I feel like I’ve had two journeys – my journey to becoming a registered dietitian and my weight loss surgery journey. The two have happened simultaneously for me, bringing on many challenges but also many rewards. Here’s the most hurtful thing anyone ever said to me. I have struggled with my weight my entire life I […]
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I feel like I’ve had two journeys – my journey to becoming a registered dietitian and my weight loss surgery journey. The two have happened simultaneously for me, bringing on many challenges but also many rewards. Here’s the most hurtful thing anyone ever said to me. I have struggled with my weight my entire life I […]
If you’re struggling to hit your protein goal, check out this High Protein Chocolate Pudding recipe! I know, getting protein in is ROUGH right after surgery. Heck, even years out it can be hard to get protein in.
Have you been told by your surgical team that you shouldn’t eat and drink at the same time? Some people call it the 30-minute rule. As bariatric patients we are supposed to avoid eating and drinking at the same time.
The thing is, restrictive diets don’t work. At least not long term. Sure you might lose some weight, but will you keep it off? How about you stop making the same mistakes as before?
If you don’t know what a “pouch reset” is, it’s a trend in the bariatric community where WLS patients go back to just liquids for a few weeks in order to lose regain or get back on track.