by Kaycee Hammack | Nov 16, 2020 | Diet, Holidays, Recipes
2020 has been a doozy, and that is probably an understatement. Between COVID, murder hornets, and an ice storm in October, I am beyond happy that the holidays are approaching. Time with family, spent responsibly, is a much needed reminder to be thankful even during...
by WeightWise | Nov 4, 2020 | Diet, Exercise, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Recipes
Peanut butter is one of the staples of the American way of life. We grew up eating PB&Js and gourmet restaurants even serve a dollop of peanut butter on their premium hamburgers. It makes celery bearable and even a few of us – we won’t say who – eat it...
by WeightWise | Oct 14, 2020 | Diet, Exercise, Recipes
Protein is an essential part of your daily diet before and after surgery. Protein helps build and repair body tissues, aids in hunger control, and promotes fat metabolism. Your immune system also needs protein to do its job. As a bariatric surgery patient, your diet...
by Kaycee Hammack | Nov 20, 2019 | Holidays, Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about family, traditions, possibly some football, and of course FOOD. No matter what stage you are at with your weight loss journey (working towards surgery, less than 1 year post op, or 10 years post op), do not let the holidays ruin your newly...
by WeightWise | Nov 20, 2017 | Holidays
Top 10 Holiday Blogs From WeightWise What’s the hardest time of year for sticking with an eating and exercise plan? For many of us it’s the holidays. Arm yourself for the battle of holiday temptations with a little knowledge, a bit of planning and a lot of support....
by Lauren Armstrong | Nov 13, 2017 | Diet, Dinners, Holidays, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
The holidays are always a challenge. Whether you are fresh out of having your weight loss surgery, a veteran sleeve patient, or working toward a bypass, the types of foods you eat matter. The holidays can be more trying when you are around family and friends who do...
