This prayer is to help me love myself as God loves me , to see my body as a temple and to not go to food for comfort but go to my higher power who I know is God.
Dear God,
I come to you seeking guidance and strength as I embark on a journey towards health and wellness. I pray for your help in overcoming my struggles with emotional eating and regaining control of my life. I ask for your guidance in making healthy choices and finding the motivation to exercise and take care of my body. And not have any weight regain, or if I do have it help me to get back on track and get back to a healthier weight.
Lord, I know that my body is a temple and that I have not always treated it with the respect and care that it deserves. I ask for your forgiveness for the times when I have turned to food for comfort instead of turning to you. I pray for the strength to resist temptation and to make choices that honor my body and my health.
I ask that you help me to break free from the cycle of emotional eating and to find healthier ways to cope with stress and anxiety. I pray for the courage to face my fears and to overcome any obstacles that stand in my way.
Lord, I know that I cannot do this alone. I ask for your help in finding a supportive community of friends and family who will encourage me on this journey. I pray for the wisdom to seek out the resources and tools that I need to succeed, such as healthy recipes, exercise programs, and counseling.
Finally, I ask that you help me to see myself as you see me – as a beloved child of God who is worthy of love and respect. I pray for the confidence to embrace my body and to appreciate the unique gifts and talents that you have given me.
Thank you, God, for your love and your grace. I trust in your guidance and your strength as I work towards a healthier, happier life.
Excess weight can make OA worse and increase your risk for other health problems.
OA has always been the most common type of arthritis, but today, rates are higher than ever. They’ve risen right along with increases in obesity.
We have become a society of fast food, sit at your computer, sit in the car sit and watch tv society.
Let’s look at weight and your knees. When you walk across level ground, the force on your knees is the equivalent of 1½ times your body weight. That means a 200-pound man will put 300 pounds of pressure on his knees with each step. Add an incline, and the pressure is even greater: the force on each knee is two to three times your body weight when you go up and down stairs, and four to five times your body weight when you squat to tie a shoelace or pick up an item you dropped.
Being just 10 pounds overweight puts an extra 15 to 20 pounds of pressure on your knees. This makes it more likely to you’ll develop osteoarthritis (OA) or make the disease worse if you already have it. Carrying extra bodyweight when you have osteoarthritis does more than create a harmful load on joints. Excess fat also acts to speed the destruction of cartilage.
The best tactics for losing weight
Increasing physical activity has many health benefits and can help you shed weight. But stepping up your exercise alone is rarely enough to help you lose weight. Every pound you’d like to shed represents roughly 3,500 calories. So if you’re hoping to lose half a pound to one pound a week, you need to knock off 250 to 500 calories a day. A good way to start is to try to burn 125 calories through exercise and eat 125 fewer calories each day.
Don’t forget that the math works both ways: indulging in an extra 100 calories a day without burning them off can leave you 10 pounds heavier at the end of a year! Over time, routine treats like a scoop or two of ice cream, a calorie-packed coffee drink, or visits to the cookie or candy jar can tip the scales in the wrong direction.
My experience with my bariatric support group is mixed if I can get to it since its at an odd hour of the day 5:30 pm I would attend more. I find it was useful in preparing me for surgery and for a short-term post-op in managing my new anatomy.
However, it did little to educate me on how to maintain permanent weight loss and get to my goal. My surgeon told me, “I do the surgery. The rest is up to you.” So, how can we sustain permanent weight loss after bariatric weight-loss surgery? There are 12 step groups for those of us who over eat or ate and after surgery it helps me personally to help change my emotional relationship with food.
Which in my opinion should be the main focus of pre -Bariatric surgery
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I love soup, broth , bouillon, stews I find them easy to prepare they taste delicious and they are warming and comforting in the cold winter months. So I want to share how I tweak bouillon’s and cup of soups to make them a bit thicker.
Take one washed potato with or without skins , cut into slice or small cubes and bring to boil in 2 cups of water. Boil until potato is fork tender.
It takes about 10 to 15 minutes if sliced or cut into small cubes.
Next allow to cool in pan about 10-15 minutes add in 1 cup water and a package of bone broth, stir and then pop in blender 20 seconds and you have the most creamy smooth soup.
This was done using Lino Life Savory Chicken Bone Broth.
What’s great is if you don’t have time or if you have a mini pod coffee maker this has cups and also come in a packet.
