This sobering diagram shows how much sugar is in each of these sugary drinks. The accompanying picture is really worth 1,000 words – and even more calories. When losing weight, one of the easiest – and most effective – changes occurs when we modify our liquid intake. Rich in sugar, these drinks often contain few other nutrients and have a very negative impact on our overall … [Read more...]

Are you in dire need of bariatric surgery but lack health coverage for the treatment? Patients who do not have the financial means to pay for bariatric surgery can turn to patient financing as a payment option for the medical care that they need. Morbidly obese individuals who find it difficult or impossible to lose a significant amount of weight through diet, exercise or diet pills may need … [Read more...]

Tonight, since, my children have new hats (very, cool ones from REI), they wanted to be “explorers” with the dog. And, they even chose the trail- not one directly located near the house, but one that is a bit of a drive from home and requires a 3 mile uphill single track trail, hurry up and let’s go, Mommy! Hiking is a fantastic way to get outside, enjoy the kids and the dog … [Read more...]

We all work hard trying to achieve our ideal weight. There are diets and exercise routines that seem over the top. Most people feel over whelmed by the work that we put in without seeing the results we hope for. It’s a difficult struggle. If you are one of the many considering weight loss surgery, then Fat No More- Long Term Success Following Weight Loss Surgery may be a book for you. Many … [Read more...]

Fish tacos. #33. When in Toronto, one of my favorite activities is to shop for food in the city’s Chinatown. There are so many different dishes, fruits and vegetables that I’ve never even seen – let alone eaten – and it’s always fun to push my boundaries and try something new. It never ceases to amaze me how many delicious foods there are on this diverse planet … [Read more...]

For all outdoor enthusiasts, check out this new website, called Park Visitor.com. Simply log in your zip code and suddenly, I had 5 new places to take the kids that is fairly local that I’ve never even heard of before. You can search by cooking, biking, water sports, camping, hiking and pets just to name a few! Pretty cool website and easy to use! Park Visitor. … [Read more...]

Though many of us live sedentary, couch-potato lives, our not-so-distant ancestors were high-performing endurance athletes. Being hunters and gathers, they traversed large stretches of land and led extremely active lifestyles. For them, it was a matter of survival. Researchers from the University of Arizona wanted to see if evolution pushed people to exercise through reward pathways. Spoiler … [Read more...]

If surgery is your only option for weight loss, you will need to gather information and find out what procedures are available before making a decision. Bariatric weight loss surgery is not a procedure to be taken lightly. In fact, it is viewed as a last resort for treating chronic obesity. If you have tried unsuccessfully to achieve a healthy weight using conventional methods, it may be time … [Read more...]

So it's not exactly a secret that laughter is good for your health. Benefits include boosting immune function, decreasing stress, and even helping regulate blood sugar levels. There are so few "to do" list items on any healthy living agenda that are pleasant and free! Well, aside from that obvious activity that happens in the bedroom. … [Read more...]

Macy’s has a new line of workout clothes, called Ideology, and they were kind enough to send me a sports bra for review and one to giveaway!! Thanks, Macy’s! It’s a very cute sports bra, bright and fun. It has good coverage so it worked for yoga inversions as well as a crossfit workout. The size corresponds with your bra size but it was a bit snug on me so it might run a little … [Read more...]

Leptin is a hormone in our body that controls fat regulation. This post is going to be a work in progress but I wanted to point out a hormone that we all have to deal with when it comes to hunger and fat loss and fat storage (getting fat). One of the problems that I have found, and my wife as well, when Leptin is explained is that science is not very nice to us common folk. I suspect that you want … [Read more...]

Weight loss surgery does not come cheap and can cost an average of $25,000. However, it is worth the money paid because this type of surgery can greatly improve the patient’s health and quality of life. Nevertheless, people would still want to know all they can about weight loss surgery costs in order to prepare their finances before the treatment takes place. Bariatric weight loss … [Read more...]