tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10207950963098678102012-02-16T07:37:32.947-06:00one womans struggle to lose weight and discover her inner beauty. one day at a time.Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-8626660451501032772012-02-01T10:06:00.001-06:002012-02-02T10:07:59.299-06:00

Dr. Oz Highlights the Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery, Even for Patients Who Are Not Morbidly ObeseDr. Oz episode discusses the under-used gastric bypass procedure, and what it offers to patients suffering not just from morbid obesity, but also weight-related health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea By Dr. Feiz & AssociatesPublished: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 - 3:37

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New bariatric surgery less invasiveThursday, January 26, 2012   By Sylvia Perez and Christine Tressel January 26, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Laura Adair is ready for a change. She wants to be healthier but diet and exercise were not working. When the scale tipped at more than 240 pounds a simple walk down to the beach got scary, and she knew she was losing

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Paula Deen reveals she has Type 2 diabetes  By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog

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More weight loss seen with gastric bypass than banding A gastric bypass operation called Roux-en-Y involves reducing stomach size with staples and connecting the smaller "pouch" directly to the small intestine. It is irreversible.Gastric banding, as its name implies, involves placing a band around part of the stomach to reduce its size. This procedure is reversible, the researchers noted."

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Foreign Pizza An American businessman goes to Japan on a business trip, but he hates Japanese food, so he asks the concierge at his hotel if there's any place around where he can get American food. The concierge tells him he's in luck, there's a pizza place that just opened, and they deliver. The concierge gives the businessman the phone number, and he goes back to his room and orders a

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Get Street-Wise About Supplements - Tips to Becoming Supplement Savvy -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Going to the drug store lately can feel a little like a Saturday morning trip to the candy shop, with dozens and dozens of colorful vitamin and mineral supplements to choose from! Can’t you just sample a little bit of everything? If you’re considering a supplement, heed

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Patient Shocked to Learn Weight Loss Was Due to Diet and Exercise How would you feel if you just spent your entire life savings on gastric bypass surgery only to realize that you were actually losing weight the old fashioned way, through diet and exercise? The following story is a tale of will power and faith, as it is a classic example that what we believe, we can achieve.

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Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetics By Rosemary Black Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board If you're overweight and just can't seem to shed the unwanted pounds, you may be wondering whether surgery could be helpful in your quest to lose weight and get your blood sugar back in the normal range. Before you make a decision, weigh all the options. Many choices are available today

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Scientists Hoping to Harness Calorie Burners Scientists are hoping to have found the key to burning calories. The researchers believe their findings could help people who have excess body fat lose weight. Academics from four groups have revealed a molecular mechanism that helps regulate how much energy our muscles burn. After conducting preliminary tests on mice, scientists believe we could

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Obesity and Snacking Between Meals Obesity is a rising problem, and there is plenty of conflicting information available about avoiding it. A new research survey out of Spain indicates that snacking between meals can increase one’s risk of becoming obese. The University of Navarra’s Department of Preventative Medicine and Public Health conducted a survey of more than 10,000 college graduates

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Bariatric Surgery Not a Cure for Diabete   January 10, 2012 — Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric banding) leads to complete remission in only about one third of patients with type 2 diabetes, and should be viewed as a means for improving glycemic

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Sleep Apnea Among Obese Worsens With Age Sleep apnea among obese adolescents is serious, and the latest research indicates that it gets worse as the teens age. This video reveals a possibly reason why. Recent research shows that obese adolescents run a risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, and the older the adolescent is, the more severe the symptoms may be. Researchers examined

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Weight Loss Sabotaged By Wrong Calorie Counts on Menus Weight loss can be hard if you don’t know how many calories you take in. A new study suggests that some restaurants offer deceptive menu information.   Research has shown that people make smarter choices when restaurants list the calorie counts on their menu. But what happens if the numbers aren’t accurate? Researchers at the Friedman

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Obesity Linked To ‘Clear-Cell’ CancerObesity and a particularly dangerous form of kidney cancer have been linked, according to scientists. A form of cancer known as “clear-cell renal cell cancer” is one of the most deadly kidney diseases. And American researchers have found a strong association between obesity and developing this illness. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York

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Obesity Increases Risk of Anesthesia Obesity has long been associated with sleep apnea. But doctors are saying that even during weight loss surgery, obesity can make “going under” risky.  As if obese people don’t have enough obstacles: Another one they may face is undergoing anesthesia in a safe way. A new national campaign warns that being overweight or obese may affect how your body responds

