I have been blogging about weight loss surgery and healthy living for the past six years. I have noticed a distinct pattern, more of a personal focus, in those posts. They take on a positive,…
Throwback Thursday really threw me back
Before and after pics are not my things. Don’t get me wrong. I have shared a few over the years. They tell a story without uttering a single word. These photos are pretty common in…
5 ways to change your life after WLS
“Be part of the change you want to see” nicely sums how I look at a person’s responsibility in changing the course of their life. That change begins and ends within each of us. Many…
Running from worn out beliefs
There is no doubt that my biggest enemy is me. I see this often in the weight loss surgery community. The post-op reality is that the patient must overcome years of habits and learned behaviors…
Is my story relevant to the bariatric community?
I have been a member of the weight loss surgery community for the past six years. I am a believer in the power of support networks. That is why I continue to attend local bariatric…
Five things that make you a better athlete
Spring has sprung in Ohio. The hibernation has ended. The outdoors has come back to life with hikers, runners and cyclists. I am an avid fan of the outdoors and have been enjoying my share…
Gettin’ out and gettin’ fit
Winter has been harsh in Northeast Ohio and elsewhere across the United States. Relentless snow and freezing temperatures held on throughout March. That icy grip is giving way to warmer more pleasant days. This is…
My heart is in American Heart Month
I almost let February slip by without an American Hearty Month blog post. This month is special to me as a heart attack and triple coronary bypass survivor. I have been able to refocus my…