You have likely heard about sleep apnea and how greater awareness of this dangerous condition is leading to more diagnoses and treatments. But, what you may not understand is the correlation between sleep apnea and weight gain. According to Science Daily: “…a link exists between the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and weight gain.” [...]

After being banded for amost 4 years now, I came to the conclusion that it’s finally time to say goodbye to the “Big Girl Inside”. What’s the “Big Girl Inside”? Everyone who has ever struggled with weight has one. Either  Big Girl or  Big Boy. Now granted, that “Big Girl Inside” is that voice that [...]

Marriage, coffee deprivation, and not being breast-fed as a child – these are just some surprising reasons for being overweight, according to a recent blog post from the University of Phoenix’s Nurse Practitioner School.   The list goes on to include sleep deprivation, prescription medication, stress, liquor intake, starving oneself, menopause, and pesticides. These are [...]