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

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7 Steps to Regain Control and Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals After Bariatric Surgery

If you've had bariatric surgery and find yourself not quite where you want to be with your weight, don't worry. You can get back on track by following these simple...
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Soft Foods: The Foundation of a Healthy Post-Bariatric Diet

After undergoing bariatric surgery, it's crucial to follow a proper diet progression that includes liquid, puree, and soft foods. However, there seems to be some confusion among post-operative patients regarding...
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The Modified Keto: A Safe and Effective Low-Carb Diet for Post-Bariatric Patients

If you have had bariatric surgery, you might be wondering if the popular keto diet is right for you. The truth is, keto might not be the best choice for...
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Navigating the Role of Fat in Your Diet: Striking a Balance for Health

Fat, often vilified and misunderstood, plays a crucial role in our diets. While it contains the highest concentration of calories, it's essential to monitor our fat intake carefully. In recent...
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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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The Honeymoon Phase 

The real goal of weight loss surgery is to take 100 pounds off your back while you get your act together and change your relationship with food and your habits and lifestyle in general. 

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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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Why do we drink Inspire Protein Shakes?

You may have wondered why the emphasis is so heavy on Protein and why we rely & recommend Inspire Protein Drinks as a source of protein.
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FAQ: Do vitamin patches work?

Can we absorb vitamins and minerals through our skin by using one of those multivitamin patches I have heard of?

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