obesity
Saturday Stories: Superbugs, Heart Disease, and Mythology
Maryn McKenna, in Wired, on the superbug surge the pandemic has fueled. Saima May Sidik, in Nature, on everything we now know about heart disease post COVID. Chris Goodnow, in ABC news, busts three of COVID’s most pervasive myths ; ; ; ; ; Related StoriesSaturday Stories: Long COVID Numbers, MonkeyPox, And How One School Managed To Avoid COVID EntirelySaturday Stories: Those Clowns Said Whatnow, and Public HealthSaturday Stories: Dispatch From The ER, and What Comes After Omicron ;
Saturday Stories: Long COVID Numbers, MonkeyPox, And How One School Managed To Avoid COVID Entirely
Gideon M-K, in Medium, explores the numbers surrounding Long COVID. Kai Kupferschmidt, in The New York Times, on fighting Monkeypox without homophobia. Abrome, a small school in Texas whose viral Twitter thread was reprinted in the Tasmanian Times, on how their school has avoided COVID from the get-go. ; ; ; ; ; Related StoriesSaturday Stories: Superbugs, Heart Disease, and MythologySaturday Stories: Those Clowns Said Whatnow, and Public HealthSaturday Stories: Dispatch From The ER, and What Comes After Omicron ;
5 Ways to Burn More Calories During Your Strength Session
Since the days of Jane Fonda workout videos, aerobic exercise has been crowned as king when it comes to weight loss. Running, biking, swimming and aerobics have all been widely cited as the best ways to burn calories. Recent research, however, offers credence to another method: resistance training. In fact, a new study out of Arizona State University suggests that resistance exercise (aka strength training) may actually burn twice as many calories as we once thought. These researchers hypothesized that the energy-expenditure equation traditionally used to determine the calories burned during resistance training is misguided. The long-held method involves measuring oxygen consumption constantly during resistance training to estimate caloric expenditure, which is identical to the method used for determining those numbers for activities like running …
The Edmonton Obesity Staging System for Pediatrics
Edmonton Obesity Staging System – Pediatrics (EOSS-P) Regular readers are by now familiar with the Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS), that classifies individuals with obesity based on its impact on physical, mental and functional health. Now, Stasia Hadjiyannakis and colleagues present an adaptation of EOSS for kids, published in Pediatrics and Child Health. The evidence-informed paediatric clinical obesity staging system (EOSS-P), builds on EOSS for adults and captures the severity of disease, as well as factors that complicate management, within four domains of health most commonly encountered in obesity: The EOSS-P assesses four main domains that are impacted by obesity and can impact responsiveness to weight management – metabolic, mechanical, mental, milieu: Metabolic Metabolic complications of paediatric obesity include glucose dysregulation (including type 2 …
PE to become Leaving Cert subject under new plan to tackle obesity in Ireland – thejournal.ie
thejournal.iePE to become Leaving Cert subject under new plan to tackle obesity in Irelandthejournal.ieLEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS may get CAO points for being active as part of the government's plan to tackle obesity. As part of the Programme for Government published yesterday, the government “support the introduction of a new Leaving Certificate …
New Product Alert: Celebrate Vitamins Protein & Calcium Bar New Flavors
Celebrate Vitamins Essential Protein 2 in 1 Protein & Calcium Bar has two fruity new flavors! Lemon Crunch and Crazzberry Crunch. I was given an opportunity to sample them. They are both delicious. I want to dangle a Crazzberry Bar from a chain and wear it, it smells Ahhh-MAZING. I love that they made fruit flavors, it’s a nice alternative to the typical chocolate flavors. Summery… I can see pulling one of these babies out of your beach bag in the summer and while everyone is eating chips and snack cakes you’ll be doing right by your health.Highlights:15 grams of Protein PLUS… 500 mg of Calcium Citrate and 333 IU of Vitamin D3 per bar.High protein snack (Between 130-140 calories) comes in 4 delicious flavors: NEW Crazzberry Crunch (fruity, berry, …
Healthy Crunchy Snacks
It’s raining. Woo hoo. I’ve been looking forward to it. I ran all my errands yesterday so I could stay home today and enjoy watching it through the window. It’s a perfect day to make a pot of soup and that is the plan. If you are looking for a little healthy, crunchy snack to go with soup or anything else… Here’s a few of my favorite ways to get my crunch on post weight loss surgery:Homemade Crunchy Cheese “Crackers” Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Place cheese on paper about 1/2″ apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly and slightly golden.Remove from parchment and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil (some …
