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Coffee is one of the most hotly contested and passion infused drinks on the market. There are those who hate it, those who love it, and those who swear that they could absolutely never live without it. For those in this last camp, the idea of forgoing coffee during your weight loss program may seem a little more than far-fetched; it probably seems downright impossible. Making dietary adjustments is hard, finding time to exercise every day is even harder, but not having that cup of coffee in the morning to help you get going—that is the hardest sell of all. [Read more]

Every couple of years a new weight loss trend starts to get a lot of attention. Sometimes it is thanks to some sort of celebrity endorsement on a supplement that is sure to drain your wallet without making too much of an impact on the scale. At other times it is a behavioral trend—something that […]

When you begin to think about the healthy habits that you need to engage in to lose weight, cutting out your sweets and carbs and increasing how much you move every day are usually at the top of the list. However, these healthy habits are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to […]

When was the last time that you walked into your closet and longingly thought about that old pair of jeans or that beautiful shirt that you would love to wear–after you reach your weight loss goals? There are so many times that we get lost in thought about the things that we will do, the […]

Experiencing trouble with the weight loss process is unfortunately just part of the weight loss process. Just about everyone reaches a barrier in their progress at one point or another. For some, the barrier happens weeks or months into the program. This often means that it is time to reevaluate your program and to see […]

Having a positive mindset can totally change your outlook on the world. When you are focused, clear-headed, and approaching the day with an open mind it becomes much easier to triumph over obstacles, whether they are large or small. The same logic applies to your weight loss surgery program. When you are constantly thinking about […]

When it comes to building your support network, the quality of the relationships that you have counts much more than the number of relationships that you have. While it is great to have a lot of acquaintances or people with whom you may enjoy spending time but who you are not emotionally close, true friendships […]

What motivates you to reach your goals? For some people it is a family member, for others, it is an internal desire to see yourself how you once were—to reach a goal that was once a normal way of life. There are many common motivational factors that we all share, such as the love of […]

Bariatric surgery is the most effective weight loss tool, but as you begin your weight loss journey you may find that weight loss surgery has the ability to change more than just your physical health. The process of losing weight, even with weight loss surgery, will require you to be open to change in many […]

Cravings happen, and they happen to the best of us. After having weight loss surgery you can’t expect that your cravings are going to simply disappear. Rather than attempt to ignore your cravings, or simply hope that they don’t come back to bother you any more, it is a much better strategy to be prepared […]