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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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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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Bariatric Eating: We're More Than Just a Facebook Group

We've got the real life tools and experience that you can use to get over the mountain you face. We've been helping post ops for over 20 years and we can help you too!

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3 Harsh Facts You Need To Accept

This one is going to sting because it's probably what you need to hear the most right now.

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Carb Confusion? Free Fruit & Veg Cheatsheet!

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