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If you're after advice for a specific stage in your journey or on a specific topic click on the tab button below to sort the posts and find what you're after.July 20, 2020
As an LWAS Community member, you have exclusive access to my top product picks. This means you can be sure you’re choosing the best options when choosing a soup from the supermarket shelves. This was by no means an exhaustive list of all the soup options on the market (that would be almost impossible!) If […]
July 20, 2020
While we think of winter as a time for eating higher energy foods, winter is also soup-time. Soups are a super-convenient and comforting winter food, and if you choose well, you can get a soup packed with nutrients. Studies have […]
July 5, 2020
I get asked this question by a lot of people and the short answer is yes! It just requires a little planning. Family meals are a time for connection, conversation, learning and exploration (especially for the little ones). Allocating time […]
June 20, 2020
Winter is here! And when better to make a big batch of delicious soup so you have a warming meal on hand whenever you need it. I thought I’d collate a couple of my sleeve friendly favourites: Hearty chicken and […]
June 9, 2020
Reflux is one of the most common side effects of a sleeve. While not everyone experiences reflux after sleeve gastrectomy, it is possible that you’ll need to seek treatment for it. Let’s look at the common causes and what you […]
May 25, 2020
Feeling “nibbly”? Hunting through the cupboard or the fridge for something to eat, even though perhaps you’re not really hungry? Grazing throughout the day because it’s been long enough after surgery now that you can? Try these few tips to […]
May 18, 2020
Struggling to keep it together? Scared of regaining weight? Maybe you’re still losing but you’ve noticed some of those old habits sneaking back in? Today I want to talk to you about something we’re not always aware of – the […]
May 3, 2020
Stress is something we all experience and often cannot avoid, particularly due to the uncertainty we face at the moment with COVID-19. But, stress can do more than make your heart pump, your mind race, or adrenaline soar. Long term […]
April 23, 2020
The weather is starting to turn here in Australia and I’ve been craving warming slow cooked meals. So, I thought I’d collate a couple of my favourites: Beef and Mushroom Slow Cooked Casserole Slow Cooked Sicilian Chicken Slow cooked lentil […]
April 19, 2020
You may have heard about vitamin B12 and its importance after a sleeve, but do you know why? Or if you should be taking a supplements? What about the symptoms of deficiency – will it really hurt if you don’t […]
April 6, 2020
The research out there suggests that when trying to lose weight (with or out without surgery) tracking food intake is a tool that contributes to greater weight loss. For example, one study looking at participants of a Diabetes Prevention and […]
March 22, 2020
Given the situation we are facing at the moment with COVID-19, it’s important we’re all doing our bit to stay healthy and look after each other. But does this mean something different now you have a sleeve? Not really. A […]