Bariatric Product Review: Slim Fast Advanced Energy ⇒Name of Product: Slim Fast Advanced Energy ⇒Where it was purchased: Walmart (I received it as a free gift for placing a pick-up order) ⇒Cost: $5.93 for 4 pack Nutrition Information: My standard rule of thumb to approve a protein drink is for it to have … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: Slim Fast Advanced Energy"
February 2018 – 28 Day Focus Challenge for WLS Patients Scroll to the bottom of this post for pricing and sign up information! Three times a year FoodCoach.Me hosts a 28 Day “Focus” Challenge for WLS Patients…and that time has come again! It seems certain times of the year feel a little more “dull” than … Continue reading "February 2018 – 28 Day Focus Challenge for WLS Patients"
Bariatric Product Review: Quest Cookie ⇒Name of Product: Quest Protein Cookie ⇒Where it was purchased: HyVee (local grocery store, also available online – affiliate link – http://amzn.to/2DB10HL) ⇒Cost: $1.99 for single package, $21.99 for box of 12 Nutrition Information: One cookie has 250 calories, 15 grams of protein, 19 grams of carbohydrate and WOAH 17 … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: Quest Cookie"
↑ Click the image above to hear more audio about this blog – why I was against an Instant Pot and why I bought one anyway! Reasons I was hesitant to buy an Instant Pot: ⇒ Pressure Cookers have a scary reputation and having an enclosed pressure vessel in my kitchen gave me the … Continue reading "Instant Pot for Weight Loss Surgery (Entry #1)"
I finally did it! I bought an Instant Pot. I’ve had patients telling me for years how much they love their pressure cooker. I always brushed it off that it was great for them but that I still loved created dinner in a pan or the oven. I also love my slow cooker and I … Continue reading "Instant Pot Unboxing Video"
Best Selling Bariatric Snacks I often get asked from my weight loss surgery patients and FoodCoach.Me followers what products I would recommend buying online from Diet Direct. This includes things like protein bars, protein shakes, protein chips or even protein oatmeals. I’ve worked for three bariatric clinics and two of those offered a robust … Continue reading "Best Selling Bariatric Snacks"
Product Name: Everly Natural Drink Mix Where it was purchased: This product was provided to me from Everly but can be purchased on their website. Use the coupon code foodcoach10 for 10% off! Cost: $12.50 for pouch of 30 servings (get a free pouch when you refer a friend and they place an order) … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: Everly"
Bariatric Product Review: NuGo Slim Bars Product Name: NuGo Slim Bars (NuGo Nutrition®) Where it was purchased: This product was provided to me to NuGo Nutrition® in exchange for this product review. It’s available for purchase on their website here. Cost: $1.75 per bar or $21 for a case of 12 Nutrition Information: » Vegan … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review: NuGo Slim Bars"
26 liquid diet recipes for your liquid or full liquid phase after bariatric surgery.
Night Time Snacking Struggles Staying on track after weight loss surgery when old habits die hard It happens to the best of us Night time snacking is a REAL struggle for everyone, and post-ops are not excluded. If you were a snacker before your weight-loss surgery, you know full well the surgery itself can’t … Continue reading "WLS Real Life – Night Time Snacking"