HOLIDAYS AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Setting Goals after Weight Loss Surgery 2021

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People often criticize weight loss surgery as “taking the easy way out.” We know that there is nothing easy about the decision and commitments you have made. We acknowledge your bravery and hard work to get you where you are today. As we enter the New Year, we hope you will continue to focus on the new you. Finding worth in self is probably the biggest challenge all of us face. We forget who we are. Once we remember and reclaim our worth, our loves take on new meaning. Positive self-talk is one of the keys to your long-term success. If you think positively about yourself you are more apt to shower yourself with rewards and self-praise that will keep you on the path of a healthy lifestyle.

Even though weight loss surgery affords many physical advantages, you may still struggle with some other emotional difficulties. Most of us fall into the trap of assuming a change in our lives will solve all of our problems. How often have you thought to yourself: “If I just had a new house, more money, more time, a new job or more space, I would be happy?” Many of you may have though to yourselves before having weight loss surgery that losing weight would make you forever happy and your problems would go away. Many of us have realized thinking this way is in vain. None of these things will take away emotional difficulties. The road to health is not an easy one. You will experience a lot of challenges that will be difficult to deal with.

Here are some suggestions as you set your goals for the New Year. Keep these in mind and remember you are of worth and that you are accomplishing so much:
1.) Refrain from negative self-talk where you call yourself stupid, dumb, fat, lazy or a failure. Replace with verifiable examples of successful behaviors, not concepts.
2.) Refrain from talking negatively about yourself to others. When you talk negatively about yourself to others, you are providing them with instruction on how you wish to be treated. Begin to put a voice to your success no matter how small.
3.) If you are part of a religious sect, turn to your faith for peace.
4.) Check out books from the library about self-esteem.
5.) Keep a journal on your emotional stability day to day. Record the choices you make that bring you joy and stability.
6.) Continue attending support groups. Make friends with patients in your support group. It helps to confide in someone who has had the same experience as you. Share your challenges and successes.
7.) Emotional difficulties are a part of life, but sometimes a more serious problem is present. If you feel that you suffer with a psychiatric problem, do not be afraid to consult your primary care physician.

As you set your goals, it is also important to reward yourself for your accomplishments. Rewards should not be food related. Food is for nutrition. Reward yourself with something of value like a massage, new gold clubs or a charm on charm bracelet. Some have put money away for each 10 pounds list then gone on a vacation. Take the time to thank yourself and acknowledge yourself.

For more inspiration from patients, read some of our past articles with the links below:
Lessons Learned
Advice from Weight Loss Surgery Patients – part 1
Advice from Weight Loss Surgery Patients – part 2
Ways to Curb Hunger Between Meals
Back to Nutrition Basics
Achieving Your Goals by Dr. Rodrick McKinlay

Have a wonderful and happy New Year from Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians!

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Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians
801-268-3800
1160 East 3900 South, Suite 4100
SLC, UT 84124

This is Halloween

Sep 30 By rmap nurse

This is Halloween
By: Lissa Hutchings, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Learn more about weight loss surgery at Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians www.RMAP.com (801) 268-3800

YIKES! Halloween is coming… What do I do?

It is so easy to slip into the mindset that because it’s Halloween with a lot of traditions, we should be able to indulge in those cute tiny innocent looking candies. Um…timeout, let’s think about this. We often tell ourselves; they are fun-sized so it’s no big deal. But wait, they are a big deal and by indulging you can set yourself up for failure.

Halloween isn’t the only holiday that American’s celebrate with candy. We have Valentine’s, Easter, Christmas, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and so on…So how do we cope with this and how do we prepare ourselves for SUCCESS and not failure?

Well, there are several ways that you can make it through each holiday season. Below are some examples of what YOU can do to be SUCCESSFUL during Halloween but can be applied to any other holiday or celebration.

Have Fun!!!

1.) Don’t buy YOUR (once) favorite Halloween candy. Try and buy a candy that isn’t a trigger for you or those that are in your household.

