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Golden roasted whole chicken on a plate with tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers, and lettuce in the background.

Every Meal Does NOT Need to be Thanksgiving

I am a really good cook but some of the meals that some of you prepare and post in our BE Support Group on Facebook are EXHAUSTING.

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Graphic showing two women eating salad and pizza beside bold text reading Why EIM is Bariatric Baloney!

The MYTH of 'Everything in Moderation'

When you smile and say "Everything in Moderation", is it more likely before diving into a Grilled Salmon Salad... or a Pepperoni Pizza? Be honest with yourself and lets talk about this one.
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Two women in black undergarments stand side by side, each holding out oversized jeans to show a contrast in fit.

It's All Fun & Games 'til Your Jeans Don't Fit!

There is no Easy Button, there is no Magic Wand, there is No Pill. No one is going to save you, you have to save yourself!

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Two women in pink outfits interact in front of a silhouette; one holds a plate of fruit while the other measures her waist with a tape, suggesting a conversation about health and body image.

Do we ever THINK like a Slim person?

I have often wondered if we are programmed differently.

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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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Quiz: Guess the Deficiency

Take our Quiz: Guess the Bariatric Deficiency! Dark Circles... Tired... Ice Chewing. Ten seconds... 

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A Craving for Ice Chewing Points to Iron Deficiency!

If you have had bariatric surgery, chewing or craving ice is not just a funny habit, it is a common sign of a serious iron deficiency.

 

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A round fruit tart decorated with strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices arranged to resemble the American flag, sits on a dark countertop beside a red cloth and a silver serving tool.

A Happy 4th of July is all up to YOU!

Living with bariatric surgery takes dedication as life includes holidays, anniversaries, vacations, and parties with friends.

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Stop the Comparison!

Domonique Christian, Administrator on BE Support Groups on Facebook, had her Gastric Sleeve Surgery two years ago and has lost over 250 pounds! She is our featured writer...

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You can't hate your way into loving yourself!

Wow, you look GREAT!  Who me? Naaaa, I still have 100 more pounds to lose and LOOK at my arms, all this skin!
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Salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, ham cubes, cheese, sliced eggs, and creamy dressing on top.

Choose ONE Fat... Not Two... Not Three. ONE.

Only a Bariatric Post op can turn SALAD into a 'bacon cheese ranch' fat bomb and not even realize what they've done.

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It's All in the "Why" - Coke Zero Sugar - Not My Trigger

"I am going to share something with you all. It is not a ëconfessioní because I did nothing wrong, but I want to start a conversation."  - Matt Frassica, Admin Bariatric Eating Support on Facebook    

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