As much as I love Thanksgiving day and all of the festivities, I have come to realize that the day after Thanksgiving isn’t so bad either. Of course, I love spending time with family and friends, so Thanksgiving day wins out. But I have to tell you, to me, the food always tastes even better

Thanksgiving 2022 is upon us and there is so much to be thankful for and so many reasons to celebrate! Whether it be the birth of a new family member, the accomplishments you or a loved one have mastered in 2022, reaching your goals,  the obstacles you have overcome, the moments in time you have

I know it seems hard to believe this right now, but it’s totally normal to lose 5-15% of your hair after bariatric surgery and the rapid weight loss that occurs as part of it. But there is good news: hair loss is very common and your hair should grow back. Losing hair after WLS is

I am all about taking classic holiday dishes and giving them a lighter, modern twist. Today’s task - the ultimate canned soup classic - Green Bean Casserole. However, we are ditching the canned mushroom soup, canned green beans, and canned crispy onions to make an incredibly tasty, fresh version of this beloved dish. Trust me,

Plastic surgery can be an excellent option to help individuals achieve their body goals. Naturally, with any incision, comes a scar. Some individuals shy away from plastic surgery because they don’t want a lasting mark of the procedure they had done. However, there are many different approaches to reducing the appearance of post-surgical scars, such

10 Tips For A Healthy Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving 2022 is almost here! I can’t wait to spend time with my family and friends creating new memories and even a few new traditions. This will be our first Thanksgiving without Dad so it won't be quite the same. He won’t be here to give his cooking tips

OK, so that isn’t exactly a scientific number but sweet potatoes are definitely our number one holiday favorite ingredient.  Holly combined them with the popular Thanksgiving cornbread dressing dish to make the best cornbread dressing recipe ever!  Cornbread dressing and sweet potatoes grace every holiday table. We think healthy sweet potato recipes are the best and this winning combination

Your Nutrition Game Plan to Help Recover from COVID: You have COVID and you’ve had weight loss surgery. What do you do now? How does COVID affect your bariatric diet? How do you manage sick days, especially if you are quite ill from COVID? Nutrition definitely has a part to play in your recovery from

Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery: Weight loss can be a significant challenge for many people. For those who are struggling with large amounts of excess weight, some choose bariatric surgery to help them achieve their goals. Also known as weight loss surgery, this is a procedure that is intended to help patients lose very large

On a plane ride a few years back, Lisa met Mike Garozzo, owner of the famous Garozzo's Ristorante eateries in Kansas City. When he realized he was sitting next to Hungry Girl, the restaurant owner shared his popular "Mike's Diet Chicken" recipe with Lisa. And we just about lost our minds when we tried it.

Intermittent fasting is everywhere these days, but exactly what is it? A Little More Wait Equals A Lot Less Weight That pretty much sums it up. Intermittent fasting is just waiting to eat. Wait until the time you choose to start eating. Eat. Stop at the time you choose to stop. That’s it. Then do

Why I Chose to Have Weight Loss Surgery Before And After RNY With Michelle J: I had been overweight pretty much my whole life. But that last few years before I decided to have surgery I pretty much became a hermit. I didn’t like going anywhere. Especially if I hadn’t been there before. I was

Maintaining a healthy weight is vital for the body to function at its best. But how you get there can also impact your body’s wellbeing. While weight loss supplements have helped many people shed pounds and reach a healthier weight, they’ve also been known to harbor shocking side effects and hidden dangers. Before you start

Yay for comfort food! These 6 delicious dinner recipes are low in calories and carbs, high in protein, and so easy to make! They are simply perfect for family dinners or meal planning! Get your Instant Pot ready! 6 Delicious Dinner Recipes Under 250 Calories Lower-Carb Meatloaf With Tomato Glace Make this Lower-Carb Meatloaf With

Why Non-Scale Victories are Vital: Anyone who has ever tried to shed excess weight wants to see the number on the scale decrease QUICKLY! It’s the American way to expect immediate gratification. We are conditioned to believe we can pop a pill or drink a special “weight loss” shake and see instant results with no

The 2022 ObesityHelp National Conference is in the books now, and we’ve had a chance to reflect on what we were honored to experience and enjoy after a few years of such hard times for the entire world. Please know that each and every one of you who participated, whether as an individual attendee, a

Premier Protein® Crustless Pumpkin Pie: Nothing says it’s fall like the smell and taste of pumpkin pie! The irresistible aroma as it's baking in the oven is always a reminder that the holidays are in our midst and that gatherings with friends and family are promised. Many unforgettable memories are created when sharing a piece

