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Every Meal Does NOT Need to be Thanksgiving

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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The MYTH of 'Everything in Moderation'

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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It's All Fun & Games 'til Your Jeans Don't 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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Do we ever THINK like a Slim person?

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!

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

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!

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 Happy 4th of July is all up to YOU!

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!

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!

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

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

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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