2.) Manage your hunger. Plan meals with food that will keep you satisfied and full, making it less likely that you will gravitate towards the candy bowl.

3.) Don’t go the candy route. Instead, try giving out pencils, stickers, erasers, or even a small snack pack of crackers.

4.) If you do go the route of candy, waiting until the last minute to buy candy. Do you remember buying candy early in the season and then being empty handed the night of Halloween?

5.) I know it sounds odd, but have a PARTY! Have a healthy party for your kids or your friends instead of going out trick-or-treating. Plan cute goodie bags for your guests and serve lots of yummy—yet healthy—treats.

6.) Trick-or-Treating. If you do go trick-or-treating with the kids (bonus exercise), once you get home let the kids pick out a handful of candy for themselves and then donate the rest to your child’s school teacher. Remember, teachers give out a lot of treats during the school year!

7.) Consider dressing up for the day. Shift the focus away from the candy and food. Go out and be seen by all your neighbors and friends, help out at your child’s school or volunteer your time at the homeless shelter.

8.) Mark a date on your calendar that your house will return to a candy free zone. Once that day arrives, toss out all the remaining candy.

9.) Be mindful of the calories, sugar, and fat. Just because they are wrapped in a little fun-sized package doesn’t mean they are freebies. *Approximate values*

*Butterfinger (1 snack size): 100 calories, Milky Way (1 snack size): 90 calories, Almond Joy (1 snack size): 90 calories, Three Musketeers (2 fun size): 140 calories, Hershey Kisses (quantity of 8): 190 calories, Hershey Almond bar (1 snack size): 100 calories, M&M (plain, fun size 1 pack): 100 calories, Snickers (1 fun size): 85 calories, Whoppers (1 snack size): 100 calories, Kit Kat (1 snack size): 120 calories

10.) Movie night! Lastly, if it all is just too much and the temptation is overwhelming, then plan a night for a movie or something away from the Halloween festivities. Just because it is a holiday doesn’t mean you have to participate.

As a bonus, here are some links to some healthy foods, drinks, and treats for this Halloween:
*Everyone is at a different dietary stage, make sure to stick to the stage you are in at the time of the holiday*

How are you preparing for your Halloween?

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Cold and Flu Season after Weight Loss Surgery

Jan 9 By rmap nurse

Cold and Flu Season after Weight Loss Surgery
By: Lissa Hutchings, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Learn more about weight loss surgery at Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians www.RMAP.com (801) 268-3800

Our patients have been directed to avoid certain medications because of the changes to their stomachs and intestines. This does not mean they have to suffer through coughs, cold and the flu; there are a variety of over-the-counter options that are still available to bariatric patients. It is important to avoid medications that contain NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin (common brand names are Motrin, Aleve, and Alka-Seltzer), however medications that contain acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other medications used to treat cold and flu symptoms are safe alternatives.

Over-the-counter (OTC) products are available at local pharmacies and grocery stores and are available to purchase without a prescription. If you are ever unsure, or need help selecting an OTC product, ask the pharmacist for assistance and be sure to let them know you can’t take NSAIDs. Medications that are generally safe to take can be selected based on your symptoms. Remember, these medications are only safe if you do not have any other conditions (such as high blood pressure) that would prevent you from taking them.

Knowing the medications you CAN take is just as important as knowing the medications you should avoid. Read labels and look for the ingredients you know you can use. Over time, you will figure out what works best for you.

Some helpful tips:

Whenever possible select products that are made with little or no sugar (sucrose, fructose, lactose or sorbitol), the label should say “sugar-free” or “SF”.
It is also best to select products that do not contain alcohol such as (Nyquil), use caution if you do select a product that contains alcohol)
Select a product that is only going to treat the symptoms you are having. Combination products with extra ingredients may cost more and won’t provide additional benefits.

Medications to treat nasal congestion:

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
Nasal sprays and irrigations

Medications to treat sore throat:

Lozenges (Halls, Cepaco)
Sore throat sprays (Chloraseptic)

Medications to treat cough:

Dextromethorphan ( Delsym, Robitussin, Vicks 44)
Guaifenesin ( Mucinex)

Combination Products:

Sudafed Cold and Sinus
Theraflu Severe Cold and Congestion
Robitussin DM
Nyquil Cold and Flu Relief
Tylenol Cold and Flu

Medications to treat fever, aches and pains:

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

About the Author:

Lissa Hutchings joined the team as a Nurse Practitioner in 2018. Lissa is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in family medicine. She is certified by and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She practiced as a Registered Nurse for 10 years before she received her Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Maryville University in 2017.

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Ease Holiday Eating Anxieties

Dec 28 By rmap nurse

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Most bariatric surgery patients experience a wide range of holiday eating anxieties which can actually ruin a perfectly good holiday around family and friends. Prior to surgery, holidays meant family, friends, and lots of food to indulge in and enjoy; often at a glutinous rate simply because holiday foods are “special” because they are only provided during the season and they are prepared so carefully which adds guilt if you don’t partake of it.

How many times do you hear these phrases said at a holiday gathering?

That’s ALL you’re going to have? I worked so hard on that dish…
You better eat this now, because it won’t be here for another year…
It will hurt my feelings if you don’t eat this…
These are very special ingredients I ordered specifically for this dish…
You can’t be NOT HUNGRY…it’s a holiday!
Just one little bite, please…
Have more, there’s plenty…
Take some of this home with you if you’re not going to eat it now…
Oh nonsense! You’re allowed to eat a lot today…
You should have worn your FAT PANTS to gorge yourself like the rest of us…

This list could fill a book, right? Such comments add enough stress to non-surgery individuals who carefully watch their weight, let alone you who have had bariatric surgery and have to be careful what you eat, how much you eat, and how often you eat. So you are NOT ALONE in the feeling some anxiety about being around all of the special food at gathers this season.

Here are some tips to ease holiday eating anxieties:
Prepare your mind for the event: Have a plan! Reflect on past holiday experiences, and evaluate what lies ahead this year for you. Think about where you will be, who you will be with, what foods will be available, what are your personal triggers to overeat, and how can you minimize them. Once you have thought about all of these things, make a plan of action. It’s much easier to deal with a difficult social eating situation if you’ve already planned for it.

Predetermine what you will eat and what you won’t eat: Making decisions ahead of time will curb your gut reaction to “cave in” to the urgings by others to eat what you shouldn’t eat. Reflect on past holiday experiences, and evaluate what lies ahead this year for you. Have it in your mind what you will say when the pressure is on.

Never go to a holiday party hungry…NEVER! This is self-sabotage in the worst way. Eat healthy before you go. If needed, take along a few foods that are WLS-friendly to you. Don’t request an extra effort on your host.

Take small baby-like bites: If it’s too much for a baby’s mouth, then you’re putting too much on the spoon or fork. Take a small plate with small portions of food, and then take small bites of each item, then TOSS the rest away when no one is looking.

Talk more than you eat: The holidays should be about PEOPLE, not food. Focus on the people.

No-guilt in tossing it: Take small bites of each item, and then TOSS the rest away when no one is looking. This spares hurting the feelings of loved ones. Tossing out the unwanted, uneaten portions is just a “different” way of consuming…So don’t feel guilty about it.

Change the food-subject: Rather than mourn the loss of your favorite Holiday treats by crying to others, brag on the fact that you’re feeling so much healthier and you’re dreaming again of all the great things that are in store for you now that you are slimming down. Don’t allow anyone to pity you for not eating like you used to eat.

Never try a new food at the party: Not knowing how you will react to the food carries the high risk of making you ill and calling for a quick retreat to the bathroom or feeling sick for an hour or so. Only eat things that you are absolutely certain that you can tolerate.

Wear a “knock-out” outfit: WOW your friends and family this Holiday season by wearing a special outfit that you feel very proud to be seen in. The stress of not eating so much will be far away to you when you feel good about yourself and look great, too.

Make your visit brief: If you are getting too much pressure from others or are experiencing too many anxieties, leave the gathering earlier than you originally planned. It is perfectly acceptable to have a pre-planned “way out” when you need one.

