After bariatric surgery, learning to thrive physically is only part of your journey. Nurturing your emotional well-being and building ego strength is equally essential as you adapt to your new body and lifestyle. Here is a guide to gaining the strength you will need to protect yourself from potential negative feedback, both from yourself and … Continue reading How to Build Ego Strength After Bariatric Surgery

A maintenance diet is what you stick to when you’ve reached your weight loss goal. The idea of this type of diet is that it won’t cause you to gain or lose weight. Sticking to a regimen is important once you’ve lost the weight you aim to lose because, otherwise, you risk reversing your progress. … Continue reading How to Know When it’s Time to Adjust Your Maintenance Diet

While not always the case, many patients experience cramping after bariatric surgery. This is often a normal part of the recovery process and not a cause for concern. However, it’s an uncomfortable symptom, one you can take steps to alleviate. Read on to learn more about post-bariatric surgery cramping and what you can do when … Continue reading Understanding Post-Bariatric Surgery Cramping

We tend not to think much about our hearts until something goes wrong. Your heart is always there, pumping blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to the rest of your body. In a healthy heart, this is a given. Certain factors, like a sedentary lifestyle and a diet high in saturated fats and sugar, can … Continue reading 5 Lifestyle Changes to Better Care for Your Heart

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness and providing resources to people who struggle with suicidal ideation. Living with obesity and seeking medical weight loss or bariatric surgery often comes with emotional and mental health challenges, including higher risks of depression and suicidality. If you’re struggling with your mental health, read … Continue reading What to Do When You’re Not Okay

For many of us, relaxation does not come naturally. We get into the momentum of life and let it carry us through. From work and school to family life and friendships, it can feel impossible to take any time for ourselves. However, self-care and relaxation are essential to our overall health and wellbeing. Read on … Continue reading How to Incorporate More Relaxation into Your Routine

Everything you do impacts your health, and how you treat your work is no different. We spend a great deal of our time at work. In many cases, it’s our single largest time commitment. Between getting ready for work, commuting, working and eventually winding down from the workday, it can be hard to find time … Continue reading Understanding the Role Work-Life Balance Plays in Your Health

When you find wellness advice online, you’ll notice that it seems like everyone needs the same things to live a happy, healthy life. You may have tried something a wellness influencer swore by, not felt any better, and wondered if you’ve done something wrong. Here are some tips for creating a wellness routine that’s tailored … Continue reading How to Create a Daily Wellness Routine That Works for You

When we set out to make changes in our lives, negative self-talk can get in the way. Our minds craft stories that we eventually start to believe, and those stories don’t necessarily align with our lived reality. Here are some tips for challenging and breaking free of these negative thought cycles: Recognize Your Inner Critic … Continue reading 5 Tips for Overcoming Negative Self-talk and Building Self-esteem