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You Might be an Advocate

You Might be an Advocate

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / December 26, 2016

If you’ve ever “promoted” a cause or charity…you might be an advocate. If you’ve ever “insisted” an issue or concern be addressed…you might be an advocate. If you’ve ever “persuaded” […]

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Weight Issues in Men: How Obesity Socially Affects Men Differently than Women

Weight Issues in Men: How Obesity Socially Affects Men Differently than Women

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / September 26, 2016

Many people think that there is a dramatic difference in how obesity affects men vs. women. The truth is, we have more in common than not, but some notable differences […]

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Talking to a Healthcare Professional about Your Weight – Where to Start

Talking to a Healthcare Professional about Your Weight – Where to Start

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / June 26, 2016

We’ve all been there, done that. You go to the doctor for a cold, an ache, really any issue, and if you’re affected by obesity, somehow that issue is tied […]

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Swimming for Weight-loss

Swimming for Weight-loss

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / March 26, 2016

In the article, titled “Hitting the Gym,” the author provided you with some great motivational tips to get you active and into a gym/health club. Many fitness facilities offer swimming […]

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Seafood: A Delicious and Healthy Protein Source following Bariatric Surgery

Seafood: A Delicious and Healthy Protein Source following Bariatric Surgery

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / December 26, 2015

Following bariatric surgery, patients are advised to eat at least 60-80 grams of protein every day. This amounts to approximately three servings of three to four ounces of poultry, meat, […]

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I didn’t take the “easy way out”

I didn’t take the “easy way out”

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / September 26, 2015

Let’s start off by clarifying a few things. Weight-loss is hard. Weight maintenance is harder.

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Emotional and Healthy Eating During the Holidays

Emotional and Healthy Eating During the Holidays

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / June 26, 2015

The holidays no longer have to be synonymous with weight gain. Take control and eat delicious food around the holidays!

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Muffin Frittatas

Muffin Frittatas

/ Blog, Recipes / June 16, 2015

Don’t skip breakfast! These muffin frittatas can be made at the beginning of the week and enjoyed all week long. Each muffin is 50 calories with 7g of protein and […]

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Breakfast – A Healthy Start to Your Day

Breakfast – A Healthy Start to Your Day

/ Blog, Food, Recipes, Your Weight Matters Magazine / June 16, 2015

There may be varying opinions on whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is wise to time meals throughout the day, starting with a healthy […]

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Supplementation after Bariatric Surgery – What Will I need?

Supplementation after Bariatric Surgery – What Will I need?

/ Your Weight Matters Magazine / March 27, 2015

Monitoring calorie intake is a proven weight-loss strategy and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps recently to help the health-conscious make better food choices when dining away […]

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