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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 […]

To lose weight, it is time to become a student once again. Learning how to lose weight is much like learning any other sort of new skill. If you want to be successful, then you need to put aside what you think you know and focus on what you can learn. Being open-minded is absolutely […]

Weight loss surgery changes many aspects of your life, including your diet and exercise habits. For many people who have weight loss surgery, exercise isn’t a big part of their life prior to their bariatric procedure. This means that in addition to undergoing a great many dietary changes post-surgery, you also may find yourself learning […]

After having weight loss surgery, you will be expected to keep up with a healthier lifestyle by making significant changes to your diet and exercise habits. The bariatric procedure will do a great deal to support your weight loss efforts, but without dietary and exercise changes you are not going to see the same results […]