOTE: This post was originally created after a live speaking event at the Obesity Help 2016 National Convention and has been updated in August 2018. This past weekend I was given the opportunity to speak at the Obesity Help 2016 National Convention. What … Continue reading "“Am I Really Hungry” – ObesityHelp National Convention"
You know what I’ve noticed? Brussels Sprouts get a bad rap. Ever since I was a kid it was involved in jokes about the gross vegetable on the school lunch tray or something your grandma would eat (I’m not certain that my Grandma WOULD eat brussels sprouts). It makes me think of looking at my … Continue reading "Steam in Bag Brussels Sprouts"
Tell us about your weight struggle prior to surgery: Oh my it was a struggle my whole life. I wore a size women’s 20 when I was in the 3rd grade. I was always a big girl and tall my whole life. I was on diet pills when I was in grade school and they … Continue reading "Kathy’s Lost 163 Pounds and Counting!"
