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

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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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Do you have Fatbrain?

That word? Fatbrain.

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Bariatric Lessons from the 'Clean Plate Club'

Remember being part of the clean plate club? Being told not to waste food? Thought so! 

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Hard Bariatric NO NO NO's You Might Not Want to Hear

Most Support Groups will give you a hug and tell you it is okay that you ate the potatoes & bagel with your eggs because 'you are human' and everyone makes mistakes. We are not that group.

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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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Don't Say 'Cheese'

You are eating wayyyyyy too much cheese! This is not a blame game, but a testament to the fact we didn't know how to eat right and bariatric surgery didn't magically infuse that knowledge.

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Why Meal Prepping May NOT be Helping You

Fun fact: You Do Not Need to Meal Prep to be Successful.

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Bariatric Quick Guide to Portion Size & Hunger

In our Facebook support group, we talk a lot about Portion Size and When to Stop Eating. People have trouble knowing how much food to dish up and whether or not to eat it all as so many of us are 'Clean Plate Club' members.
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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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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?
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