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New Clues to How Gastric Bypass Surgery Combats Diabetes By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter April 27 3,519 8 5

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Belly Fat Increases Pancreatic Cancer Risk Excess belly fat can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study, which shows that obese women are more prone to the deadly disease.  A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that women who carry excess weight around their stomach face a higher risk of pancreatic cancer. The study, conducted at New

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Gastric bypass 'best for diabetes weight loss' 5 January, 2012 | By The Press Association Although not a type 2 diabetes cure, gastric bypass weight-loss surgery can help people better control their blood sugar, a study suggests.Some researchers have argued that as many 80% of people with diabetes who receive a gastric bypass procedure go on to be rid of the disease. However a study at

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Increased Alcoholism Rates Seen After Gastric Bypass Surgery Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Alcohol-related Diagnoses Compared With Bandingby David WildChicago—European researchers have found that gastric bypass patients have an increased risk for postoperative alcohol dependence, according to data presented at the 2011 Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting (abstract 266). Based on the

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Bariatric Surgery Effective in Metabolic SyndromeBy: ALICIA AULT, Family Practice News Digital Network HOT SPRINGS, VA. – An analysis of a large database of bariatric surgery patients has found that those with metabolic syndrome had dramatic improvements in comorbidities but a slightly higher rate of adverse events after 90 days. Overall, patients with metabolic syndrome tend to be sicker

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Iron Deficiency Anemia 'Unintended Consequence' of Gastric BypassBy: DOUG BRUNK, Family Practice News Digital Network SAN DIEGO – About one-quarter of patients referred to a private hematology practice had iron deficiency associated with gastric bypass surgery. In addition, 57% demonstrated symptoms of pica syndrome – a craving for and compulsive eating of non-food substances such as ice

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Lowcountry coach continues to lose weight after community paid for gastric bypass By: Andy Wontor | WCBD Published: January 04, 2012   It's a small thing...the thought of his nieces sitting on his lap, that brings tears to Clay Owens' eyes. When asked if he was looking forward to the opportunity, he struggled to answer without

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Gastric bypass cuts death risk: studyAFP January 4, 2012 WASHINGTON: Obese people who undergo gastric bypass surgery are less likely to die from heart attack and stroke than people who receive more conventional treatment for their weight condition, a Swedish study said Tuesday. The study, published in the January 4 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, included about

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GLP-1 Plays Role in Glucose Control After Gastric BypassLast Updated: January 03, 2012.  There is a positive association between glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) concentrations and insulin concentrations following gastric bypass surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes, suggesting a role for GLP-1 in glucose control, according to a study published in the January issue of Diabetes Care.

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Carnie Wilson Still Struggling With Weight Jan. 3, 2012 Staff -- HispanicBusiness

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Why we're getting fatter -- and what to do about it By David Frum, CNN Contributorupdated 7:51 AM EST, Mon January 2, 2012  Editor's note: David Frum, a CNN contributor, was a special assistant to President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2002. He is the author of six books, including "Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again," and is the editor of FrumForum.(CNN) -- Monday is the second day of

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“Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve” Now Available for iPad, Kindle and Nook  Release Date: 2012-01-02 Category: Medicine Mexico bariatric surgeon Dr. Guillermo Alvarez releases his book "Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve" on the iPad and Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook.  Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve is now available on the iPad, Kindle

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Anti-obesity ads featuring overweight kids spark controversy in Georgia Harsh ad campaign makes overweight kids look miserable By Rheana Murray

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Obesity Risks Reduced By Longer Breastfeeding? Obesity risk in later life appears to be more slim when babies are fed solid food at a later age, according to one study.  The debate about how long to breastfeed has gone on for some time. But now, new research indicates that mothers who wait until their baby’s fifth month to introduce solid food may reduce the child’s risk of obesity later in

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Even before you start exercising, you can use plenty of tricks to eliminate visceral fat, improve your flab-burning metabolic process, and start losing weight fast. 1. Don’t Diet!The Men’s Health Diet isn’t about eating less, it’s about eating more—more nutrition-dense food, to crowd out the empty calories and keep you full all day. That’s important, because restricting food will kill

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Genius Scale Only Shows You How Much You’ve Gained Or Lost When you're battling the bulge, your bathroom scale can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. So instead of displaying your actual weight, which can be discouraging, this scale only tells you how much you've lost or gained. The first time you step on the $78 Quantum scale it registers your weight, but still keeps it a secret

