Top Summer Snacks - Diet and Bariatric Friendly

Top Summer Snacks - Diet and Bariatric Friendly

Alex Brecher
Hurray for Summer 2021! This year looks a lot more normal than last year’s summer. It can be a great opportunity to lose weight as you get back to normal activities and not stuck at home anymore.  As you are out and about, it is important to keep ...
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Summer S’Mores for Weight Loss

Summer S’Mores for Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
S’mores may be the quintessential summer treat. It may bring up memories of camping and campfires, long and lazy summer days without school, and carefree time spent with your friends without worrying about what you ate. But now? We say…back to s’...
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Must-Pack Items for Summer Vacation Weight Loss

Must-Pack Items for Summer Vacation Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
You deserve a vacation, but you also deserve to maintain the weight loss you have earned. You surely do not want to gain back the weight that you have worked so hard to lose, and you do not have to. You can go anywhere and stay on track as long a...
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Refreshing Summer Protein Drinks for Weight Loss

Refreshing Summer Protein Drinks for Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
Today is the first day of summer – a great day to renew your commitment to weight loss and health! Ripe summer fruit is coming into season, and there is no need to consume the carbs and sugars to get the tastes you crave. Instead, reach for low-c...
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Summer Peaches: Protein without So Much Sugar!

Summer Peaches: Protein without So Much Sugar!

Abegail Fernandez
  August is National Peach Month, which can put you in a tough situation: do you miss out, or do you join in? Joining in can be devastating for your weight loss goals if you choose a peach smoothie with 100 grams of carbs, or peach pie with a da...
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Fruity Summer Fun at The BariatricPal Store!

Abegail Fernandez
Do you think fruit does not fit into your weight loss diet? Think again! Fruit has plenty of fiber and a range of nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamins and minerals that give you energy and keep your heart healthy. The problem with fruit...
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Sweet Strawberries: Get Your Fill of this Summer Taste

Alex Brecher
It seems like strawberries are everywhere this time of year. On their own, fresh strawberries provide a nice dose of vitamin C and fiber in exchange for a fairly reasonable 45 calories per cup. Turn the fresh berries into pies, smoothies, and ice...
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Bariatric Protein Pudding: Summer Comfort Food

Alex Brecher
What do you crave in the summer? For most of us, it’s not a heavy meal that makes up the typical comfort food – stews, mac and cheese, and chicken pot pie. In summer, you’re more likely to want something cool and refreshing, such as ice cream. Tr...
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Stay Cool This Summer - No Ice Cream Necessary

Alex Brecher
Summer weight loss can help you feel good and look great. In theory, weight loss should be easy: the heat can kill your appetite, so you might expect to lose weight easily. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out this way. Sneaky summer weight ...
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Protein Drinks for Summer Refreshment

Alex Brecher
Summer can present challenges if you’re trying to lose weight. Some of the biggest temptations can come when it’s hot outside. Oppressive summer heat can leave you craving sweet, refreshing drinks, such as milkshakes, floats, and fruit smoothies....
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Your Summer Vacation Packing List

Alex Brecher
If you’re going on a trip this summer, you may have spent months planning for it, getting excited, and…getting nervous. Why nervous? Could be that you’re worried about sticking to your diet while on the road. If you’re a weight loss surgery patie...
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