Bariatric Lessons from the ‘Clean Plate Club’
Habits that we carry from childhood can definitely reappear from time to time and try to steer us back to how we USED to be, no matter where we are in our journey. – Alison Meacham, Admin, Bariatric...
View ArticleThe ‘Fork Test’ for Soft Foods
The term Soft Food is actually a medical term, meaning you are able to fork mash the food into the consistency of APPLESAUCE. We all know what applesauce is. There is not a whole lot of wiggle room in...
View ArticleIt’s All in the ‘Why’ – Coke Zero Sugar – Not My Trigger
I am going to share something with you all. It is not a ‘confession’ because I did nothing wrong, but I want to start a conversation. – Matt Frassica, Admin Bariatric Eating Support on Facebook This...
View Article7 MORE, Yummy No Bread Foods!
We got on a ‘roll’ (pun intended) so here are 7 more ‘no bread’ foods for you to LOVE. Great plates that won’t stop you from losing your next pound. Burn your stored fat instead of the bread and...
View ArticleThe Inspire Diet: Easy Button For Weight Loss
Everyday in our Facebook Support Groups we see well meaning post-ops working hard but not quite understanding why the pounds aren’t melting off. Here’s the Easy Button…. STOP OVERTHINKING FOOD....
View ArticleWhat medications are off limits after my bariatric surgery?
“What medications do I take for pain if I have had bariatric surgery?” The short answer? TYLENOL. Take Tylenol for minor pain. Be Aware This is an informal discussion of a medical topic – questions...
View ArticleThe BE Bariatric Grocery List! Add your favorites too.
The whole is a sum of its parts. Since a whole is the sum of its parts, if you cook with low carb and healthy ingredients, your finished dish will always be low carb and healthy. No need for...
View Article‘I didn’t have weight loss surgery to live on a diet!’
The full quote is usually ‘I didn’t have weight loss surgery to live on a diet for the rest of my life!’ Uhhh huh, oh yes we did! When bariatric post ops utter this standard ‘hand on hips’ diet...
View ArticleTop 10 Bariatric Post Op Mistakes
Post Ops Need Help! We recently asked an innocent question about hunger on Facebook and were not prepared when the floodgates opened with an outpouring of post ops not making changes needed to make it...
View ArticleWhy ‘Everything in Moderation’ is Bariatric Baloney
If I told you we were giving $100 to every person who correctly guessed which woman in the images above had just said ‘Everything in Moderation’ before diving into her food, who would you choose for...
View ArticleThe 48-Hour Pouch Reset
The Plan Are you concerned that over time you have STRETCHED your bariatric pouch? We understand how you feel and it’s scary. Use our 48 Hour Pouch plan to clear out the bad choice foods that you are...
View ArticleNot what you want to hear! BARIATRIC NO’s
Don’t Expect Change Without Making One! Don’t eat that bread. That latte has 45 grams of sugar! No macaroni salad. Ummm, NO, you don’t NEED crunch. NO tortillas. No rice. Drop the crackers. You don’t...
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