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what do cravings mean?

What Do My Cravings Mean?

Are you a sugar addict or do you love your salty, crunchy chips? We have all experienced a time when we feel like we can’t control our cravings and they just “take over” and the next thing we know is we have cleaned out our entire pantry looking to satisfy the craving. Although this could […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
food groups for weight loss

Are You Eating These Food Groups for Weight Loss?

Grocery shopping and meal planning can be intimidating for patients who have just had weight loss surgery or are trying to lose weight. In our practice, we emphasize the importance of eating protein during every meal and eliminating carbohydrates, of all forms, from your diet. However, this can be easier said than done.  
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
Metabolism for Patients

5 Tips: Grocery Shopping for Weight Loss

This week we decided to take a trip to the grocery store to show you guys how to grocery shop like a pro! At Live Healthy MD, we get a lot of questions about what our patients can and can not eat before and after surgery. I am showing you all how to navigate the […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
Summer Foods great for weight loss

8 Summer Foods Great For Weight Loss

For most individuals, summertime in Georgia means backyard barbecues, outdoor festivals and fairs, and lots of time with family and friends. This can also mean battling the temptation to eat whatever and whenever you want because “hey, you haven’t seen your Uncle Ernie in 5 years so you gotta enjoy this ice cream with him!”. […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
summer drink guide

Rethink Your Drink: Summer Edition

It is July in Georgia. That means heat, heat, and more heat! There is no escaping the hot, humid weather that comes with Georgia summers. And the last thing our patients want to do is sabotage their healthy diet with those refreshing, yet sugary beverages. So we have created a recipe book for low carb, […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
Bariatric patient post-op diet

The Post-Op Diet: All You Need to Know

It is a common misconception that weight loss surgery is the easy way out. However, this is not true at all! Weight loss surgery requires making many changes and change is not easy. In addition to mental changes, the diet changes necessary are usually the most challenging for most patients.
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
Bariatric Pre-Op Liquid Diet

The Pre-Op Liquid Diet: All You Need to Know

We all love food. Anyone who claims they don’t is lying. It can be difficult to even think about giving up all those delicious meals and treats you enjoy when preparing for weight loss surgery. In this blog post, we will discuss exactly what you need to do to prepare your diet for weight loss […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
preparing for weight loss surgery

Preparing Your Diet For Weight Loss Surgery

The decision to have weight loss surgery should not be taken lightly. We encourage patients to research different procedures, speak to their surgeon, and speak to others who have already had surgery. We want our patients to fully understand the process and have realistic expectations for both their weight loss and the changes they must […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
why eat whole foods

Why You Should Eat Whole Foods

You’ve probably heard the term “whole food” used frequently within nutrition circles. There’s the very popular Whole30 Program, Eat Whole Food recommendations, and even the Whole Foods Market chain of grocery stores. But what exactly are whole foods? In general, whole foods are single ingredient foods that have had little or no processing. There are many […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago