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…
Posts tagged exercise
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…
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…
10 Cold Hard Facts about Weight Loss Surgery
It is not THE permanent solution. No one issues you a stay skinny for life pass when you have weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is a tool that enables obese people to lose excess body…
Strategies for maintaining a healthy life through the holidays
In the northern states, leaves and temperatures are falling. Jackets are giving way to sweaters and coats. Comfort food and casseroles take the place of healthier lighter meals. Winter holidays that celebrate excess food and…
Exercise. Define your life
One of the fundamental changes I made in my life after weight loss surgery was to be a more active person. For most people, that means joining the local fitness center. I joined the YMCA…
I lost my baggage on my snowshoes
Winter is in full swing here in northeast Ohio. The past month has proven to be a pretty brutal winter. There has been a lot of snowfall and temps have been generally below freezing. These conditions are a little harsh for us. Usually late January thru mid February sees the worst of winter in these parts.
a wii update
A week ago Brett and I got a Wii and Wii Fit. As I mentioned in my last post, I had read a lot of posts on my weight loss discussion boards about how beneficial…