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 morning weight: 263 craig and i went out for a breakfast on New years.. went to IHOP, because i wanted eggs and some meat like bacon, sausage, or the like. i ended up with the lowest calorie egg omelet they offer (320 cals): Spinach/Mushroom/Tomato NO meat... and water (blah!) to drink. oh and a side of fresh fruit. the grapes..OMG! i had forgotten how good they are! lol youll note..my

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Rapper's death underscores danger of sitting on long flights By Rita RubinHeavy D’s name highlights one of the risk factors for the pulmonary embolism that killed him: obesity. The 44-year-old rapper, whose real name was Dwight Arrington Myers, collapsed outside his Beverly Hills home Nov. 8 and died later at a hospital. He had recently flown from England to Los Angeles, which, combined with

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Mother-toddler bond may influence teen obesity By Robert Preidt, HealthDayTeens are more likely to be obese if they had a poor emotional relationship with their mother when they were toddlers, according to a new study. The findings echo previous research showing that toddlers who didn't have close emotional ties with their parents were more likely to be obese by the time they were 4.5 years

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Adult Obesity May Be All in the Family Study: Early Family Life Sets Lifelong Ideas About What’s a ‘Normal’ Weight By Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News Dec. 15, 2011 -- A few years back, a study made headlines by suggesting that weight gain is socially contagious and that people often catch it from their friends. Now, new research finds that these social interactions may have little impact

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Cutting carbs just 2 days a week can spur weight loss  By Linda Carroll msnbc.com contributor updated 12/8/2011   Dieters who can’t stomach the idea of going hungry seven days a week just got good news: You might be able to drop more weight if you cut back on carbs just two days a week. British

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Written on December 7, 2011 by BHR FDA says HCG weight-loss products are illegalOver-the-counter HCG products being sold for weight loss are illegal and claims that the drugs work are unsubstantiated, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Tuesday.HGC products are sold online and in stores as pellets, sprays or oral drops. These products are considered by the FDA to be

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Chocolate Christmas Twas the night before Christmas and all round my hips Were Fannie May candies that sneaked past my lips. Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care, In hopes that my thighs would forget they were there. While Mama in her girdle and I in chin straps Had just settled down to sugar-borne naps. When out in the pantry there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my

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Beans: Secret Weapon Ingredient Ahem...allow us to introduce to you one of many Secret Weapon Ingredients. And what, you might ask, are Secret Weapon Ingredients? They are versatile foods that are perfect for mixing into many recipes and dishes and provide a nutritional punch to any meal. They are easy and convenient, and their health benefits are numerous. Do you have trouble making your

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Group predicts 522M could have diabetes by 2030 GENEVA (AP) — The International Diabetes Federation predicts that one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to their latest statistics. In a report issued on Monday, the advocacy group estimated that 522 million people would have diabetes in the next two decades, based on things like aging and demographic changes.The figure

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November 3, 2011, 2:56 pm A New App for Counting CaloriesBy ANAHAD O'CONNOR  The toughest part of counting calories can be figuring out how many are actually on your plate. But what if your Android or iPhone could do it for you? A smartphone app called PlateMate, developed by former Harvard engineering students and currently in the works, may soon allow you to snap a picture of your food

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Soda Drinkers, Beware Studies now correlate an increase in certain health risks with soda consumption. For four years, researchers tracked the soda drinking habits of 50,000 women. When women went from drinking one regular soda drink a week to at least one a day, they gained an average of 10 pounds during the four year period. An increase in body weight was also seen when consuming fruit

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10 BAD DIET HABITS THAT ARE RUINING YOUR SUCCESSThe basics of healthy living and weight loss are pretty simple: eat healthy, drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, and exercise 3-5 times a week. These are foundations for a strong, healthy life. But have you ever stopped to think about the things that you do subconsciously that could be ruining your success?  Habit 1: Buying low

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During one of our weekly weight-loss classes, the group leader was extolling the merits of the program's prepared-food products. She raved about the rich, delicious flavor of the imitation chocolate fudge and the nondairy pops, assuring us that we could eat them without the least fear of ruining our diets. The woman next to me nodded her head emphatically and then whispered, "They're

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Beating Restaurants at Their Own Game!Over a Dozen Dining Out Tips-- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Does your favorite restaurant serve piles of tempting foods on platters rather than plates? Are the biggie-sized meals at fast food restaurants trapping you into overeating? How do you deal with a bountiful breadbasket? Eating out is fun and relaxing, but you can make it

