What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
If you have been struggling to lose weight and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35, maybe you’ve considered bariatric surgery. You probably already know that bariatric surgery is an option for some people [...]
I’m Done being Fat: Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Life-Changing
I vividly remember when I started to get fat. I had been hospitalized for a couple of weeks. Each mealtime, patients would line up and then go, en masse, to the cafeteria. You could eat [...]
Surgery for Weight Loss: A Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Weight Loss Surgery should be a Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Weight-loss surgery not only leads to dramatic weight loss, it also reverses type 2 diabetes in most people who undergo these stomach-shrinking procedures. [...]
Woman loses 124 lbs with the Gastric Sleeve, taking a selfie a day
Christine Carter, 28, is a weight-loss success story, but her journey to a happy, healthy weight might look a bit different than most people's paths. And that's totally fine with her. In August 2014, Carter [...]
“Pawn Stars” Corey Harrison loses 192 lbs with the Lap-Band®
'Big Hoss' Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' not only lost weight, but kept it off The History Channel "#Pawn Stars" might get confused with "Extreme Makeover" as several have gotten a new look. #Corey Harrison lost [...]
Yoga Pose – Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Mountain pose is the foundation of all yoga poses.
Squeeze Fitness Into Your Day
Turn idle time into exercise time by taking every opportunity to move your body.
Did you Know? (Facts about Nuts)
Did you Know... Did You Know? Not only do nuts make satisfying snacks, they also add a variety of flavors and textures to a dish. Studies have shown that some nuts, like almonds, pistachios, peanuts, [...]
What to Do About Food Cravings
We All Crave the Same Foods (More or Less) When you get hungry, you crave food, but this is different from having a craving. A craving is defined as a desire for a specific food or selection of foods, but not just food in general
What Can Cause a Weight-Loss Plateau After Surgery?
If you’ve ever experienced a weight-loss plateau, you know the disappointment of stepping on the scale after another week of eating well and exercising only to see the same exact number as the week before. The truth is, weight-loss plateaus happen to almost everyone trying to lose weight–even those go-getters with plateau prevention plans. In order to overcome one, it’s important first to understand why they occur even when you have stuck to your weight loss plan religiously.
Got Cravings?
What Causes Cravings? Hunger and cravings are different; hunger is the need for fuel while cravings are an intense desire for a specific food—with or without hunger. Learning strategies for handling cravings is essential! So let’s break this down into two main parts, beginning with what causes cravings.
