Will We Order Pizza This Way in 2010?.

Our world is changing and in this computer age there is more information on us than any of us likes. While I am not a fan of the ACLU they make a point in this video about ordering pizza in the future. This is absolutely hilarious, but the scary part about it is that it’s [...]

Developing a Positive Self Image With Weight Loss

We live in a world where being overweight is criticized by the entertainment industry, media and even by our friends. While the majority of Americans are overweight we still seem to treat those that are fatter than us as second-class citizens or do we? Most of us have experienced hitting bottom as our issues with [...]

Halloween Party – How About a Pumkin Costume?

On Halloween we see it all. Now if you are looking for a special costume? How about going as a pumkin? Here is an idea you might not want to try! Let me warn you that when you see the following picture the person is certainly showing a lot. But hey, at least they were [...]

Three Month Bariatric Follow Up

The other day I visited the doctor that performed my gastric bypass surgery. This was my 3-month follow up and I must report that all is going well. Since I started preparing for bariatric surgery I have lost about half of my excess weight. While I am certainly anxious to loose a lot more weight [...]

Exercising Basics

Those of us that wish to loose or control our weight need to have exercise as part of our plan. In developing and exercise plan there are three basics that you need to keep in mind.

Stretch: Stretching before exercise warms your muscles and prevents injury.
Aerobic [...]

Will Medicare Pay for a Tummy Tuck?

As some of you may know Medicare, Medicaid, many state programs and private insurance plans will cover weight loss surgery. As a matter of fact my own laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery was covered by Medicare and my supplement plan Secure Horizons. What about that loose and saggy skin that does not go away? Will Medicare [...]

Marine Corps Boot Camp Pig Farm

Recently I was asked what the United States Marine Corps Boot Camp “Pig Farm” was? Over 45 years ago I had the opportunity to experience the Marine “Pig Farm” first hand. While I am now 67 years old I remember that experience as clearly as the sound of a bell. I do not know if the “Pig Farm” still exists. [...]

Am I Becoming a Sharpei or is a Tummy Tuck in My Future?

Nearly three months post gastric bypass surgery the inches continue to come off. The other day while dressing I got up the nerve to glance at my body in the mirror. As some of you may have experienced, glancing at ones self does not come easily for us obese people. With very mixed emotion I [...]

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