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FAQ:  Can I add fruit to Inspire shakes while on the Inspire Diet?

FAQ: Can I add fruit to Inspire shakes while on the Inspire Diet?

I get bored with the same thing all the time. Can I add fruit to my Inspire shakes when I am on the Inspire Diet?
FAQ: Can I take my protein powder on a flight?

FAQ: Can I take my protein powder on a flight?

What do we do about taking protein powder on a flight? Cruise? Out of the country?

FAQ: What does everybody mix with their Inspire protein powder?

FAQ: What does everybody mix with their Inspire protein powder?

As for liquid of choice. It is completely up to your preference and what your intentions are for weight loss. This is about being Mindful of Calories but you have to LIKE the taste too.

FAQ:  Why can't I talk about other brands of protein drinks?

FAQ: Why can't I talk about other brands of protein drinks?

I didn't say anything bad, I was just trying to find out who else drinks the protein I buy at Walmart. I thought this was a Support Group!

FAQ: What's Wrong With Toast???  My Nut said I can have toast!

FAQ: What's Wrong With Toast??? My Nut said I can have toast!

Frequently we have people who joined our groups asking for help to lose weight or their regain who fight with us to hang on to toast in their diets (or Tortillas, or Crackers, or Noodles or a bowl of Oatmeal) and get upset with us when we tell them NO.

Bariatric Eating Workout Video 1

Bariatric Eating Workout Video 1

I wish I could push a button and be a size 10 with no backfat, eat what I wanted and lay around in the evenings watching TV or goofing off on Facebook...  I wish... I wish... I wish... fat chance.

Back On Track Attitude Adjustment

Back On Track Attitude Adjustment

I knew it would take more than just a food plan, as there are no more magic buttons beans or pills left after you have had bariatric surgery. It takes hard work and I don't mean it in the 'surgery is hard work' regard. Here are some important things we have to handle before we get to the Inspire Diet.

FAQ: I Started Exercising And GAINED Weight, Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

FAQ: I Started Exercising And GAINED Weight, Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

No! Muscle doesn't weigh any more than anything else. One pound of muscle weighs the same as one pound of fat.

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