I’m trying something new, Foodies. No more than two paragraphs before we get to the recipe! I used to be a “tell your entire life story before giving up the recipe” sort of person. That is…until I started using other people’s recipes. Sorry, but it’s ERKY to have to scroll through 17 pages of musings in order to get the …
Read More »7 tips for weight loss surgery patients to avoid cabin fever (and excessive eating!) during the coronavirus outbreak
As I type this the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has wormed its way into nearly every state in the United States, and many countries around the world. From everything I know (and I know more than most because by day, your girl Nik works in international humanitarian relief) this is probably just the beginning of this outbreak, which was recently declared …
Read More »Bariatric Foodie Pledge participants: I challenge you to a self-evaluation!
I know, I know…the thought of taking a self-evaluation sounds about as fun as kicking a rock. Am I right? But here’s the deal. One of the most crucial steps we often miss when working on our goals is self-evaluation. And it’s important! Why? Because it gives you the opportunity to see what challenges you, and make a plan around …
Read More »Need Meatless Friday dinner ideas for Lent? I got you covered!
As of this writing, it is Ash Wednesday 2020, the first day of the Christian season of Lent. No, I do not care to discuss religion with you. But I do want you to have what you need to stay healthy during every season! That’s one reason why my Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Guide book has recipes not only for Christmas …
Read More »The 2020 Bariatric Foodie Pledge “Winner Takes All” Grand Prize!
Here it is, folks…in all its glory. The 2020 Bariatric Foodie Pledge “Winner Takes All” Grand Prize!!! This prize is open to folks who participated in the Bariatric Foodie Pledge who successfully submitted a pledge at the beginning of each week and a check-in at the end of each week. Right now, as we speak (erm…read), those folks are taking part …
Read More »Product Review: Alex’s Acid-Free Organic Coffee
BariatricPal, maker of Alex’s Acid-Free Organic Coffee, is a proud sponsor of the Bariatric Foodie Pledge! From January 26 – March 2, please enjoy 35% off BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE, BariatricPal Protein ONE, & BariatricPal Sugar-Free Calcium Citrate Soft Chews with Probiotics with code BFPLEDGE20 on their website. Acid-free coffee? What the hell is that??? And why does it matter? If …
Read More »Product Review: Livliga ¼ cup and ⅓ cup LivSpoons®
Livliga is a proud sponsor of the Bariatric Foodie Pledge! From January 26 – March 2 enjoy 15% off your next order with code BFPledge15 on the Livliga website! Y’know…if I were a lazy person, my review of Livliga’s new LivSpoons® sizes could be summed up in the following sentence: I loved you even before I knew you. Why? Because …
Read More »Product Review: AmBari Jumpstart Energy Mix (Blue Raspberry & Lemonade)
AmBari Nutrition is a proud sponsor of the 2020 Bariatric Foodie Pledge and is offering an exclusive Pledge discount! From January 26 – March 2, take 20% off with code Foodie2020 on the AmBari Nutrition website! So this product review of AmBari Jumpstart Energy Mix affirms an essential truth my grandpa told me when I was young. “Focus most of …
Read More »Product Review: ProCare Health Dinner Mints Calcium Soft Chew
ProCare Health is a proud sponsor of the Bariatric Foodie Pledge! From January 26 – March 2 enjoy 15% off any one product with code Foodie15 on the ProCare Health website! Y’all. I think ProCare Health is really out here trying to inspire us to give up sugary treats forever. Why do I say that? Because they keep making these …
Read More »Product Review: Celebrate ReFresh Sleep with Magnesium
Celebrate Vitamins is a proud sponsor of the Bariatric Foodie Pledge! From January 26 – March 2 enjoy 15% off your next purchase with code PLEDGE20 and free shipping on orders over $100 on their website! I get so pumped when I get to review products from Celebrate Vitamins. Seriously! Over the past few years, they’ve really honed in on …
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