Emotional eating after bariatric surgery is a common problem, especially in individuals who struggle with food addiction. Many research studies have found the link between emotions and binging on unhealthy, fatty foods.  One study reported that 27% of adults stress eat, and 34% of those individuals have created a habit out of this behavior. And after […]

Halloween is a season of candy and sugared goodies. And as a patient, this can be quite frightful if you are unable to overcome those sugar cravings after bariatric surgery. It can be hard to resist the temptation to open the bag of mini chocolate bars you planned on giving out to trick-or-treaters. And it […]

We all experience food cravings—and it seems as though the times we are trying to eat healthy and lose weight, the cravings intensify. Can anyone relate? Managing cravings after weight loss surgery can be challenging. Cravings are a natural feeling that can tell you about your psychology or physiology and it is okay to give into […]

In the world of medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and other medical and mental health professionals, there’s a debate, of course, about the concept of “food addiction.” Without question, scientific research shows addictive behavior regarding sugar consumption in animals. But what about humans? Brain scans of humans specifically show similar patterns for people “under the influence” […]