Soups are mostly liquid, so they are a great way to keep up with your hydration.
Soup gives the immune system a boost. I crave soup all the time. It’s warm, comforting and can sooth my soul sick or not. It helps a sore throat and help fight the chills from the inside out.
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My favorite is the chicken with pasta and the bouillon.
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They are a must to try for anyone not just if you are losing weight. They are low in calories high in protein and they taste good
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Breakfast
When it comes to eating breakfast, I like quick and easy. Who wants to wake up even earlier just to have time to prepare breakfast in the morning? Not me.
This make ahead breakfast is also great for a quick snack.
Ingredients
½ cup strawberry chunks (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup quick 1-minute oats or for added protein use 1-2 packs of Bariatricpal oatmeal.
⅓ cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
4 packets Splenda sweetener divided
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pecan ir walnuts chopped
you can also add a 1/2 teaspoon of chia seed but thas optional
Instructions
In a small glass jar, add the strawberry chunks and 2 Splenda Sweetener packets. Using the back of a fork, mash the strawberries at the bottom.
In a small bowl, stir together the oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, 2 sweetener packets, and vanilla until well mixed. Pour it into the glass jar over the strawberries. Sprinkle chopped pecan pieces on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, you have breakfast ready and on the go! Enjoy!
Note
Adjust sweetness based on your liking.
Strawberry Shortcake Oats may be quadrupled to make for a group; use an 8×8 pan, and chop up several strawberries for the topping in the morning. Sprinkle pecans or walnuts on top and serve!
Any milk may be used
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Easy quick healthy dinner using Nutri Noodle from Bariatric Pal
1 medium carrot, sliced thin on the bias, about 1/4-inch thick
1 medium zucchini also sliced on bias 1/4 inch
Grape tomatoes about a handful
4-6 chicken tenders
3 cloves garlic sliced
Parm cheese about 1/5 cup
2 cups steamed broccoli florets
4 leafs of basil optional
2 boxes Shritake nutri noodle
1. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter in skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook chicken, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken with slotted spoon to paper towels.
2. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter to skillet; add the thinly sliced carrots and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli Nd zucchini and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes longer.
3. Cook pasta i salted boiling water cooking 2 minutes less than the package directions.
4. To the skillet add chicken broth, basil, sliced tomatoes, if using, and Parmesan cheese; stir to blend. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
5. Drain pasta well; arrange in a serving dish and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
You can also add
Sun dried tomatoes
Eggplant
Whatever veggies you like or have on hand.
You can also make this with just noodles cheese garlic and tomato’s .
You can enjoy classic comfort food, such as spaghetti and meatballs, tuna noodle casserole, and chicken noodle soup, as well as dishes such as chow mein. Now, each bite can taste twice as good knowing you are following your weight loss plan.
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Weight Loss Benefits
You can use NutriNoodle Shirataki Spaghetti for weight loss if you choose it instead of higher-calorie, higher-carb Spaghetti and other pasta. Each cup of NutriNoodle Shirataki Spaghetti has 170 to 200 calories less than a cup of cooked pasta.
NutriNoodles have another benefit for weight loss. They do not cause your blood sugar levels to spike and then drop. That means you have less of a chance of burning hunger shortly after your meal, and carb cravings are more likely to be kept at bay compared to when you eat regular, high-starch pasta.
Health Benefits
NutriNoodle Shirataki Spaghetti has no effect on your blood sugar levels, so it is safe if you have prediabetes or diabetes. It provides soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol levels and increase digestive regularity.
Low Odor
Though other Konjac noodles are known to have a poignant smell as a result of the methods used to preserve them, NutriNoodle does not, and each mimics the taste and texture of its traditional counterpart.
NutriNoodle Shirataki Spaghetti Highlights:
• 0 grams net carbs
• 10 calories per serving
• 3 grams of fiber from glucomannan
• Fat-free, sugar-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free
• Gluten-free, vegan, and all-natural
• Kosher
• Halal
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Cooking Directions
Stove Top: 1) Open package and drain liquid 2) Soak noodles in very hot water for 1 minute 3) Strain, prepare and enjoy!
Microwave: 1) Open package and drain liquid 2) Microwave with or without water for 1 minute 3) Prepare and enjoy!
To serve cold: 1) Open package and drain liquid 2) Rinse noodles under cold running water 3) Prepare as desired and enjoy!
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