Significant obesity was rare prior to the 1950s, but as the epidemic of obesity became evident, people weighing 400 or 500 pounds would not achieve their goal weight using exercise and dieting. Initial weight loss surgeries were performed using a large open incision. In 1994, a pioneering surgeon, Dr. Alan
This Blackened Steak Salad is made with juicy steak, creamy homemade dressing, and fresh veggies for a mouthwatering combination of flavors. This dish is easy to prepare and makes for the ultimate on-the-go lunch or healthy main course for dinner. This is the best Steak Salad made with thinly sliced blackened steak,
Are Keto and Nutritional Ketosis the Same? With low-carb diets on the rise again, buzzwords like “keto” and “ketosis” get tossed around often, but are they really the same thing? Not exactly. While they are related, one is a way of eating while the other is a metabolic state your
Whether we care to admit it or not, we humans are emotional beings. If we do not learn to manage our emotions, our emotions will manage us! Without effective strategies to handle our reactions to stress, disappointment, heartbreak, and even elation, we remain tossed around in life by our fickle
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Nikki Hastings Lucas, who left us on Monday, May 19, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. On behalf of all of us at ObesityHelp, we are deeply heartbroken by the loss of
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Delicious and low in calories, this bell pepper snack has chicken, BBQ sauce, melted cheese, and guacamole! In this recipe we will be adding: Mini bell peppers—Mini peppers are the perfect container for a tasty bite of food. They are vibrant in color, full of antioxidants, and low in calories.
As a medical weight loss specialist, I'm often asked by patients about the best type of exercise for losing weight. The question usually boils down to this: "Should I focus on cardio or resistance training?" It's a great question, but the answer isn't as straightforward as you might think. Let's
Wayne asked me questions about food, grief, and transition. Do you think of these three topics together? Maybe not. But ask yourself: Are you dealing with any grief that might be related to your surgery? Have you considered how grief might affect the food you choose to eat and also
