Tag Archives: Ben Akey

What is a year worth to you?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Erin Akey

We are a society that is all about instant gratification. Fast food, microwaves, instant grits (southerners) , instant coffee, get rich quick schemes (that never work FYI), and the list goes on and on and on. Many people want a … Continue reading →

Happy Anniversary To Me! WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG???!!!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Erin Akey

On this day a year ago, there were a lot of thoughts going through my head. Flashback to about six weeks before – I was not happy with my physical health. I was a few months out from back surgery … Continue reading →

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Very tough choices and the blessings that come from doing things God’s way and not our own!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Erin Akey

For those who are not in Ben and I’s closest inner circle, you are probably not aware of the huge changes that have transpired in our lives over the past year, and especially the past seven months. We have made … Continue reading →

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Has it really been a year???? Thank you does not really cover it for me!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Erin Akey

Today is a really big day in my life. One year ago today, I was hosting “Fit Living” radio, just starting the Bariatric Breakthrough Challenge conference series, teaching different support groups on the Gulf Coast with Ben, just opening my … Continue reading →

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Can YOU cut the crud?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Erin Akey

We eat so much crud in this country. I do not think many of us realize just how many chemicals and how much garbage we take in on a daily basis. I am convinced that the large amount of processed … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl menu can be SUPER HEALTHY!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Erin Akey

We always have friends and family over for the Super Bowl. The Bariatric Guru family loves to host this event. While I admit that I really have no connection to either team, I am always up for an excuse to … Continue reading →

Posted in Notes from the Guru, Uncategorized | Tagged bariatric guru, Ben Akey, erin akey, GETTING HEALTHY, healthy tailgate food, obese children, obesity, Super Bowl food | 3 Comments

My Happy Birthday to Benjamin Akey!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Erin Akey

Today is my husband’s 51st birthday. This year, we made an agreement of no birthday or Christmas gifts to each other. We are taking a family cruise Jan 1st and that is our gift to each other. We are … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Walt Disney and thanks for the memories!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Erin Akey

Ben and I get a lot of questions about our love of all things related to Walt Disney World and Disney in general. It is even more prevalent in our home at Christmas time. Christmas is so special anyway to … Continue reading →

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The two most important words in bariatric surgery- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Erin Akey

This past weekend was such a wonderful time for me. I was honored to be a speaker at the ObesityHelp.com event in Long Island NY. What was the best part of the weekend? There is truly no way to narrow … Continue reading →

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NOT a morning person? Here are some tips to help you GET UP and WORKOUT!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Erin Akey

I have never been a morning person. Well, I guess I need to clarify that a bit, I am not a waking up person. That is really what it is. It does not really matter what time I get up, … Continue reading →

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