I started working as a Bariatric Dietitian in weight-loss surgery in 2009, and for the most part I can see when someone is going to excel in their weight-loss and who is going to have a long road ahead of them. The title of this blog may tip you off to one of the biggest indicators … Continue reading "DON’T WAIT to Make Your Postop Changes"
Ahhhh! I’m so stinking excited! The time has come that I can officially announce that the very first Food Coach Me Cookbook has been published and ready for purchase on Amazon! Not only is the book ready for order RIGHT NOW…but we are also opening AND discounting Premier Access Membership when you purchase a book! Here’s … Continue reading "My Cookbook is Here! Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery"
I’m always looking for a great new way to get flavor in meats and veggies, with the least amount of work possible. Who isn’t?? After weight-loss surgery, it’s hard to get motivated to make a meal when you can only eat so much, right?? So items like a pre-made sauce that’s low in carbs … Continue reading "Product Review: Rick Bayless New Mexico Skillet Sauce"
When you started research Bariatric Surgery, you likely started hearing how important protein was going to be after Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery! Protein shakes are the most common way for many patients to focus on protein. But who should really be using protein shakes? And what should you put in them? What … Continue reading "FoodCoachMe Guide to WLS Protein Shakes"
While every Bariatric program has patients progress their healing diet differently, chances are many weight-loss surgery patients will have a liquid diet at some point on their journey. In my clinic, and the clinics I’ve worked with in the past, patients must stick to a liquid diet for their first 2 weeks after Gastric Sleeve … Continue reading "The 1st Bite – When Your Liquid Diet is Finally OVER"
Not too long ago I posted some of my favorite Bariatric Friendly products I felt beginners needed to know about. But the truth is…I really just scratched the surface. I spent some time going through the aisles of Sam’s Club and couldn’t stop snapping photos of products perfect for pre and post-op Sleeve and Bypass … Continue reading "Sam’s Club Bariatric Friendly Deals"
I have the privilege to work with a fantastic Bariatric Psychologist who helps our patients to put things into a new perspective. One thing Dr. K talks about often are the three pillars to weight-loss success: Biology. Psychology. Environment. If we leave one of these areas abandoned, it’s very hard to have long-lasting weight success, … Continue reading "The Physical, The Mental…and The World Around You – Succeeding After WLS"
After weight-loss surgery, you have to limit your coffee intake. What??? Why?!?! A handful of reasons but these being the two biggies: 1) Caffeine is a diuretic and is dehydrating to the body. After Gastric Sleeve or Bypass you are at an increased risk of dehydration and thus have to limit caffeine intake. 2) Unless … Continue reading "Coffee Drinkers – Thought About a French Press?"
Are you a Pinterest lover like myself? Ever since I got a tablet a few years ago, it’s become my “unwinding” practice at the end of the night to sit on the couch and Pin a few things from my tablet. Maybe it’s for my home. Maybe it’s for a friends upcoming wedding or baby … Continue reading "Yogurt Covered Frozen Blueberries – A Pinterest Test"
This past month has been such a blessing to me. When I first created an online food blog for my bariatric patients, I never thought of it becoming anything other than a little fun side project for me. It all started because I felt like my visits weren’t sufficient in giving as much helpful information … Continue reading "What People Are Saying About Premier Access Membership"
