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Make Your Own Damn Cheese People!

Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the maze of life, chasing down the next crumble of cheese? I know I have. Have you ever wondered if there is a better way? Well…. there is. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. John Chuback, a certified cardiovascular surgeon from New Jersey this Continue Reading...

Obesity Is Not Your Fault

That’s right. It’s not your fault. It’s not about putting the fork down, having willpower, or more determination. It’s about understanding that you suffer from a disease that impacts millions of people world wide. It’s an epidemic that’s spreading to our youth and one that has pushed obesity to front of the charts as one Continue Reading...

I Ate A Donut!

I ate a donut today! Some of you reading this have already passed judgement on me, and that’s OK. You don’t know me at all, so I’ll let it slide…THIS TIME! As a weight loss surgery patient I’m supposed to avoid foods like this, right? I spent $60,000 on a surgery to lose weight and Continue Reading...

We all need more water in our life.

If you are looking to lose weight, one of the things you should absolutely focus on is your daily water intake. In fact, according to a study done by PubMed.gov in 2001, 30–59% of US adults who try to lose weight increase their water intake. Many studies show that drinking more water may benefit weight Continue Reading...

Men And Surgery – New Episode Coming!

Bags are packed and we are headed back into the studio today! In September we will be discussing Men and Bariatric surgery. Male obesity patients continue to be a small fraction of patients when compared to female patients (20%/80%), even though obesity impacts us all equally. What causes that and how can we raise awareness Continue Reading...

To See Change… Change Who You Are.

Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If you want to see change you have to change. And I don’t mean you have to think differently, or look at it differently… I mean at your core you have to become a different person. If you don’t Continue Reading...