Remember this most of all…The more prepared you are ahead of time, the less you’ll feel nervous about those awful holiday eating anxieties.

Now go out and have fun!

How are you preparing for your next holiday gathering?

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801-268-3800
1160 East 3900 South, Suite 4100
SLC, UT 84124

Dealing with Holidays & Special Occasions

Oct 31 By rmap nurse

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With the holiday season quickly approaching it’s a great time to plan ahead for those holiday gatherings. You may have heard the phrase “A plan to be prepared, is a plan to succeed,” something like that is often discussed in our weight loss surgery support groups.

Here are some tips on how to survive this holiday season:
1.) Don’t skip meals! When you anticipate a high calorie dinner or party coming, eat less at your other meals. Skipping a meal will make you edgy, nervous, and hungrier. You shouldn’t go to any type of party hungry. Instead, eat a little fruit or half a sandwich before you go so that you will have a little buffer against stuffing yourself full.

2.) At a dinner or cocktail party, don’t fill yourself with appetizers, especially those that are breaded, fried, buttered or covered with a sauce. Instead, choose fruit, hard cheese, shrimp, or raw veggies. Avoid high calorie party foods like cheese spreads, fruitcake, guacamole, quiches, chips and dip, pates, and rich canapes. Seafood or veggie snacks tend to be more nutritious and a little lower in calories.

3.) Bring a long a low-calorie hostess gift, fresh fruit tray or relish tray, or anything else that you might like to munch on. That way you will know for sure there is at least one thing you can eat a lot of.

4.) Limit yourself to one reasonably sized helping. Move away from food just as soon as you’ve filled your plate. Stand away from the food; get involved in games or conversations.

5.) Find yourself an interesting person to talk to. It’s hard to have a great conversation with your mouth full. Hold your drink with both hands. That always helps to keep your hands busy and not reach for chips or other little tidbits to munch on.

6.) If you are invited to cocktails before dinner, arrive late, thus less time to eat or drink before dinner.

7.) Freeze any baked goods in individual portions so you can thaw out exactly what you need when guests arrive, instead of having high fat, high calorie goodies always around the house.

8.) When planning a get-together, take the emphasis off food. Focus instead on activities such as miniature golfing, skating, touch football, softball, trimming the tree, etc.

9.) If you are thinking of drinking alcohol, try wine spritzers instead (2 oz. wine in club soda or ginger ale with a lemon twist). Remember each gram of alcohol has 7 calories.

10.) When attending barbecues, avoid high fat meat items such as hot dogs (each hot dog has about 17-18 grams of fat). Try a smaller size hamburger instead and eat side dishes such as green salads and fresh fruits instead of potato chips or potato salads high in fat.

How are you preparing for your next holiday gathering?

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801-268-3800
1160 East 3900 South, Suite 4100
SLC, UT 84124

Eating Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Dec 21 By rmap nurse

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Food is an important part of many holidays, celebrations, family and cultural traditions. In fact, special occasions often center around food. As a result, many people gain a little (or a lot of) weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year. What’s to blame? Perhaps it’s all the tempting treats available during the holiday season or the pressure from family, friends and coworkers to overeat. Maybe it’s the increased emotional eating (whether it be from holiday stress or holiday joy) or the extreme laxity with eating and physical activity regimens in anticipation for the strict “new diet and exercise plan” you’re going to start January 1^st.

Regardless of the reasons, it is not necessary to avoid holiday festivities in an attempt to maintain your weight. Consider these 8 tips for fully enjoying the holiday season without gaining weight!

Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. If you are currently overweight and want to lose weight, this is not the time to do it. Maintenance of your present weight is a big enough challenge during the holiday season. Don’t set yourself up for failure by making unrealistic goals for yourself.
Be physically active every day. Often, our busy holiday schedules (or lack of structured schedules) bump them off their exercise routines. Physical activity can help relieve stress, regulate appetite and burn up extra calories from holiday eating.
Make a plan. Think about where you will be, who you will be with, what foods will be available, what foods are really special to you (that you really want to eat) vs. those that you could probably do without, what are your personal triggers to overeat and how can you minimize them. Once you’ve thought about all of these things, make a plan of action. It’s much easier to deal with a difficult social eating situation if you’ve already planned for it.
Take steps to avoid recreational eating. While some foods are more calorie-dense than others, no food will make you gain weight unless you eat too much of it. At parties and holiday dinners, we tend to eat (or keep eating) beyond our body’s buy phentermine cheap online physical hunger simply because food is there and eating is a “social thing.” To avoid recreational eating, consciously make one plate of the foods you really want. Eat it slowly—enjoying and savoring every tasty bite. Then, when you’re done, pop a mint or stick of sugar-free gum in your mouth, get a tall glass of water and sip on it throughout the night, or position yourself away from the buffet table or food trays to keep yourself from overeating.
Reduce the fat in holiday recipes. There are plenty of low-fat and low-calorie substitutes that are amazingly tasty. Try using applesauce in place of oil in your favorite holiday breads; use egg substitutes in place of whole eggs; try plain nonfat yogurt in place of sour cream. Magazines are full of reduced calorie and reduced fat holiday recipes. Give them a try, and share your cooking creations with friends and family.
Choose your beverages wisely. Limit your intake to 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks per occasion. And, what out for calories in soda, fruit punch and egg nog as well.
Enjoy good friends and family. Although food can be a big part of the season, it doesn’t have to be the focus. Holidays are a time to reunite with good friends and family, to share laughter and cheer, to celebrate and to give thanks. Focus more on these other holiday pleasures, in addition to the tastes of holiday foods. The important thing to remember is balance and moderation. It’s OK to eat too much once in a while. Just relax, enjoy the holidays and remember what the season is all about.
Maintain perspective: Overeating one day won’t make or break your eating plan. And it certainly won’t make you gain weight! It takes days and days of overeating to gain weight. If you over-indulge at a holiday meal, put it behind you. Return to your usual eating plan the next day without guilt or despair.

What are your suggestions and ideas on Holiday Eating?

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Healthy Holiday Eating After Weight Loss Surgery Video

Nov 20 By RMAP Nurse

In this special presentation we will discuss healthy holiday eating habits with Teri Lund, Registered Dietician. We will discuss approaching the holidays in a positive mindset with a focus on how to enjoy the holiday season while working toward your goals.

Learn more about Teri Lund, RD here

Interested in learning more about Weight Loss Surgery? Sign-up for our FREE informational seminar here

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Mini Crustless Quiches

Nov 13 By RMAP Nurse

Mini Crustless Quiches*
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Makes 12 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 28 minutes
Serving size: 1 quiche approx. 147 calories

Ingredients:
2 ¼ cup liquid egg substitute
1 cup skim milk
4 whole scallions, sliced
½ cup tomato, diced
1 ½ cup shredded low-fat Swiss cheese
½ cup turkey-bacon, chopped
1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 360°. Lightly coat a 12 (1/2 cup) muffin tin with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, which together egg substitute and skim milk. Stir in scallions, tomato, Swiss cheese, turkey-bacon and pepper.
Divide egg mixture order phentermine online legally evenly among the prepared muffin cups and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until eggs are cooked and begin to brown on top.
Run knife around the edges to loosen quiches from the cups.
Serve and enjoy!

*Recipe adapted from “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery”.

What’s your favorite recipe to make for holiday gatherings?

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Five Strategies for Holiday Gatherings

Nov 12 By RMAP Nurse

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With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s a great time to plan ahead for those holiday gatherings. You may have heard the phrase “A plan to be prepared, is a plan to succeed,” something like that is often discussed in our weight loss surgery support groups.

Here are 5 Tips to Consider as You Prepare for Your Next Holiday Gathering:

1.) Prepare your mind for the event. Have a plan! Reflect on past holiday experiences, and evaluate what lies ahead this year for you.

2.) Bring a meat or vegetable appetizer. Bring something that you can eat so you won’t go hungry or risk binging on fattening fare.