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just to prove i can see the group in my other ID i took a screen capture of the header for the group.  yup, happened last night. i was posting recipes, stopped to work through some emails, went back to post a recipe for a chili that was pretty good sounding as well as nutritonally sound for any bariatric paitient. and, couldnt  access the group. which was weird, because i was just in it. at

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What you need to know about carbohydrates Carbohydrates are your body's main energy source. During digestion, sugar (simple carbohydrates) and starches (complex carbohydrates) break down into blood sugar (glucose). If you consume too much carbohydrate-rich foods at one time, your blood sugar levels may raise too high, which can be problematic. Monitoring your carbohydrate intake, as you

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FBI'S TEN MOST "UNWANTED" With the coming of the holiday season, the FBI (Food and Body Improvement group) has issued their "TEN MOST UNWANTED" list. The list comprises the ten most UNWANTED habits the WLS patient wishes to see return to his/her lifestyle. Here is the list, beginning with number ten: 10. Casper Carbonation--Slyly tricks unsuspecting RNY patients into believing that it is

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-18713948360392509532011-09-23T11:33:00.000-06:002011-09-23T11:33:29.624-06:00

im sorry the image ISNT of the wrap as youd get it, this image is of the soft shell wrap...the one im siting all nutritional values for would be for a LETTUCE WRAPPED BBQ CHAR GRILLED WRAP its a similar look, bit not the actual item, ill have to take that myself, i cant seem to find any image of the CHARGILLED BBQ CHICKEN WRAP at carls jr online anywhere NUTRITIONAL VALUES: CALORIES: 180CARBS:

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-29790740452045810532011-09-20T07:09:00.000-06:002011-09-20T07:09:16.850-06:00

i was reminded today, by my dear husband, that on the 29th (9 days from now) i have my 3rd follow up with my bariatric facility. normally, i wouldnt let it get to me, except im still reeling from my last visit and the worthlessness i felt when i was in there. i was there to attend a "follow-up DIET class" and to remember the things you have to do when your a bariatric recipient, like eat

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-54048628539122394322011-07-28T07:38:00.000-06:002011-07-28T07:38:19.261-06:00

 the numbers were staggering to me when i researched the weight gain, over time. 40% lap band recipients gain all, if not more weight back over time. that staistic alone was the reason i decided against the surgery, and opted for sleeve instead. MICHELLEWhen Lap-Bands Fail, Bariatric Surgeon Succeeds With Gastric Sleeve Revision By Leigh Page | July 27, 2011

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-56685440802169104992011-07-06T14:42:00.000-06:002011-09-26T14:46:55.053-06:00

i LOVE to see how much my stomach has shrunk, its really hard for me to see that it has, other than clothes becoming loser, but for the most part i see the same ole me every day. so when i get to go to steak and shake, i mark my progress for my weight loss by how many fingers i can get between my stomach and the tables edge. this pic shows 3 fingers! and MY view from my seat looking down

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-39015244378662045962011-07-06T13:14:00.000-06:002011-09-26T14:35:52.639-06:00

another day, and another shot of my CHICKEN SALAD. yup, thats fried chicken, was really good. when i orderd the chicken (grilled) salad last time, the chicken came cold. not too crazy about cold chicken, to be honest. so i opted this time (when i was there for this meal) for the fried chicken. so it wouldnt be cold. i have this weirdness about chicken, any foul really. it has too be COOKED, and

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-74560859291962616122011-07-01T13:10:00.000-06:002011-09-26T13:13:55.422-06:00

just a pic of me, goofing off in the car with a camera. ENJOY MICHELLE i can tell i was walking that day. i have my MP3 player on my shirt and my hair looks all crazy..lol this was prolly one of the 1st days i did this. my face was still very full in the chin area. i can tell you i hated it. every second of it i hated it. 1st day i walked my MP3 player quit on me about 3 songs in, which made the

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-4131208117711307992011-06-29T12:57:00.001-06:002011-09-26T13:07:04.669-06:00

at the bariatric office for this pic, i can tell because the scale is digital. this was the day of my 2nd follow up, and "diet class". i was a little miffed that the scale read the exact same as my scale at home did. the last time i did a weight it was 3 pounds difference. but this time it was the same. kinda delfated my bubble. i wasnt a very happy camper when i left the office either. i was

