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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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There is a new surgical procedure that is being done for weight loss called a vagotomy. Surgeons are cutting the vegas nerve which signals the brain that you are hungry and signals the pancreas to release more insulin in order to move more sugar to fat. This procedure is only in the experimental stages right now, but […]
With the fast pace of our lives, there are many times when we don’t plan as well as we should and are left with little choice but fast food. If you find yourself in this situation, please refer to the Stop N Go Fast Food Nutrition Guide so that you can make healthy choices. I have […]
I love eating in restaurants, but you have to be very careful about what you are eating. It is well established that fat improves the flavor of food, and chefs are notorious for loading recipes with fat. Before going to a restaurant, check for nutritional information on their website. Nutritional information is becoming more and more available as […]
Even after having weight loss surgery, we are still the product of calories in versus calories used. Because we can eat smaller amounts, many of us fall victum to grazing, just popping something in our mouths and thinking it doesn’t count. But it does!!
If you keep your same diet and pop in just 12 M&M’s […]
Are you watching more TV now that the weather is bad in most of the country? Do you find that you want to munch while watching? Try watching more comedies than tragedies. A study showed that people ate 30% more when watching the tear jerker, Love Story, than they did when watching something funny.
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The Florida Marlins held tryouts for the first all male heavy weight cheer leading squad. The Marlins are looking for “big bellies with big giggles.” The squad will be called the Manatees, and will perform at the Marlins Friday and Saturday night home games. The Manatees won’t be paid, but will receive free tickets.
How […]