April, 2010

Episode 76: Post Surgical Sleepies

On this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery interweb show we have an “I Freakin Did It” in a bikini! Next we take a look at some ideas to control your stress. After all we know what stress can do to our eating habits. In Altered Realities we take a look at problems sleeping after weight loss surgery. Then we wrap things up with a look at some snazzy medical alert jewelry.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is “nature girl” and her bikini.
  • Are you dealing with stress after weight loss surgery?
  • Many times this stress can lead to bad choices when it comes to staying on program.
  • We give you a few ideas to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed.
  • Are you having trouble sleeping after weight loss surgery?
  • A good nights sleep is critical for weight loss surgery patients.
  • If you’re dealing with long term sleepless nights, call your doctor!
  • We take a look at some beautiful medical alert jewelry from Laurenshope.com

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Protein Cooking Episode 3: Carnitas

Hows about a protein packed dish from south of the border? It’s a Mexican favorite made from pork, it’s Carnitas!

Pork meat (boneless ribs, pork loin or whatever is on sale)

1 Onion

3 or 4 cloves of garlic

1 lime

A couple jalapenos

2 cups of broth

2 packets of taco seasoning

HIGHLIGHTS

  • McNee cooks a weight loss surgery friendly recipe
  • It’s carnitas

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Patrinas Journey Episode 3: Dealing With Obesity

In episode 3 Patrina’s talk about dealing with the emotion swings as she approaches her surgery date. Then she talk about some of the struggles obesity has left her dealing with. Patrina then end with one of her post weight loss goals.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Patrina’s been having some issues with emotions hitting her hard.
  • She records one of these moments as it hits.
  • Some of these moments come from thoughts of what will happen if she dies during weight loss surgery.
  • Patrina describes some of the problems obesity has caused her.
  • She closes the show by sharing a post weight loss goal that has everything to do with sex!
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Episode 75: Aging Gracefully

On this weeks episode of your favorite weight loss surgery interweb show we have a very patriotic “I Freakin Did It” We foist off the responsibility of naming our support group on you. We talk a little about feeling attractive with age. And wind things up with a hot and spicy recipe from Hungry Girl.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “I Freakin Did It” is “YourWLBuddy” she did some losing while her hubby was on deployment.
  • We’re still working on a name for our weight loss surgery support group.
  • We’ve had some great suggestions from our viewers.
  • We’ll be posting a poll of our favorite names for you to vote on.
  • The poll will be open til midnight April 30th.
  • The winner with the most votes gets a tub of Building Blocks protein powder and a Best of BTV Season 1 DVD.
  • We continue our list of suggestions to help you feel more attractive.
  • Don’t fight the aging process.
  • Studies have shown that people feel more attractive with age.
  • As we get older we lose that self consciousness.
  • A hot and spicy recipe from Hungry Girls new book

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Protein Cooking Episode 2: Pancakes

Pancakes, we all love them, but after weight loss surgery they’re a thing of the past, until now! McNee has a stirred up a great recipe for protein pancakes. You’ll need the following to make these little flapjacks of joy.

1 Egg

1/4 cup of cottage cheese

1/3 cup of rolled oats

2Tbps. protein powder

Just a touch of water

Mix it up and pour them on the griddle.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • McNee cooks a weight loss surgery friendly recipe
  • It’s protein pancakes

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