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-59751337121234917332011-06-29T12:52:00.001-06:002011-09-26T12:57:05.661-06:00

im not sure which omlette this is, im thinking it was the special at ihop at he time, a 3 cheease omlet, i had a side of fruit, of which i only ate the catalope, because the grapes have such a high concentration of sugar in them. i also topped the omlette with  craigs salsa from his collorado omlette he had. pretty sure the fat content on this was outrageous. but, again, at the time i didnt

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-491439190371849862011-06-24T08:18:00.000-06:002011-06-24T08:18:40.460-06:00

Gastric Bypass Slashes Levels of Disease-Promoting Proteins within Six Months Released: 6/21/2011 Source: Wake Forest University Newswise — Winston-Salem, N.C. – New research shows that gastric bypass significantly reduces the inflammation associated with diseases including cancer and diabetes – more proof of the overall health benefits

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-40707673369618423242011-06-22T03:40:00.000-06:002011-06-22T03:40:41.251-06:00

Drive-Thru Nutrition Food That's Fast and Healthy-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff WriterHaving spent a week on a road trip, I learned one thing along the way: Fast food is unavoidable, given time and budget constraints. You can’t beat a drive-thru for convenience and speed of service. But the bellyache you get afterward can quickly remind you of the excess calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium you

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-66111124706611178592011-06-21T10:10:00.000-06:002011-06-21T10:10:10.969-06:00

I want to get this... MICHELLE FAT TO SKINNY Low Sugar Low Carb Cookbook E-BOOK DOWNLOAD EAT GREAT LOSE WEIGHT! 368 pages of delicious low sugar recipes accompanied by many full

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-59257704328478645392011-06-20T08:07:00.000-06:002011-06-20T08:07:08.143-06:00

Gastric band, heartache diet or just a ban on chips? The truth about the light new Dawn By Alison Boshoff 11th June 2011 Berkeley Square Gardens, that small shred of green in the grey heart of old Mayfair, was in quite a hubbub when Glamour magazine held its Women Of The Year awards on Tuesday night. There were knots of photographers outside the marquee and within huddles of the famous

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-45553829561361405362011-06-04T11:39:00.000-06:002011-09-23T11:44:36.246-06:00

we went back to steak & shake for another meal. i learn quickly what i can have and what i cant. and still not knowing caloric intake values, i changed my meal a little to include COTTAGE CHEESE , comes with a pineapple ring (i had forgotten to tell them to keep off, dont need the extra sugar) and that lovely (but SO unhealthy) burger with the egg on it. i believe steak and shake called it

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-47835427226069340492011-06-04T11:35:00.000-06:002011-09-23T11:37:51.810-06:00

i can mark my success by how much room there is between my stomach and a table thats stationary. in this pic i was able to see the floor for the 1st time ever at steak n shake. my tummy used to spill over it when wed be seated at a booth. id be so embarrassed about it that when theyd ask me, id always site a table instead as my preference. now, im slimming down! :) MICHELLE

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-32909929062336848892011-06-03T10:21:00.000-06:002011-09-23T10:27:31.443-06:00

yup, im a creature of habit alright. as soon as i could eat real food, i was hunting down places to go out to eat at. again, as mentioned in previos posts, i had no idea calorie content and allotment per day. so, i ate whatever was super high protein. we went to carls jr for a lunch and i ordered (because my brain was still thinking the old way) a taco salad, AND a carbless burger (cause i

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-57928183979924275282011-06-03T10:06:00.002-06:002011-09-23T10:16:44.579-06:00

when these pics were taken i was still trying to figure out how much i could eat, and had no idea about calorie allotment, in all the preperation up to my surgery, discussion about calorie intake had never happened. i was still VERY highly in tune with the idea that i had to have as much protein as possible. so at steak n shake they have (or had) a burger that was 2 patties, of chopped beef (

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-2670720703500442412011-06-02T14:54:00.000-06:002011-06-02T14:54:21.985-06:00

should i be excited? i dunno, cause ive been here several times before in this last 11 weeks since surgery. but i cant deny it, its exciting, no matter how hard i come slam back down when it comes back on my body...i get thrilled.. THRILLED that its off, even if its for a few hours, or half a day, or a weekend, or whatever. it makes me happy. seriously. so, to celebrate, im drinking a protein

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-49541341843381328522011-06-02T13:00:00.000-06:002011-06-02T13:00:19.330-06:00

We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future. - Robin Sharma i follow this to a point. ive broken free fom many many shackles in my life, but i seem to still be bound by my weight.i cant break whatever it is that has me sheltered within this body... so much effort, so many years of feeling rejected, hurt, injured, and alone

