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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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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

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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Let's Go to Safeway - How to Shop

How can folks who have lived a lifetime with morbid obesity be expected to suddenly KNOW what they need to buy at the grocery store? Let's go to Safeway with sale flyers in hand and talk!
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Still Digging Your Grave with your Teeth?

The Easy Way Out Is To Change, Not Have More Surgery! 

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Mad Label Skills: Yogurt

It's All Greek to me

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FAQ: Can I use HONEY instead of artificial sweetener?

Which sweetener is best to use after bariatric surgery? I don't like artificial sweeteners, can I use Honey or just a little regular sugar?

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Lose Weight on Your Vacation!

Is it a coincidence that there are more 'large people' at the Lido Deck Buffet? Probably not.
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How to Lose 8 Pounds Fast

We get it. Sometimes we wake up and realize that things are absolutely out of control. One day you’re only 5 pounds up, but then you blink your eyes and...
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How to Outsmart the Holiday Food Pushers!

They may appear innocent but Grandma, Grandpa and your terribly jealous 'fat' sister can be brutal when it comes to your sticking to your guns.

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