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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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Consistency Is Key

A lot of people struggle with motivation and not understanding what it actually takes to get to goal and stay there. 
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Fried Shrimp, Whale Fries & Birthday Cake!

It helps to remember that we can have anything we want - but it takes a lot of years for it to be our choice and not our compulsion or obsession.
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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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3 Harsh Facts You Need To Accept

This one is going to sting because it's probably what you need to hear the most right now.

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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: How can you eat all that? That's a lot of food!

Ouch. Sadly this is an all too common comment written when someone PROUDLY shares a photo of their amazing meal in our Facebook Support Groups.

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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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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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