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-54302613647776826452011-05-30T15:55:00.000-06:002011-05-30T15:55:09.504-06:00

 ive been having a difficult time lately. 11 weeks post op today, and not even down a whole 10 pounds. i fluctuate bewtween 270 and 275 on a regular basis, never actually breaking past that 270 marker. and i frequently "vent" about my frustration on my Facebook status, expressing my emotions in the moment. because i wear them on my shoulder, and carrying those feelings makes me feel worse, so..i

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-65597691818878779002011-05-30T10:00:00.002-06:002011-09-23T10:03:18.666-06:00

MEMORIAL DAY FULL BODY SHOT PIC its hard to tell here, because i still look so large, but i was already about 20 pounds down and my pants were baggy and loose. i wanted to have a pic done because i felt one was needed 2 months out. MICHELLE

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-67139835538886040832011-05-17T13:55:00.001-06:002011-09-20T14:11:49.681-06:00

one of the ways i can gauge my weightloss sucess is by how many fingers i can manage to squeeze between me and a restaraunt table im used to frequenting. this only works for booths that are stationary, non moving seats and table, everything is set in place. if any componant moves, the idea is false because the table can be moved, or the seats can be moved. which would then lead one to believe

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-33675729086831819082011-05-05T15:17:00.003-06:002011-08-17T15:20:18.413-06:00

one of the best ways for me to see how much weight im loosing is to comapre my tummy aginst a table ive sat at at some restaraunt, this is me, again at steak and shake... look! 2 fingers now! when before my tummy would be ON the table... to be this is victory!

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-84267869274397522152011-05-04T18:15:00.005-06:002011-08-15T18:18:38.143-06:00

yup. just over my surgery weight. ill say it again, i was completely clueless about caloric intake and fat intake at the time this picture was taken. i prolly didnt drop like i should have as a result of the fact i was still eating high calories and high fats. 1 pound above my surgery weight. not good feeling. MICHELLE

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-68653772371943316002011-05-01T17:53:00.002-06:002011-08-15T18:13:36.973-06:00

for this visit i had chili, again (i still didnt know the caloric values in it at the time) and a ROYAL BURGER...NO BUN. dont know if you know you can order any burger anywhere that way, but to cut the bread out of your diet when your out eating, you can ask to have it made BUN LESS. i chose this burger for the fact it had a pattty, AND an egg in it...more protein. sure , its loaded with fat.

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-64578419972725173182011-04-24T17:37:00.001-06:002011-08-15T17:48:40.504-06:00

i dont remember WHY we went out to eat at this time. but it was some sort of celebration.daniels included. for whatever reason we did go out. and i took pics, lol My son, daniel, having a very greasy carb filled, barbeque hamburger. my husband Craig, and my son daniel my husband craig, with his own BUTTERY BURGER..yes folks, its got butter on it, SUPER greasy, bu oh sooo good! a

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-50239740313633308232011-04-22T17:31:00.001-06:002011-08-15T17:37:14.739-06:00

we had gone out to eat, i eat far less than i used to, its almost a complete waste to go out anymore and spend any real amount of cash on me if i cant take home any leftovers, so buffets are out, for the most part. for whatever reason we did it, we went out to STEAK n SHAKE and there  was a time when i had issues with even getting in a booth. id always prefer a table, because i could regulate

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-632063011886100452011-04-06T13:29:00.000-06:002011-08-15T13:31:10.065-06:00

weight pic 276

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-46796385339236365192011-03-28T08:51:00.001-06:002011-08-13T08:54:58.505-06:00

UGH! i dont know why in 1 week i didnt lose any weight... it was maddening! seriously! i wasnt eating very much, staying on my required diet, couldnt put away the food like my mind said i wanted too (no more room) and the scale just sat there..staring at me... i was SO disspointed a week after surgery to hop on the scale and see..NOTHING!

