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Meet Our Speakers: Beauty Is Her Game!
Sep 18, 2012
Beauty Is Her Game!
Come meet Celebrity Licensed Medical Aesthetician & Makeup Artist
Colleen Valentine LE, MA
Friday, October 5th In Atlanta
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Bringing Expert Advice On Caring For Your Skin!
For celebrity Medical Aesthetician and makeup artist Colleen Valentine, helping other people look their best is more than a livelihood, it is a craft she perfected through her own personal struggles. “At age 30 I broke out with an adult case of acne so I started looking for better ways to get my skin cleared. I wanted a natural and holistic way of seeing myself,” explains Valentine.
After becoming a licensed esthetician and certified skin specialist in 2003, the former corporate banker began sharing her knowledge of treating problem skin and maintaining beautiful skin with the world. As the owner of Makeup By Valentine, Colleen has explored the creative side of makeup artistry with an impressive clientele which includes the R&B sensation Ne-Yo and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and countless others.gv
“Makeup has allowed me an outlet artistically. I actually take a lot of time and a lot of care in my approach [to] how the person’s skin is. The best way to handle healthy skin is not to always cover it up with make up. My approach is let’s get this skin healthy, let’s talk about what you’re taking in and what we [can] do differently to get healthy skin versus covering it up,” adds Valentine.
In high demand for various movie and television projects, Valentine insists that her services are not exclusively limited to special happenings. “I’m always there for them, not just for their occasion, but all [of] the time, whether they have any kind of skin care concerns [or not].”
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Recipe correction: Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes
Sep 15, 2012
Oops! We need to make a correction to our recipe section of the summer issue of OH Magazine. The wrong directions were printed. Here is the corrected recipe:
Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes w/ Cream Cheese Topping (makes 3-4 medium sized pancakes – 1 serving)
Ingredients:
Pancakes:
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup egg whites
1/2 medium carrot grated
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Cream Cheese Topping:
1 tbsp light cream cheese
1 tbsp cottage cheese
1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk/milk
1 package of stevia/splenda or drizzle of honey/agave nectar
Directions:
1. Preheat a frying pan to med-high heat. Add a spritz of olive oil.
2. Combine all pancake ingredients into your magic bullet and blend until smooth.
3. Once frying pan is hot, pour approx 1/4 cup of batter into pan for each pancake.
4. In approx five minutes (or when bubbles begin to form on top side of pancake) flip and cook on other side. Repeat until batter is used.
5. While pancakes are cooking, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, almond milk and sweetener. Blend using a magic bullet or a hand emulsifier until smooth.
6. Once pancakes are done, drizzle cream cheese topping over them and sprinkle cinnamon.
Nutritional Info per serving:
Calories - 307
Fat - 5g
Carbs – 32g
Fibre – 5g
Protein – 30g
Meet Our Speakers: Ask The Experts!
Sep 14, 2012
Come to Atlanta, GA and ask our panel of experts the questions you want answers to! If you are unable to atend the event, email your questions to: [email protected] and we will ask the experts to answer your questions and then we will post them on the message boards after the OH event!
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Friday 2:00pm - 4:30pm |
Performing operations laparoscopically since 1991. His practice offers Gastric Bypass, LapBand and Sleeve Gastrectomy options. Also an Instructor for Quarterly In-Service Program of Bariatric Surgery at Emory Dunwoody Medical Center and Northside Hospital. |
Jim lost 215 pounds and found a love for running. With 58,038 Race finishers at an avg time of 01:17:35, Jim finished the 2012 Peachtree Road Race (10k) in 1:07:57, a goal he's worked towards since having Gastric Bypass. |
Dr. Williams principal clinical and research interest include minimally invasive techniques, and the surgical therapy of morbid obesity. He has been involved in training surgeons in laparocopic techniques in the United States and the Caribbean. |
Blogger, & Founder of Bariatric Bad Girls. "Melting Mama" as she's known through her blog has been blogging about life since her WLS in 2004. Her witty, honest approach to life after WLS has inspired and supported thousands. |
Double-board certified, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon. In 1995, he created and began sponsoring Pink Ribbons, an annual October event during Breast Cancer Month to benefit breast cancer organizations. |
An active OH member for 5 years and a frequent poster on the VSG forum! She's bringing her post-op experience as a Lap Band to VSG Revision. Courtney has lost 170 lbs and is training for her 1st half marathon in October. Her goal is to complete an Iron Man in 2014! |
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Saturday 10:30am - 11:55am |
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The 3rd surgeon in the world to perform the totally laparoscopic DS and the 1st bariatric surgeon in the world to present the Hand-Sewn Duedenal-Ileal Anastomosis technique. |
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Fellow-ship trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon. A member of the American College of Surgeons and the ASMBS. 
Meet Our Speakers: The Fabulous Charlie Brown!
Sep 13, 2012
Come To ATlanta And Meet The Fabulous Charlie Brown!
Don't miss Charlie's breakout session, No Shame in Revisions, on Saturday afternoon in Grand Salon A!
Charlie Brown is a successful weight-loss surgery patient, having lost 170 pounds since January 2007. Her “Fabulous” experience includes: 5 years as a modeling agent, 6 years as the editor for a local parent magazine, 14 years as a motivational speaker and 12 years as the CEO of the Fabulous Foundation. Charlie is a remarkable renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great weight-management experts.
