I’m Done being Fat: Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Life-Changing
I vividly remember when I started to get fat. I had been hospitalized for a couple of weeks. Each mealtime, patients would line up and then go, en masse, to the cafeteria. You could eat [...]
Surgery for Weight Loss: A Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Weight Loss Surgery should be a Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Weight-loss surgery not only leads to dramatic weight loss, it also reverses type 2 diabetes in most people who undergo these stomach-shrinking procedures. [...]
Woman loses 124 lbs with the Gastric Sleeve, taking a selfie a day
Christine Carter, 28, is a weight-loss success story, but her journey to a happy, healthy weight might look a bit different than most people's paths. And that's totally fine with her. In August 2014, Carter [...]
“Pawn Stars” Corey Harrison loses 192 lbs with the Lap-Band®
'Big Hoss' Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' not only lost weight, but kept it off The History Channel "#Pawn Stars" might get confused with "Extreme Makeover" as several have gotten a new look. #Corey Harrison lost [...]
Getting Saucy – Make Healthier Sauces and Dressings
Flavorful salad dressings and sauces can bring healthy meals to a whole new level — they make vegetables, lean meats, whole-grain pastas, and salads taste even better. Store-bought products can be loaded with fat, calories, and sodium, learning to make your own sauces and salad dressings is an important skill when it comes to preparing good-for-you dishes
Which Exercise Burns More Calories?
Regular exercise is essential for managing your weight, reducing your disease risk, and much more. But if you’re not maximizing your calorie burn during your daily dose of activity, you could be selling your health short. Take our quiz and find out if you’re a calorie-torching master, or if you need to make over your fitness routine for more effective workouts.
Do’s and Don’ts to Keep you Motivated and Moving Forward
Whether you’re following a healthy routine for the first time (or if it has been a long time) , here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as you get started. These tips will help you stick with it when you’re feeling grumpy, tired, frustrated or hungry.
Yoga Pose – Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Mountain pose is the foundation of all yoga poses.
Squeeze Fitness Into Your Day
Turn idle time into exercise time by taking every opportunity to move your body.
Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Meals For Busy Weeknights – Cheesy Firecracker Baked Chicken Taquitos
This crowd-pleasing recipe is a tasty (and healthier!) alternative to the store-bought crispy fried taquitos. Calories: 212 per serving
Did you Know? (Facts about Nuts)
Did you Know... Did You Know? Not only do nuts make satisfying snacks, they also add a variety of flavors and textures to a dish. Studies have shown that some nuts, like almonds, pistachios, peanuts, [...]