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-75718287898253509782011-03-21T15:26:00.000-06:002011-08-12T15:27:27.059-06:00

i allowed daniel to take a few days off from school, for my surgery. in the event i didnt make it off the table. i felt it was more important he be near my body, than have to hear about my passing after the fact later that day. i guess im selfish. i just didnt want to beurden him with too much guilt if he wasnt there when it happened. so, while hes there, he had to come with his artillary of

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-26168020916603695312011-03-20T14:58:00.007-06:002011-08-12T15:18:25.683-06:00

note the expression in this pic, a later pic has a quite different picture of me. well, the day was here. i had accomplished 3 years of trying, climbing up this tall hill, to FINALLY be standing, or laying in the bed. waiting to get this surgery that would change my life, forever. we went in early. so much so we were asked why we were there so early..lol we decided what was the point in

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-838258370224440052011-03-16T14:00:00.002-06:002011-08-12T14:03:02.743-06:00

MY WEIGHT AT NUTRITION CLASS 289.2

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-2778447427307716352011-03-11T11:59:00.001-06:002011-08-07T12:08:31.666-06:00

i really TRY to get that first impression, in the expression of the person when they try something "outside of the normal box" for them. i missed it with this shot. Amanda is a Bestie/ Beastie in training. thats what i call people i think i can get to know better, but im not too sure about, until it happens. one day i was at my bestie/Beasties TAMMY SPENCER house in oklahoma (i have only 

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-45671197254959332412011-03-10T11:08:00.001-06:002011-08-07T11:10:54.065-06:00

had to go back the next day, after my PRE-OP stuff...had the opportunity to take another picture of my weight at the time. 295.5. Maintaining.

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-90309446608403998342011-03-09T11:07:00.000-06:002011-08-07T11:08:03.475-06:00

i vaugly remember being told id have a quiz when i went to my Pre-op orientation meeting. but there it was. sitting there, in front of me like a college exam. seemed simple enough to do. questions didnt seem that hard. but there were a few that were trick question, or questions id never even been instructed on, that were pretty much common sense. having had the reasearch time i had invested so

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-71273332500785664832011-03-03T10:42:00.001-06:002011-08-07T10:51:46.822-06:00

i decided, that to show the change, id have a set of full body shots done. just took some at home. to show my weight prior to surgery. and as i lost significant (or  hit a milestone) id take more pictures. looking back at thee now, because its been roughly 5 months since i took these, i look really fat. im STILL fat, but not AS fat. i should take NEW pics and do a side by side comparison to the

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-21949735799010664412011-03-02T10:39:00.001-06:002011-08-07T10:41:57.210-06:00

back at the bariatric facility for this picture. 293.0.thats a drop of (at the time) almost 3 pounds. MICHELLE

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-53487826082133919342011-03-02T10:27:00.006-06:002011-08-07T10:35:25.380-06:00

it was pretty typical for me, to celebrate and go out to eat, for any reason. but THIS was a special reason. we had set a date for my gastric surgery. and it called for a celebration. so, we went to eat at a place that wasnt so unhealthy. SOUPER SALAD. and these are pictures of my meal. PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROTEIN..and a side of mushrooms and pepperoni (high in fat, but so delish!) eggs, nuts,

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-215699058259392632011-02-23T09:44:00.000-06:002011-08-07T09:48:38.803-06:00

i dont remember which office i was at, ould have been my bariatric facility. (one reason youll want to make sure you blog in a timely manner, events start to fade and details get lost, lol) anyway, this was the weight at the time i stood on the digital scale at this office. MICHELLE295.8, might as well have read: 296.

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-35150227363883537162011-01-24T17:27:00.000-06:002011-01-24T17:27:02.493-06:00

 my husband and myself were just talking about this man last week! i even went and WIKId his name to see if there was a death date yet for him, because we wanted to know how old this fitness guru was IF he was still alive, and now..hes gone.He was never anyone in MY generation. No, that honor is held by: RICHARD SIMMONS, lolbut i couldt go through life with my mother and NOT know who Jacl LaLanne

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-77962445124699153792011-01-21T10:07:00.000-06:002011-01-21T10:07:18.043-06:00

Jan. 20, 2011Wal-Mart to make, sell healthier foodsBy MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press WASHINGTON — Wal-Mart, the nation's largest grocer, says it will reformulate thousands of products to make them healthier and push its suppliers to do the same, joining first lady Michelle Obama's effort to combat childhood obesity. The first lady accompanied Wal-Mart executives Thursday as they

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Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome? As waistlines expand, so does the epidemic of metabolic syndrome. It’s estimated that nearly one of every four American adults has this condition(1). If you’re one of them, it puts you on the track to developing type 2 diabetes and triples your risk for heart disease down the road. The identification of metabolic syndrome two decades ago(2) is now

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-22194870647965468512011-01-13T13:13:00.000-06:002011-01-13T13:13:20.262-06:00

Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetics By Rosemary Black  If you're overweight and just can't seem to shed the unwanted pounds, you may be wondering whether surgery could be helpful in your quest to lose weight and get your blood sugar back in the normal range. Before you make a decision, weigh all the options. Many choices are available today to diabetics who opt for weight loss surgery, each

