My whole child and adult life, I have battled issues with my weight. As a child, I was actually underweight and my parents were always worried I was too thin. That phase did not last very long though, and it caught up with me very fast. I did not […]
You read Kristine’s incredible transformation story – but we didn’t want to let her stop there! Here’s what she had to say when we asked her about the five most important things she learned from her wonderful experience – Make it a lifestyle, not a diet: A diet is […]
Recently, my life as a Gastric Bypass patient has taken a dramatic turn… I am now a PREGNANT Gastric Bypass Patient! I have always wanted to be a mother but when I was 250 pounds this was not a reality. I had a hard time becoming pregnant and it was devastating for […]
When it comes to eating as a Weight Loss Surgery Post Op, or trying to lose weight and keep it off with a low carb high protein diet, the rules are simple. Focus on protien. It is the most important item that we must eat. It keeps us feeling fuller […]
Exercise, Workout, Sweat! The mere words make me want to run and hide under my bed. I will be the first to admit that working out is not my favorite thing to do. But I know that when I make the decision to exercise, I feel better, not just […]
This is part 2 of the Melissa Helms transformation. Be sure to read Part 1 first. I was scheduled for 1:00pm. During the pre-opperation dealings with health insurance, I had become very good friends with my insurance liaison. As a Registered Nurse she was interested in following me through with […]
This is a guest post by Melissa Helms, who in 2009, decided to change her life once in for all. Learn how she tackled obesity and gained back her life. I’ve always had a weight problem. At my heaviest, I was 250lbs at 5’1. Like many in my situation, I’ve […]
