Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

08/19/2025

Check out what Dr. Paulk is sharing on Instagram & TikTok for expert insights AND everyday motivation!

He’s sharing top tips, real-talk about your weight loss journey, and powerful encouragement to help you stay on track.

Check out his latest Instagram Reel here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNFK5tDsTGE/

Make sure to follow to learn more from a seasoned weight loss and bariatric specialist!

08/11/2025

✨ Free Online Event TOMORROW– Open to Everyone! ✨

"Looks Can Be Deceiving: Obesity and Chronic Disease Explained" with Elizabeth Hanna, DNP

📅 Tuesday, August 12th | 🕒 5:30PM-6:30PM

Struggling to understand how weight impacts overall health? You’re not alone—and this event is for YOU (and your friends too)!

Join us for a powerful, eye-opening session that breaks down the science behind obesity, clears up common myths, and helps you understand the connection between weight and chronic disease.

✅ Open to the public
✅ Free to attend
✅ Great for friends, family, or anyone wanting to learn more about their health

Please invite someone you care about—this info could be life-changing.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/looks-can-be-deceiving-obesity-and-chronic-disease-explained-online-tickets-1510878691839?fbclid=IwY2xjawMDA1ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCQUw5R3VGcjFoZHl6eVp0AR4mJuaOFAU4Jn0g23HmKJPMXIB8yIZPaiRbXl0S6hpiVkzpw8cR6VNo0lCdsg_aem_vF0cAFSndhWHqFjlg7k5dw

08/10/2025

🌿 August is National Wellness Month! 🌿

This is a great time to refocus on your whole-person wellness—mind, body, and beyond. Check out this quick read on our website for tips tailored to the bariatric journey:

🔗 https://utahbariatrics.com/august-national-wellness-month-2025-for-bariatric-surgery-patients/

What’s one small thing you’re doing for your wellness this month?

August is National Wellness Awareness Month, the best time to focus on self-care, stress management and building healthy daily habits.

08/08/2025

Join our nurse practitioner, Elizabeth Hanna, DNP, for an online session:
"Looks Can Be Deceiving: Obesity and Chronic Disease Explained"

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 12th
🕕 Time: 5:30PM
💻 Location: Online (virtual event)

✅ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/looks-can-be-deceiving-obesity-and-chronic-disease-explained-online-tickets-1510878691839

08/05/2025

Healthy Recipe Spotlight: Zucchini Enchiladas

Looking for a lighter take on a comfort food classic? These zucchini enchiladas are full of flavor but low in carbs—perfect for bariatric-friendly eating! Instead of tortillas, thin slices of zucchini are rolled around a savory chicken filling, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese, then baked until warm and bubbly. Tip: Swap the sour cream for light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt!

Why we love it:
✅ Packed with protein
✅ Great way to get in veggies
✅ Lower in carbs and calories
✅ Easy to portion and reheat for meal prep

Give it a try and let us know what you think!

You can find the full recipe here: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/264489/zucchini-enchiladas/

08/03/2025

🌙 SUMMER MINI HABIT CHALLENGE – WEEK 6 😴
This week, we’re turning our focus to rest and recovery—because better sleep = better choices, better energy, and better results!

🌟 WEEK 6: Improve Your Sleep Habits

Quality sleep supports metabolism, reduces cravings, balances hormones, and improves mood—all key to your success after bariatric surgery.

🛏️ Try one small habit this week to improve your sleep:
✅ Set a consistent bedtime and wake time
✅ Limit screen time 1 hour before bed
✅ Create a calming wind-down routine
✅ Avoid caffeine later in the day
✅ Try journaling or deep breathing before bed

💬 What’s one sleep habit you're focusing on this week? Share your goal or tip in the comments!

Rest is not a luxury—it’s part of your health plan. 💙

08/01/2025

🌟 Fun Fact Friday! 🌟

Many patients report that foods they used to love (especially sweets or greasy foods) taste totally different—or even unappealing—after surgery. Some people may also develop new cravings for healthier foods like fruit, yogurt, or veggies.

It’s all part of how your body and brain adapt during the journey!

Have you noticed any surprising changes in your taste buds since surgery? Share your experiences in the comments—we’re curious!

07/30/2025

🌍💙 Happy International Friendship Day! 💙🌍

Today we celebrate the friendships that lift us up, cheer us on, and walk beside us on every step of our journey—including our bariatric journey. Whether you've made new friends through support groups, in the clinic, or online, these connections remind us that we are never alone.

Take a moment today to reach out to someone who’s supported you—or share a kind word in our group. 💫

07/27/2025

🍱 SUMMER MINI HABIT CHALLENGE – WEEK 5 💥
You’ve been building powerful habits—now let’s set ourselves up for success with one of the most impactful tools: preparation!

🌟 WEEK 5: Share a Meal Prep or Snack Win

Planning ahead helps reduce stress, curb cravings, and makes it easier to stay on track with your goals. Whether it’s prepping a full meal or just having your snacks ready—it all counts.

✅ Prepped 1 lunch or dinner for the week
✅ Portioned 2 high-protein snacks
✅ Made a 2 grab-and-go breakfasts
✅ Stocked your fridge with ready-to-eat options

💬 Post a photo or tell us about something you prepped this week that made healthy eating easier!

07/24/2025

🌟 Happy Pioneer Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate the strength and courage of those who came before us—and the strength within each of you on your bariatric journey. Keep pushing forward. You're paving a new path every day!

07/22/2025

🍤 Quick Recipe Idea: Prawn, Broccoli & Cashew Stir-Fry! 🥦

This easy, protein-packed stir-fry is great for bariatric eating—light, low in carbs, and full of flavor!

Tips:
🔪 Chop small for easier chewing
🥣 Skip or reduce cashews if needed
🥦 Pair with cauliflower rice if tolerated

👉 Try it here: https://www.cookedandloved.com/recipes/prawn-stir-fry-broccoli-cashews/

Tried it? Let us know how you liked it or what you changed!

This healthy broccoli and prawn stir fry with cashew nuts is quick, easy, perfect for a midweek dinner. It's Paleo, gluten-free, keto and Whole30 friendly.

07/20/2025

🧠 SUMMER MINI HABIT CHALLENGE – WEEK 4 ✨
We’ve focused on food, movement, and hydration—now it’s time to strengthen the most powerful tool in your journey: your mindset.

🌟 WEEK 4: Practice a Positive Affirmation Each Day

What you say to yourself matters. Positive affirmations can help you stay focused, build self-confidence, and reframe negative thoughts.

🗣️ Try starting your day with one of these:
💬 “I am making progress, not aiming for perfection.”
💬 “I am strong, capable, and worthy of this journey.”
💬 “Each choice I make supports the life I want to live.”
💬 “I forgive myself and keep moving forward.”

✅ Write it on a sticky note
✅ Say it in the mirror
✅ Set it as your phone wallpaper
✅ Repeat it whenever you need a boost

💬 Share your favorite affirmation below or tell us how it helped you this week. Let’s encourage each other!