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Brisk and blustery winter weather isn’t the most motivating or inviting backdrop for an outdoor workout. If you’d rather cozy up indoors than get out and exercise, you’re not alone. It’s easy to slip into a state of hibernation during

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Junk food is just that: junk. When you habitually consume junk food, you’re loading your body with unnecessary amounts of sugar, fat, salt and chemical food additives. Junk food cravings can quickly kill any weight loss plan, but the drawbacks

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Weight loss consistently ranks among the most popular New Year’s resolutions. With the holiday season over, the turning calendar represents a fresh start for those looking to make improvements in their personal lives — including many people who are looking

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Is your New Year’s resolution to lose weight? If so, you’re in good company. Weight loss was the second most popular resolution for Americans for 2018. Although they're made with good intentions, only about eight percent of New Year’s resolutions

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How to Stay on Track for Your Weight Loss Goals The holidays are a time for celebration and connecting with the people we love. However, that also means that the holidays often involve large meals and treat-laden parties, both of

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Bariatric surgery is a life-changing, often life-saving procedure for obese patients who have been unable to lose weight with traditional weight loss strategies. An estimated 228,000 people underwent a bariatric surgery procedure in 2017 (up from about 16,000 in 2005),

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Soda and energy drinks may give you the boost you feel you need to get through the day, but,unfortunately, there is no nutritional benefit to consuming these sugary beverages. Soda and energy drinks are empty calories. The satisfaction they offer

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While some may view weight loss surgery as the “easy way out,” that notion is nothing more than a myth. Achieving weight loss surgery success entails not only reaching your weight loss goal but also maintaining that weight loss. As

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For many people — particularly those affected by obesity — it can be difficult to achieve long-term weight loss or maintain weight loss through diet and exercise alone. The National Institutes of Health Experts Panel recognizes bariatric surgery as an

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As with any medical procedure, bariatric surgery can come with some unpleasant or uncomfortable side effects following the procedure. Some bariatric patients may feel tired or weak after surgery. While this may be common, it is not normal and should

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