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Fast Fact
-As a lecturer, educator, author, and relationship activist, the elegance of Charlie Brown’s style creates a unique and distinctive Q & A portion of her seminars. She gives her audience the experience and power to capture the “Make It Click” missing from their weight loss and management program.
Meet Our Speakers: Dennis Smith, MD, FACS
Sep 12, 2012
“Dr. Dennis Smith is one of the best doctors, if not the best, I have ever met. He knows his stuff and makes sure that you know everything you need to know about the surgery and life after the surgery. He does not drop you after the surgery, but makes sure that you do lifetime follow-up. He comes to see you every day, some days twice. He does not use PAs or interns. He is the on-call doctor you will get if needed. He is completely and totally a hands on doctor.”- - Elaine1234
Dennis Smith, MD, FACS will be a guest speaker at our ObesityHelp Atlanta event on October 5th and 6th. If you have questions for Dr. Smith, make sure to attend Saturday's Professional Q&A Panel from 10:30am to 11:55am. He will also be talking about DS Nutrition from 1:15 to 1:55!
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Fast Facts
-Dr. Dennis Smith serves as the director of bariatric surgery for WellStar Kennestone Hospital and is one of the few surgeons in the world to regularly perform the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding, all completely laparoscopically.-He is the 3rd surgeon in the world to perform the totally laparoscopic DS and the 1st bariatric surgeon in the world to present the Hand-Sewn Duedenal-Ileal Anastomosis technique.
-Dr. Smith is also involved with the education and training of other surgeons in the principles and techniques of high-quality bariatric surgery.
Meet Our Speakers: Post-op And A Doc!
Sep 11, 2012
Be sure to check out this duo's educational and energetic presentation on Friday Night, Post-Op and a Doc LIVE! You are sure to get bariatric help for your head, heart and health! Cari & Connie partnered up as A Post-Op & A Doc in order to provide psychologically founded real-world support for bariatric patients.
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A POST-OP: Cari De La Cruz of Bariatric After Life
A DOC: Dr. Connie Stapleton Author, Speaker and Recovery Conscience
Cari De La Cruz is a gastric bypass patient who happily maintains a weight loss of half her original body weight. She loves to share about her amazing Bariatric After Life™ because she knows “you can’t keep it if you don’t give it away.”
Connie Stapleton, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and owner of Mind Body Health Services in Augusta, GA. She is certified in addictions counseling and works closely with local bariatric surgeons, conducting pre-surgical interviews for potential surgical weight loss patients. She follows up with extensive therapy after weight loss surgery. In addition to Eat It Up!: The Complete Mind/Body/Spirit Guide to a Full Life After Weight Loss Surgery and Thriving! Triumph Over Trauma, Dr. Stapleton has authored numerous articles for OH Magazine and has been a featured expert in New Physician and Pregnancy magazines. She is a member of the Mental Health Advisory Board for ObesityHelp.com and a featured speaker at ObesityHelp conferences across the country.
Meet Our Speakers: Michael Blaney, MD, FACS
Sep 10, 2012
In the bariatric field, Dr. Michael Blaney offers a wide variety of surgical options ranging from Lap-Band, Realize Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Doudenal Switch and Revisional procedures. Through the bariatric program, he helps guide patients in making an informed decision about which surgery may work best for them.
“Dr. Blaney is just amazing. He did my band in 2007 and my band to sleeve revision on 3/21/11. I have never had a more caring, attentive physician. He really listens and cares. Dr. Blaney makes sure you really understand the different surgeries and what each entails and assists you with your decision.” Cathy143 shared with OH members and visitors.
Don't miss your opportunity to meet Dr. Blaney at our OH Atlanta event where he will present, Everything You Wanted to Know, But were Afraid to Ask, Saturday afternoon in Grand Salon B. Click here to reserve your tickets today.
Fast Facts About Dr. Blaney
-Dr. Blaney’s bariatric office, Live Healthy MD, is the only comprehensive weightloss program in the region with surgical and non-surgical weightloss specialists, nutritionists, psychologists, and exercise personnel.
-Dr. Blaney received his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy and his medical degree at Emory University. He went on to complete his surgical training at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and spent the next four years in the Army as a staff surgeon at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook
Sep 10, 2012
Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook
Hope & Help for the Pain of Regain
Join 17 year WLS veteran Colleen M. Cook for both a shot in the arm and a kick in the seat as she shares lessons from long-term losers and imparts insight, inspiration, and hope for WLS patients struggling with extended plateaus or weight regain. Her thoughts, stories, and personal experiences will inspire and motivate you to reach and maintain your optimum weight loss.
Also, don't miss her Keynote on Friday: Nothing Succeeds Like Success
We hope to see you in Atlanta, GA October 5th and 6th! Click here to book your ticket today!
Fast Facts About Colleen
-Colleen is the author of The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients.
- She is the president or Bariatric Support Centers International, a company that specializes in providing education and support services for weight loss surgery patients and the professionals who serve them.
- Colleen currently serves on the National Advisory board for the Walk From Obesity.
-Known as Ms. Enthusiasm, Colleen helps men and women from all walks of life recognize their extraordinary potential and then inspires then to aspire.
