Greek Wedding Star Nia Vardalos Shares Weight Loss Secret gwhqadmin June 17, 2009 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments After facing the threat of diabetes, actress and director Nia Vardalos dropped more than 40 pounds. Learn the secrets of her weight loss regimen, and...
90 Seconds to Success – Empowered for the Future gwhqadmin June 17, 2009 90 Seconds to Success Did you do a lot of research before deciding to have weight loss surgery? Maybe you joined a couple online forums to get the inside scoop from veteran posties, or you spent hours on the Internet reading about the pros and cons of different procedures. And, odds are that in the end, life after WLS is nothing like you imagined! In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that even when life is challenging, those challenges are a blessing. It's only by overcoming adversity that we can know ourselves and our strengths better than we ever thought possible.
90 Seconds to Success – In All Fairness gwhqadmin June 16, 2009 90 Seconds to Success If you know someone who struggles with obesity, you may have a burning desire to tell them all about the wonders of weight loss surgery. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson explains why it's sometimes better to stay mum, rather than preach the bariatric gospel--even if weight loss surgery truly changed your life.
Overbearing Mothers May Influence Childhood Obesity gwhqadmin June 15, 2009 Breaking WLS News As the rate of obesity among children continues to soar, scientists are questioning whether restrictive feeding by mothers may be part of the...
90 Seconds to Success – We Are Family gwhqadmin June 15, 2009 90 Seconds to Success 6 Comments If your spouse or parents have never been obese, they may not understand the struggles you have endured, or the life-changing difference that weight loss surgery can make. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson explains why it's important for post-op WLS patients to connect with a support group, whether in person or online, and what it means to be part of a greater weight loss surgery family.
Poverty, Ethnicity Affect Obesity among UK Children gwhqadmin June 14, 2009 Breaking WLS News A recent scientific analysis of primary care provider data shows that black children and kids from London’s poor families are more at risk of...
Childhood Obesity Causes Sleeping Problems gwhqadmin June 12, 2009 Breaking WLS News Overweight children face serious health concerns, including hardened arteries and the risk of adult-onset diabetes. Now, researchers have found that...
Woman Loses 55 Lbs. after Hypnosis in Lieu of Weight Loss Surgery gwhqadmin June 11, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A woman in the UK has reportedly lost 55 pounds in just a few weeks after being hypnotized to believe she had weight loss surgery....