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-86717064517905326992011-01-13T12:28:00.001-06:002011-01-13T12:32:34.085-06:00

Diabetes: 10 Year Trend By Rosemary Black  Half of Americans will have Type 2 diabetes by 2020, according to a current forecast. This comes from a newly released report by United Health Group's Center for Reform and Modernization.  It's a scary figure to consider, since diabetes is a devastating and potentially deadly disease. It's also an extremely costly disorder: predictions are that if

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-26648868545316271552011-01-11T11:22:00.000-06:002011-01-11T11:22:09.626-06:00

Special Item Checklist for Your Kitchen Is your kitchen less attractive than it used to be? Do you find yourself spending less time in it? Has your kitchen held up as a healthy haven that encourages nutritional eating and smart choices? Or has it sagged into a calorie-packed danger zone that uses up space and heat so you can reach in and grab whatever food you find in its depths? You can

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-75220151860055318662011-01-11T02:59:00.000-06:002011-01-11T02:59:14.192-06:00

No More Portion Distortion Knowing portion sizes is just as important as knowing how many portions to eat. The list below includes the number of portions that are recommended daily for most adults and children, and matches standard SINGLE portion sizes with an easy way to visualize its real size. Protein & Meat A Single Serving Is About this Size… 3 ounces of meat Deck of

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LDS author finds a better diet — God’s  By Peggy Fletcher Stack The Salt Lake Tribune First published Jan 07 2011  If losing weight is one of your New Year’s resolutions, why not look to religion as a guide? That’s what Michelle Snow did — and it worked. By drawing on the dietary teachings of Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Seventh-day Adventism and

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so. i wrote a post a while ao about the fact i emailed the drs office about my insurance, after i had waited 3 days for a callback on the same issue. well i sent an email...and within hours, got a reply: Hi Michelle,Your chart was actually reviewed this morning. The official request for approval was faxed in today.  Our office follows up with the insurance company within 1 week of faxing

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-81307740249208808522011-01-07T12:57:00.000-06:002011-01-07T12:57:38.672-06:00

ok, so ive completed every step i know about doing, even gotten clearance from my heart dr, to go forward with this gastric surgery... and now, im just sitting here. trying NOT to be anxious, but times running out... i called 3 days ago, left a message with my PATIENT COORDINATOR, and i havnt gotten a call back on that. so, i have the website for this group OWLO.com up on my browser all

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-49525737806575219322010-07-13T22:10:00.000-06:002010-07-13T22:10:02.240-06:00

ok, so since i last wrote a ton has happened and ill just cut to the chase. hubby got fired and we lost insurance for over a year. it REALLY sucked, because ive had a stint put in my heart that required blood thinner meds we couldnt afford to get (at 509.00 a month!), and i was also off every other med i required too live a healthy life... so, i prayed that God would carry myself and my family

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-60842251074880141372007-02-11T23:46:00.000-06:002007-02-08T18:47:08.268-06:00

IIIM BAAAACK!i was sick for a week with somekinda weird bug.threw my weight loss stuff and monitoring of my TYPE 2 DIABETES all over the place into a spin.didnt do much pricking, or eating, or monitoring, or meds takign while i was under the weather for the duration of the illness.so, i feel well enough again, to pick the pieces back up and start again on the task of the journey TOMARROW.ive

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-32022787639337652282007-02-03T02:59:00.000-06:002007-02-03T03:12:21.574-06:00

yes, i went for the follow-up. in a way, im thankful i did even tho the news isnt the greatest.craig and myself both sat in the office listening to the dr dispence his knowledge to me.i have type 2 diabetes, and because i do i require meds and a meter. (THANK GOODNESS I DONT HAVE TO INJECT INSULIN!!!) i also have high colesterol, which also requires meds.and high blood pressure, more meds.he

Michelle (Manning) (Carmichael) Williamsonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020795096309867810.post-66443302048963773412007-02-02T05:11:00.000-06:002007-02-02T05:12:32.775-06:00

Eight Easy Calorie Cuts!Cutting calories doesn't have to mean drastic changes in the way you eat! It's actually the little things that add up! See how many calories you can easily cut out with these eight little changes:Use mustard instead of mayo: 100 calories.Skip the wine or beer with dinner: 100 calories.Take the skin off your chicken breast: 100 calories.Switch to fat-free salad dressing

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