Barbara Thompson had weight loss surgery in 2000 and went on to write the first patient guidebook, Weight Loss Surgery; Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You now in it’s 3rd edition and Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. Barbara also hosts an internet mentoring program, the Back on Track Program, for weight loss surgery patients who are starting to regain weight.

In addition, Barbara is a much in demand national speaker for bariatric practices and patient events as well as speaking for hospitals on obesity sensitivity (what is it like to be an obese patient in a hospital). For speaking inquiries contact Barbara Thompson directly Barbara@BarbaraThompson.net

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Winter Exercise, Getting Rid of the Blahs

It’s cold outside and what we want to do more than anything is to curl up and indulge in some good comfort foods.  This is also a time when we are prone to depression.  Combat that depression by exercising those winter blues away.  Here are some suggestions so you don’t completely abandon your exercise regimen.

Dust off your treadmill or […]

Finally Something to Make Exercise Fun!

If you are struggling to find a winter activity or sport to help control your weight, you’ll be happy to know that Wii Fit is coming to a store near you (but it probably won’t be until next year)!  Wii is the video game console by Nintendo.  When using Wii, a remote controller allows you […]

Walk from Obesity Today

Today is the day for the Walk from Obesity although some groups are planning next weekend for their activity. There are events in 69 cities across the country.
If you aren’t part of a Walk activity, plan your own activity for the day. And if you don’t have a Walk in your area, start to get one organized […]

Exercise with a Buddy

I have had a sinus infection the past couple of weeks.  I have been down and tired and haven’t done much exercising.  My husband got me going today saying, “Come on.  Lift some weights with me.” He knows that I really like to do that.  He got me to take the first step back to […]