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Everything you need to know about living your best post-op bariatric surgery life.

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Pro Tip for Post Op Success

Take care of yourself. Feed your family good food. CHANGE the entire dynamic of your home. STOP killing your kids with the same weapon you were using to kill yourself. SHOW them you aren’t weird, that being HEALTHY isn’t eating different food.
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How to Recognize Satiety aka Satisfaction

I want to point out something many of you might not even know you are doing. Mindless Eating and Grazing is a behavior that will stop our weight loss faster than almost anything you can do.
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Bariatric Eating: We're More Than Just a Facebook Group

We've got the real life tools and experience that you can use to get over the mountain you face. We've been helping post ops for over 20 years and we can help you too!

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FAQ: How is Inspire protein powder different or BETTER?

"I am using another brand of protein that doesn't taste very good but it also causes my stomach to rumble and I sometimes have to run to the bathroom. I am afraid to try yet another brand and waste more money. WHAT DO I DO?"

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It's All Fun & Games 'til Your Jeans Don't Fit!

There is no Easy Button, there is no Magic Wand, there is No Pill. No one is going to save you, you have to save yourself!

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Bye-Bye Batwings! A Bariatric Workout You Can Do!

Those arms aren't going to tone themselves!
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Don't Be a Food Cheat

All giddy with excitement because you are still *loosing weight* while eating foods that you love that you know created your morbid obesity... is stupid.

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The 5 C's of Bariatric Regain

The 5 C's of Bariatric Regain

Bad habits and Regain start with the Five C's: Cocky, Cavalier, Combative, Complacent, and Comfortable. These are the choices that are keeping you from maintaining or getting to your goal weight.
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Halloween is JUST the Beginning

Even though we are STILL AT HOME, there seems to be Halloween Candy EVERYWHERE I LOOK.
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You Didn't Have Surgery to Eat Like a Barbie Doll

I just read a great post in our Facebook Support group that made me sad.

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FAQ: What happens when I lose the weight? How do I maintain?

This is a very common question in our Facebook Groups, so donít feel bad if youíve wondered this too!

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IS the Struggle Real?

I hear a lot of folks say that the 'The Struggle is Real' but seriously... how real is the post op struggle? IS the Struggle Real?
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Bariatric Recipes Advice, Rants & Support Podcast: Real Talk