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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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Quarantine Question: Have You Already Gained Weight?

If you said YES, it's time for some reality. If your weight loss has only STALLED, understand that it won't be long until you're gaining again. So listen up. There...
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Why do we drink Inspire Protein Shakes?

You may have wondered why the emphasis is so heavy on Protein and why we rely & recommend Inspire Protein Drinks as a source of protein.
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FAQ: My hair is falling out...

My hair is falling out in handfuls, what can I do besides cry?

I am 7 months post op and my beautiful long hair is falling out in handfuls. I find it all over the floors of my house and I can see my scalp. I want to cry. 

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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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Carb Confusion? Free Fruit & Veg Cheatsheet!

Hate to drop this bomb BUT...  fruit smoothies slow your weight loss and sweet potatoes make you hungry!
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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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Willpower or Resolve?

Do you lick the cat food gravy from your thumb? Is that willpower or resolve? Create a HARD LINE for yourself. Don't. Eat. Them. BOOM.

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FAQ: I Cannot Tolerate The Taste Of Protein Shakes. Now What?

I had bariatric surgery in 2001 - back then there was SOY PROTEIN. Funky, beany, stinky, SOY BEAN protein. Yuk. You dealt with it. Done. 

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Bariatric Surgery ONLY Makes Your Stomach Smaller!

Bariatric surgery ONLY makes your stomach smaller - otherwise you're exactly the same!
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EAT Your Vitamins

A bunch of carrots trumps a bunch of pills.

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A Tale of Two Suppers

One of the most common issues we hear about is late night food cravings and an inability to stay on track. We know why but the reason escapes a lot of post-ops.

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