Exercise Sucks To Lose Weight

Exercise Sucks To Lose Weight

This article was inspired by the question that I have been asked for many years - “I’m exercising TONS and...
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Now What? Book Excerpt

Now What? Book Excerpt

Below is an excerpt from Chapter 8: The first three months after surgery of my new book Now What? What...
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Is Bariatric Surgery Right For Me?

Is Bariatric Surgery Right For Me?

Is Bariatric surgery right for me?Yes. No. Maybe. They are all valid answers to that question. While it may look...
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The Microbiome and Mood: Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection

The Microbiome and Mood: Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection

While this topic isn't directly connected to bariatric surgery, there is a indirect connection in that your mood affects meals....
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You Eat When You Don’t Want To Feel

You Eat When You Don’t Want To Feel

Emotional eating is one of the biggest reasons why people with this tool fail to lose or maintain their weight...
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Urge Surfing: How to Keep from Eating too Much

Urge Surfing: How to Keep from Eating too Much

What are urges? Urges are a strong desire or impulse and they come in three different forms: Reactions - Example...
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Is Exercise Really Effective For Depression?

Is Exercise Really Effective For Depression?

You’ve probably heard that exercise can lessen depression and anxiety, but how good is it compared to medication and talk...
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Being Too Positive Can Keep You Unmotivated

Being Too Positive Can Keep You Unmotivated

How do you get and keep motivation to do something that you are not too excited to do like exercise? ...
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You Need To Find Your “WHY” If You Want To Stay Focused.

You Need To Find Your “WHY” If You Want To Stay Focused.

To preserve muscle mass and help with weight loss.There’s the answer! But that’s too general, and probably doesn’t mean too...
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I Discuss Bariatric Surgery Health or High Water Podcast.

I Discuss Bariatric Surgery Health or High Water Podcast.

If you are interested in learning more about what I do and why I do it take a listen to...
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Setting Internal Boundaries

Setting Internal Boundaries

We typically think about the boundaries that we set with the people in our lives. Yet it’s not so often...
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Rules Of The Tool

Rules Of The Tool

When it comes to being successful with your bariatric surgery there are a few rules you MUST follow. If you...
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The Six Month Monster

The Six Month Monster

At the beginning of your weight-loss journey, your motivation to follow the rules of the tool and to work out...
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10 Reasons to Workout after Bariatric Surgery

10 Reasons to Workout after Bariatric Surgery

Working out after bariatric surgery will help you build more muscle mass. Yet there are many other reasons to add in...
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Building A Growth Mindset Will Improve Your Long Term Success.

Building A Growth Mindset Will Improve Your Long Term Success.

Having a growth mindset after your bariatric surgery will give you a bigger chance of getting to your goals.
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Conversation With Chef Nakia

February had a chance to hear Chef Nakia talk about how to make you small bariatric meals more flavorful and...
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Be Happy and Healthy: Changing Frustration to Acceptance

Be Happy and Healthy: Changing Frustration to Acceptance

It is natural for all of us to experience moments of frustration, and typically this comes from not being able...
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Food funeral before bariatric surgery: Is it a good idea or not?

Food funeral before bariatric surgery: Is it a good idea or not?

A food funeral before your bariatric surgery , or mourning the loss of certain foods from your diet, is something...
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How To Set Strong Internal Boundaries

How To Set Strong Internal Boundaries

When it comes to setting boundaries, we typically think about the boundaries that we set with the people in our...
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How to Get Started with Post-Weight Loss Surgery Fitness

How to Get Started with Post-Weight Loss Surgery Fitness

If you want to get the most from your weight loss surgery then the tool itself is only going to...
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