Beyond the Scale: Addressing Obesity with Compassion and Effective Solutions In the realm of wellness, weight often takes center stage, likely due to societal conditioning that equates it with overall health. As someone who has experienced the ups and downs of maintaining a healthy weight, I can empathize with public…
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Addiction Transfer: Understanding the Hidden Dynamics of Habit Formation
Understanding Addiction Transfer: Breaking One Habit Without Forming Another Are you struggling to break free from a stubborn habit or addiction? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a tendency to replace one unhealthy behavior with another, such as trading a sugar addiction for compulsive shopping? These situations are examples of addiction transfer…
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Gut-Loving Goodness: Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Indulge Without the Discomfort: Discovering Dairy-Free Ice Cream Delights Managing food sensitivities can be difficult, especially when it means forgoing favorite treats or snacks. However, staying open-minded and exploring new options can help discover yummy alternatives that fulfill those cravings. After my gastric bypass surgery, despite adopting an inclusive approach…
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Green Habits and Happy Homes: Small Steps to Sustainable Living
Rethinking My Path: Embracing Sustainability in Life If you’ve been following the blog, you may know that I have been affected by the tech industry layoffs in the past year. This experience has led me to reexamine my career trajectory and consider if a change is needed for the journey…
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Navigating My Bariatric Transformation: 10 Lessons Learned Along the Way
A Year of Later: Revisiting my Bariatric Transformation Today marks a huge milestone. It was my last day in my Bariatric Program. I never imagined how quick this bariatric transformation would have been when I signed up for it in July 2022. I’d like to share the lessons I…
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Air Fryer Mango Magic: A Sweet and Spicy Adventure
Preserving Summer’s Bounty: A Guide to Dehydrating Fruit at Home Summertime in Canada brings an abundance of delicious and affordable fruits and vegetables. Buying seasonal produce not only supports local farmers but also guarantees the tastiest and freshest options. Preserving these delightful flavors can be a rewarding experience that brings…