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The Scale. Friend? Or Enemy?

The Scale. Friend? Or Enemy?

Look, we get it. There's no better feeling than getting on the scale and seeing a change in the "right" direction.
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How to get back on path to goal weight after bariatric surgery.

How to get back on path to goal weight after bariatric surgery.

If you had surgery a few years ago and are not where you’d like to be with your weight, here is where to begin. First of all, Keto is too...
Carb Confusion? Free Fruit & Veg Cheatsheet!

Carb Confusion? Free Fruit & Veg Cheatsheet!

Hate to drop this bomb BUT...  fruit smoothies slow your weight loss and sweet potatoes make you hungry!
Stop Grazing!

Stop Grazing!

It is critical for all of us to Stop Grazing! It is the kiss of death for a bariatric post op. We have talked about so many of you having...
Four "Hard NO" Foods for Bariatric Eating

Four "Hard NO" Foods for Bariatric Eating

Carve Out Some Hard No Foods. Here is a flip of the usual mindset for you to consider. Open mind... and think about this. If it does not make sense,...
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FAQ: How is Inspire protein powder different or BETTER?

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?"

Willpower or Resolve?

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

Bariatric Surgery ONLY Makes Your Stomach Smaller!

Bariatric Surgery ONLY Makes Your Stomach Smaller!

Bariatric surgery ONLY makes your stomach smaller - otherwise you're exactly the same!
Why You Do Not Meet Your Goals.

Why You Do Not Meet Your Goals.

You may have never had a chance of getting to your pie in the sky random goal. Here's how to set meaningful goals and get there! 

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EAT Your Vitamins

EAT Your Vitamins

A bunch of carrots trumps a bunch of pills.

Bariatric Recipes Advice, Rants & Support Podcast: Real Talk