3.) Put a healthy twist to your favorite recipe. You can enjoy some of your yuletide favorites without sacrificing your goals. Let’s say you grew up eating the classic green bean casserole. Choose a fat-free mushroom soup instead of the heavy cream version, and spring just a handful of fried onions atop the casserole as opposed to the whole can.

4.) Start new traditions. Plan to take a walk or play touch football with relatives instead of having an extended food fest. Regular exercise will help you maintain weight loss.

5.) Give away leftovers! Don’t keep leftovers lying around. Donate the excess to a local homeless shelter or put it in leftover containers for family members and friends to take home.

How are you preparing for your next holiday gathering?

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Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians
801-268-3800
1160 East 3900 South, Suite 4100
SLC, UT 84124

Halloween Tips after Weight Loss Surgery

Oct 31 By RMAP Nurse

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Many of our patients after weight loss surgery tell us that the scariest part of Halloween night isn’t the ghosts and goblins, but the ever-abundant Halloween candy that appears at home and at the office this time of year. Our surgeons and members of the expert team here at Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) share their expert tips to help you avoid the temptation of Halloween goodies, at home and at the office.

Buy candy you don’t love. It will be easier to resist opening those bags and diving in.
Out of sight, out of mind. Ask your co-workers to keep their candy jars and bowls inside their desks or stashed in a cabinet in the break room.
Replace the candy with better choices. Things such as veggies, crackers, cheeses, etc.
Take a walking break. Getting away from your desk for a breath of fresh air can invigorate you and help you get over those slumps that are often mistaken for hunger.
Manage your hunger. Planned meals will keep you feeling satisfied and make you less likely to raid the candy bowl.
Bring your water bottle. Keep your hands and mouth busy by drinking your water.

How Can I Better Prepare for Halloween Night?
Prepare yourself for the onslaught of costumed kids with some alternative “treats” to avoid having to purchase candy. Some ideas for alternative trick-or-treats are:

Packs of mini play-dough container.
Miniature bottles of water or all-natural juice boxes. Kids are always thirsty when out and about trick-or-treating.
Spooky collection of Halloween “frights” like plastic eyeballs, rubbery rats and fake fingers.
Halloween pencils and mini activity books or pads of paper.
“Birthday landfill,” a collection of all the little gizmos and gadgets from party favor bags throughout the year.
Temporary tattoos and/or stickers.
Small bags of microwavable popcorn.
Light-up glow sticks, which can usually be found in a pack of 15 at Michael’s or Target for only $1.

What Do I Do with My Child’s Halloween Candy?
Your child’s candy can be the greatest temptation of all. One alternative is to hide it from yourself. Have your ghost or goblin pick out his or her favorite candy and then limit your child to a piece (or so) a day until it’s gone. Throw away the non-favorites. If that option is tempting, then we suggest two methods for getting it out of the house:

“The Barter” – Allow each kid to keep a few pieces and then trade in the rest to you for a quarter (or dime or nickel) each. From there you can go off to the toy store or dollar store to spend the candy money on some toys! (This method can be used all month long or even all year long!)

“Halloween Witch” – Encourage your kids to pick out five pieces of their favorite candy to be enjoyed that night. Leave the bulk of their candy out on the front porch for the mysterious “Halloween Witch” who will miraculously leave a non-candy surprise (like a game or a toy) in its place. Bonus: tell them the “better” the candy the “better” the surprise!

What do you do to prepare for the tricks and treats of Halloween?

Links to similar articles:
Helpful Tips for Healthy Nutrition

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801-268-3800
1160 East 3900 South, Suite 4100
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Setting Goals after Weight Loss Surgery 2021

This is Halloween

Cold and Flu Season after Weight Loss Surgery

Ease Holiday Eating Anxieties

Dealing with Holidays & Special Occasions

Eating Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Healthy Holiday Eating After Weight Loss Surgery Video

Mini Crustless Quiches

Five Strategies for Holiday Gatherings

Halloween Tips after Weight Loss Surgery

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