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Weight loss surgery can be of great benefit when it comes to improving your health and maximizing your weight loss potential. The reason weight loss surgery is so beneficial comes down to the way that the bariatric procedure effects the stomach. By restricting stomach capacity, weight loss surgery encourages weight loss by reducing hunger and […]

The old standard for successful weight loss is a simple formula: move more, eat less. But after weight loss surgery, that formula gets a bit more specific. Just eating less doesn’t provide any insight into how much you should be eating and when, or what kinds of food are best for you to be dining […]

Don’t wait until 2016 to start exercising! If you find yourself saying “I’ll start exercising tomorrow/next month/in the New Year” here are some tips to jumpstart your New Year’s resolutions to get active! Find a workout buddy: working out with a friend or family member can make your workout time go by much faster while […]

The holidays are here, and with that come holiday parties, family gatherings and lots of celebrations-that are often centered around food. Having a healthy holiday eating game plan is the best way to prevent overindulging and stay on track to meet your health goals. Don’t skip meals or “save” your calories– eating light or skipping […]

Thanksgiving leftovers still crowding your refrigerator? Turkey isn’t just for lunch and dinner, try these Turkey & Egg muffins- you can make a batch, refrigerate, and then reheat for a quick, high-protein, on-the-go breakfast option. Ingredients: 18 oz liquid egg whites 6 oz cooked turkey, shredded 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese 2 cups vegetables of […]

The Holiday Season has begun and this is a great recipe to curb those sweet cravings without sabotaging all of your hard work. Plus, you will get 12 grams of satisfying protein plus calcium all under 150 calories per serving. Ingredients 1 container of Dannon Light and Fit Banana Cream Pie Greek Yogurt ¼ large banana, […]

I typically recommend avoiding yummy peanut butter due to the high calorie and fat content at 100 calories and 8 grams of fat per tbsp. and only 3.5 grams of protein. But, powdered peanut butter is a different story. Powered peanut butter is simply roasted peanuts without added fat and sugar. It is significantly lower […]

Follow these tips to stay healthy during the Holidays! Recipe Modifications: Replace high calorie, high saturated-fat butter with no sugar added applesauce. You can use cinnamon-flavored applesauce when appropriate Replace high calorie, high sugar table sugar with sugar substitutes Replace high calorie, high saturated-fat heavy cream, whole milk, and cheese with their low-fat and fat-free […]

October is National Seafood Month so celebrate by trying this month’s recipe. Ingredients 4 (3 ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray ½ cup fresh orange juice 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp Olive oil 2 tsp lower-sodium soy sauce ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp ground red […]

You may be wondering what all the Greek Yogurt fuss is about. Greek yogurt has been strained twice and therefor contains double the protein as regular yogurt. Remember, it’s the powerhouse protein that helps you to say satisfied between meals; helps you to heal after surgery and helps protect muscle tissue; and burn fat stores […]