Your Weight Matters National Convention Registration Open
Excited to announce that REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2016 Your Weight Matters National Convention. If you have read my blog for awhile you know this is the amazing convention that the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) puts on each year. I never miss it.For those of you who are not familiar with the event it’s an awesome few days of education, experts from all over the country (and world) come to share evidence based education about health and weight, speakers that can turn the science of weight, health, fitness, nutrition, emotional wellness into real world ideas and tools you can use right away in your life to improve your health. It’s also a wonderful support network and a super fun weekend. I highly recommend attending. Check out …
Grasshopper Pie Premier Protein Pudding Jars
These Premier Protein Pudding Jars are the perfect St. Patrick’s Day or Welcome Spring dessert. A healthified version of a Grasshopper Pie, a rich, chocolate mint protein bar “crust” topped with a creamy, minty cool protein pudding will have you and any little leprechauns in your life jumping for joy.Shelly’s Grasshopper Pie Premier Protein Pudding Jars6 – 4 oz. jars (or clear cups)2 Premier Protein Chocolate Mint Fiber Bars, chopped 2 cups Premier Protein Vanilla Shake (Ready to Drink RTD, chilled)1 – 1 oz. small package Sugar Free Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (dry)Optional: 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Peppermint Syrupa few drops of Green Food ColoringSpoon a layer of chopped protein bar on the bottom of each 4 oz. jar. Set aside while you mix up the protein pudding layer.Pour the chilled shakes, …
Happy and Healthy St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you are Irish, of Irish decent or like me Irish-for-the-day here’s a few recipes and ideas to celebrate healthy and get your green on this St. Patrick’s Day…Shelly’s Shamrock Protein ShakeShelly’s Avocado Deviled EggsShelly’s Broccoli Fritters with Garlicky Greek Yogurt DipShelly’s Ricotta Cheese Pistachio Pancakes Shelly’s Awesome Guacamole & Shrimp CocktailShelly’s Irish Avocado DipShelly’s Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice CreamShelly’s Mini Pistachio Protein Muffinsand I had to christen my new Keep Calm and Shamrock On glass (found at JoAnns)Shelly’s Shamrock-on Pistachio Protein Shake8 oz. Milk (any cow, soy, almond, coconut)1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Pistachio Pudding Mix, drya few Ice Cubesoptional: a few drops Green Food ColoringWhiz in blender on high. I topped mine with No Sugar Added …
Eggface Thank You Friends Giveaway
When I started blogging my weight loss surgery journey I could never have imagined that it would allow me to cross life paths with so many awesome people. I truly believe that having all of you as part of my support network and staying active in the community helps “keep my head in the game” so THANK YOU for sharing the road with me and for sharing the blog and my other social media pages with your friends, family, support groups and thank you to the health professionals, surgeons and bariatric practices that share the blog with their patients. I appreciate the kind shout outs. You rock! I noticed my Facebook page went over 30,000 Facebook pals sometime last month and today is the first day of Spring …
Potluck Recipe Revamp: Cheesy Broccoli No Rice Casserole
A healthier twist on the family friendly, classic comfort food and potluck staple Broccoli Rice Casserole. This is a riceless version using riced cauliflower (I great big puffy heart love this time saving product) and a “secret” spice that takes this to another level and makes this one of my favorite dinner recipes (and the best leftovers for lunch the next day.) Shelly’s Cheesy Broccoli No Rice Casserole1 Yellow Onion, diced6-8 Mushrooms, sliced2 cups of Cauliflower, riced12 oz bag Broccoli Cuts, cooked1 stalk celery, chopped1 (10.5 oz) can of Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup1/4 cup Shredded Italian Blend Cheese 1 Tablespoon Za’atara few twists of Black Pepper2 Tablespoons Crispy Onions 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, gratedOptional: 1 cup cooked whatever protein (chicken, turkey, beef, sausage, etc.)Saute yellow onion and mushrooms …