I used to be a faithful viewer of “The Biggest Loser.” Just like everyone else, I was obsessed with watching the contestants melt away and watch the scale tick, tick, tick until it landed on a massive number like TWENTY TWO POUNDS IN A WEEK! WOW! I enjoyed this show far more when I was … Continue reading "Why Contestants Gain Weight Back After The Biggest Loser"
Recipe roundup of Turkey Burger recipes on Bariatric Food Coach.
You’ve heard about Biotin – it’s the vitamin that’s supposed to help with your hair! I often have patients tell me they’re taking biotin with hopes it will help slow down or prevent hair loss. This past week I had a patient tell me she heard it causes weight GAIN? What? With all the claims … Continue reading "Biotin – As Powerful As You Think?"
If you’ve had weight-loss surgery and find yourself needing a kickstart back into the swing of things…you may have consider doing a “cleansing” sort of diet. Some of these diets talk about getting out the toxins of your body. They also promote some really pretty looking juices in fancy bottles. But is it right for … Continue reading "Juice Cleanse and Weight-Loss Surgery"
I’ve always taken a little bit of pride in my ability to whip together a quick and healthy meal. I’ve been doing it for years! The more you cook – the faster you get…and eventually you even find shortcuts to getting things done even faster. I wrote a cookbook with my dinners that took less … Continue reading "My FASTEST Low Carb Meals"
We never want to think about emergency situations. Trust me. I really don’t like “going there.” As the surviver of a horrific car accident, I’m painfully aware that emergency situations can happen in the blink of an eye. To anyone. Anywhere. While we shouldn’t live in fear of what might happen, we should live prepared. It’s … Continue reading "Attn Bariatric Surgery Patients – In Case of Emergency…"
Great news, right?! If you’ve heard that you have to eat baby food after your Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, Band or Duodenal Switch surgery…I have great news for you. You may see a list of diet stages for after your surgery – Liquid, Pureed, Soft and Regular. Some programs will list baby food on their pureed diet. … Continue reading "You Don’t Need Baby Food After WLS"
A trend has started. An amazing trend of Grocery Store Order Pickups. Jackpot!! Having a newborn baby during cold and flu season has made me cautious to run many errands. I had heard of grocery stores offering a drive thru and pickup service and decided to take a look at what was in my area. I … Continue reading "Grocery Store Drive Thru?! Bariatric Jackpot."
This is a guest post shared by follower Brenda! Thank you Brenda for sharing your story and recipe while I enjoy some time off with our new baby!! My name is Brenda Hyatt. I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery on August 13, 2014 and follow FoodCoachMe along with my dietitian. I have lost 106 lbs in … Continue reading "Guest Post! Brenda’s Two in One Bariatric Onion Burgers"
15 Bariatric Friendly Holiday Recipes! Recipes with less fat and carbohydrates that still fit the holiday season flavors and smells!