8 Ways To Help You Face Weight Regain: It is very tempting when you see ads that claim you can lose an immense amount of weight in a week or two. Being obese is not easy, and it is natural that you would want to get rid of the extra fat. However, hastening the process

I don't know about you but I LOVE a good egg breakfast. If you feel the same way, you have to try and make this Baked Frittata with Tomato and Goat Cheese recipe. It has fresh herbs, tomato, and goat cheese- a great combination in my honest opinion. It makes for the perfect weekend brunch

Scars The 411 About Surgical Scar Revision: Everyone's got scars. When you think about it, aren't scars amazing? Your body uses its natural healing abilities to repair its own damaged skin, muscle, and even bone. This article will discuss skin scars and their treatment. Usually, whenever there is damage to the skin, the body rushes

BMI – this little numerical label can be found all over gyms, doctor’s offices, and health books. Haven’t seen it? Just look on the side of the treadmill next time you work out. Though it was designed to be a quick and easy way to calculate weight relative to height, BMI – short for Body

Clean & Hungry Chicken Nuggets Talk about deliciousness! This recipe is super easy to fix, especially fun to make with the kids and grandkids, and is sure to be loved by your family and guests. After all, who doesn’t love chicken nuggets? Best-selling author, Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl), calls this flavorful dish Clean &

When you have weight loss surgery, vitamin and mineral supplementation is one of those items that will remain on your daily to-do list. The right vitamin and mineral supplements are part of your new lifelong strategy for success. You might be thinking “Wow, no one told me about all of these supplements.” Nutritional deficiencies occur

Why I decided to have WLS Before and After RNY with Patricia Iaccarino: I was a chubby child, an overweight teenager, an obese young adult, and a morbidly obese middle-ager. I'm pretty sure I've been on every diet known to humankind – Weight Watchers, Atkins, Pritikin, SlimFast, Deal-a-Meal, the grapefruit diet, South Beach, some lecithin

Why I Can't Stop Eating: Have you ever said any of the following statements in the process of trying to lose weight: I want to cut back (or quit) consuming so much sugar (or simple carbs, junk food, or fast food), but I haven’t been able to do so. Even when I’ve quit for a

Delicious, gluten free, low carb breakfast: The Egg White Short Stack. It’s a high protein stack of egg whites, layered with avocado, low-calorie cheese, and mushrooms. Since starting on my final (successful) weight loss attempt 18 months ago, egg whites have been central to my mornings! And a typical morning is a FULL cup of

When was the last time you stood in front of a mirror and chose self-love over self-criticism? The most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves. When we knock ourselves down, we devalue ourselves. We prevent growth and bury our strengths. Many can feel like this during their wellness journeys, especially

Remove loose and dangling skin from various parts of the body. Body contouring procedures can help hanging skin and those with bat wings or drooping breasts, fine lines and wrinkles on the neck and face, and excess skin on the abdomen or lower body. People are normally ecstatic after losing weight, and they have every

I was recently in San Francisco visiting my daughter and we went to the Farmer’s Market at the Marina and had the best time tasting all the flavors.  We brought home strawberries that were so sweet (loved all the sampling) and I couldn’t wait to find a fresh strawberry recipe. I knew immediately I wanted to

The ObesityHelp Conference is just around the corner, and there are many reasons to come! For those new to the conference, the yearly event is “a celebration of health and wellness for those navigating their weight loss surgery journey” and has been happening since 2004. Bariatric professionals, pre-ops, post-ops, and those looking for weight loss

“It’s not a diet!” That’s what the ads claim, yet plenty of Noom-curious dieters argue the opposite. Designed to help you lose weight without committing to a diet, Noom has plenty of weight logs, calorie counters, and coaching lessons that suggest this fancy app is just a diet in disguise. What is Noom? Noom is

This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Back to School Survival Kit Giveaway by Premier Protein® We’ve partnered with Premier Protein® to bring you a giveaway that is great for the back-to-school season. Along with the exciting prizes in each of the giveaway bundles, the winners will enjoy Premier Protein® Shakes.   Each of the shakes

“What if I’m different after I lose weight?” “I don’t know how to live life at a healthy weight!” “I worry about how people will treat me after I lose weight!” These are common concerns for people as they contemplate weight loss, whether the weight loss comes from lifestyle changes, with the aid of medications,

Who is joining us for our 2022 ObesityHelp National Conference in Costa Mesa, California? We hope you're ready for another conference packed full of education, support, and celebration on September 30th and October 1st! We have been working hard to put together a great Agenda for you and are excited to announce that the Agenda has

