Ok so I’m going to ‘fess up. That title? Total click bait! I’m sorry. That may have been wrong. But this is important stuff and I wanted you to click on it. My intentions were totally honorable. I don’t believe in “pouch resets.” Or sleeve resets. Or (whatever you call your digestive apparatus) resets. I just don’t. You have …
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The Science Behind Will Power – Session Notes from OAC Your Weight Matters (#YWM2013) Convention
This post is a summary of a session at the OAC “Your Weight Matters” Convention in 2013. The session was led by Dr. Sean G. Connolly, a psychologist in private practice who is studying the oft misinterpreted concept of will power. Dr. Connelly is based in San Antonio, TX for the past 30 years and for the past 10 has …
Read More »Your All-Access Pass to OAC “Your Weight Matters” (#YWM2013) General Sessions!
I think I’ve decided I’m going to cover each session I attended as a separate blog post because there’s just too much information to try to fit it into daily recaps. But I wanted to start off to linking you all to the general sessions that were web-casted live during the convention. These were powerful sessions that went into subjects that …
Read More »OAC "Your Weight Matters" (#YWM2013) Recap – August 15, 2013
Today’s recap is not that eventful. I took two planes. I did NOT take Spirit Airlines which means the planes got where they were supposed to go when they were supposed to get there. Yay! Upon arriving in Arizona, I had three thoughts: Damn, it’s hot! This landscape is gorgeous! I am about to be among “my people!” And I …
Read More »Bariatric Foodie goes to the Obesity Action Coalition “Your Weight Matters” Conference!
Don’t worry, I’ve left behind some good recipes to tide you guys over while I’m gone. But then I won’t really be “gone.” I’ll just be busy blogging for you guys at the Obesity Action Coalition “Your Weight Matters” Conference in Phoenix, Arizona! I wanted to let you all know my (tentative) plan for how I’m going to communicate with …
Read More »BF Top 5: Questions Weight Loss Surgery Pre-Ops Ask Me
Obligatory “Fed” Disclaimer: When clicking links in this blog post related to products, you will be redirected to sites where those products are available for purchase. If you purchase products through those links, a portion of the sale price is paid back to Bariatric Foodie. We’re coming to an end to our “Pre-Op Love Fest.” I hope that all my …
Read More »The Bariatric Foodie Pre-Op Prep Kit
Pre-OPS! Have you felt the love this week on Facebook and Twitter? We’ve been discussing the transition to surgery this week. We’ve talked about products you can check out, we’ve talked about perceptions and fears. We’ve even learned to make nummy S’mores protein pudding together! Now I have one more thing to help you prepare for your “bariatric afterlife.” I’m …
Read More »OAC “Your Weight Matters” (#YWM2013) Conference Recap: Friday!
WARNING: There’s a lot to cover so this post is going to be LONG. Many of you got the moment-to-moment on Facebook and Twitter, but I wanted to give you a more in-depth look at what I did today! Meals Let’s start there because that’s pretty straight-forward. So far, OAC has been doing an excellent job of giving us healthy …
Read More »#WLSFA Meet & Greet Recap (Part Two)
I’m late as all get out! I could give you some spiel about life being busy but…what does it matter? Here we are and I am late! So where did I leave off? Oh yes, at the lunch. So after hearing Dr. Garth speak I returned to the Quest exhibition table for a few hours. We completely “sold out” (gave …
Read More »Nik’s #WLSFA2013 Recap: Part One
(This is part one of two. Check back later this week for part two!) I just returned from the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation “Mother of All Meet & Greets”, held at Bally’s Las Vegas from May 17 – 19. And now I wanna tell you ALL about it! Firstly, a big shout out to Quest Nutrition (makers of our beloved …
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