Anything that is not your body’s normal condition is going to affect your body negatively sooner or later. Thyroid disease is one such condition. If your thyroid gland’s functioning isn’t normal, different thyroid diseases can occur, and one of them is hypothyroidism. If not treated on time, hypothyroidism can lead to the development of serious

Failure to Thrive. Those three words jumped off the page at me as I made my way through the hospital doors to be admitted. After countless followup visits, IV hydration treatments, banana bags full of nutrients, endoscopies, swallow tests, shots, and ER visits the decision was made to re-admit me to the hospital. I was

Looking for a macro-friendly snack or dessert? These strawberry protein balls have the perfect split of 5 grams protein, 5 grams carbs, and 0.5 grams fat. Bonus: They are only 44 calories each! To be perfectly honest, I haven’t been making protein balls very often because they are high in calories, and therefore, can make weight

Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery frequently have skin that looks "deflated" in a number of areas, including the face, arms, breasts, belly, and thighs, especially those who have lost more than 100 pounds. It is typical to have drooping extra skin when a patient loses an extreme amount of weight. Following a considerable weight

Over the last ten years, I have learned much about obesity, motivation, complacency, and self-love. On March 21, 2012, I had Bariatric Surgery, RNY, and my life changed forever. The biggest lesson has been, “You don’t know what you don’t know!” At the age of fifty-four, I accepted the fact that I needed help essentially with

We are excited to announce our Saturday sessions and speakers! Whether you're new to the ObesityHelp National Conferences or a repeat attendee, we can’t wait to see you at OH2022 in Costa Mesa, California on September 30th and October 1st!   You’ll absolutely love the OH2022 Saturday Sessions; they are jam-packed full of education, support, and

If you like spicy tuna rolls at your favorite sushi hangout, you are going to love this easy and delicious spicy tuna salad recipe by Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen. This salad has all of the yummy flavors of your favorite spicy tuna roll but is made with canned tuna. You can enjoy this salad

We hope you will join us at #OH2022 on Saturday, October 1st at the ObesityHelp National Conference in Costa Mesa, CA.! We’ve assembled a passionate panel of professionals that will discuss Gut Health - The Impact on Weight Loss and Regain. Their sessions will be followed by an interactive Q & A session where Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki, Dietitian Kristin Hirano,

For people who are overweight, but either do not qualify for bariatric surgery or wish to pursue a less invasive approach, the Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon is a great option. The balloon is saline filled and is inserted with an upper endoscopy under sedation. No incisions, general anesthesia, or a hospital stay is required. The

Plastic Surgery Consultations at OH2022! There will be free private one-on-one plastic surgery consultations available to the 2022 ObesityHelp National Conference attendees on both Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. Consultations are done in a private room with the surgeon, so you can openly discuss your questions and concerns regarding excess skin after massive

Weight stigmas and bias are everywhere. I'm not sure anyone can change someone else's views, but we can talk openly about it; hoping that communication will provide a better understanding of what it feels like. I’ve experienced being judged by others for my weight and then again for my first surgery. I know firsthand what

This delicious BLT chicken salad is a quick and healthy meal you must add to your menu! This high-protein recipe uses turkey bacon, pre-cooked chicken, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. A traditional BLT is bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on bread. This sandwich is a favorite for so many people, including me! But, making a BLT, and

You expect to have scars after reconstruction surgery following weight loss. However, there are ways at minimizing the appearance of surgical scars after plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons offer scar treatment that can help. You may find it reassuring to learn more about your options for scar revision and what you can expect following your surgery.

Brain Foggy? Are Bariatric Surgery and B12 to Blame? Your brain has a demanding job. To do it well, it needs both calories and nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Did you know that your brain uses 20% of your calories? That’s a good bite out of your daily calories. The brain prefers carbohydrates as its

Mmmm, chicken breast stuffed with deliciousness. The technique looks fancy, but it's easy to execute! And Hungry Girl's newest stuffed chicken recipe may be our best yet. Try this Veggies 'n Swiss Chicken Rollups recipe and you won't regret it! This recipe has a unique flavor and these Veggies 'n Swiss Chicken Rollups make a

Do you have a question about life as a post-op? We have answers! Do you have questions about life​ as a bariatric post-op? Join us on Saturday, October 1st at the ObesityHelp National Conference to meet this amazing OH2022 Patient Q&A Panel to ask your questions and learn about“New Habits, New Life - Navigating Your