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Help Yourself Say No

Posted: Jan 25 in Weight Loss Tips by

Visiting your lap band surgeons in Jacksonville and having weight loss surgery can be the first step toward turning into the person you want to become. However, keep in mind that not only a change in your weight but also a change in your attitude may be necessary. Many overweight individuals develop coping methods, such as being very aggressive, being a doormat or making jokes about their weight.

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Cheri: Vertical Sleeve Success

Posted: Jan 23 in Success Stories by

At the age of 23 and a few months after the birth of my second child, I unexpectedly had to have a total hysterectomy. This is when I began to gain the largest part of my weight. I was weighing approximately 200 pounds and I began having headaches. So I decided to get my eyes examined. That is when my world turned upside down.

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Losing Weight Can Fight Gum Disease

Posted: Jan 11 in Weight Loss Tips by

Being overweight or obese can cause a wide variety of health conditions, many of which one may not automatically connect to their excess weight. However, undergoing bariatric surgery such as the Lap Band procedure in Jacksonville can help relieve many of these health burdens, including gum disease.

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Setting a New Year’s Resolution

Posted: Jan 02 in Weight Loss Tips by

Every year as January approaches, it is a great time to step aside from our hectic schedules and set a few goals for the New Year. Many people start off the New Year strong, but by the time February has come around they have already forgotten what they were so excited about.

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Tips to Survive the Holiday Season

Posted: Dec 21 in Weight Loss Tips by

This time of year can bring a variety of emotions for different people. There are those people who absolutely love this time of year and boast that it is their favorite season of all. However, there are also many people who experience a sense of sadness and loss, or feel lonely and isolated during the holiday season.

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Preventing Weight Gain during the Holidays

Posted: Dec 19 in Weight Loss Tips by

The holiday season is a great time for joy and catching up with friends and family. It is also a great time to eat. Many people end up gaining five to ten pounds during the holiday season due to all the rich and tasty food they eat. However, you can avoid putting on these holiday pounds by following a few basic steps.

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Reach your Weight Loss Goal

Posted: Dec 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you would like to reach your weight loss goal, you should make sure that you are realistic in your expectations when you set your goal. Having weight loss surgery in Jacksonville can help if you are obese and have a large amount of weight to lose. Your surgeon can help you determine a realistic time frame in which you will meet your weight loss goal.

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Tips to Survive the Holidays

Posted: Nov 24 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you are looking to lose weight in Jacksonville, you may be dreading the holidays. This time of year is notorious for wrecking diets and taking its toll on the best intentions. By following these tips, you can navigate your way through the parties and get-togethers without adding on a bunch of extra pounds. You may even find yourself losing weight!

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Social Support May Help Weight Loss

Posted: Oct 18 in Weight Loss Tips by

Being overweight may seem like a strictly physical problem, but often psychological factors have a big impact on a patient’s ability to lose weight. A recent study by Ohio State University reported that a group of lab mice with an enriching and engaging social environment lost more weight than the group who lived a sedentary lifestyle. Although an increase in physical activity certainly contributed to the weight loss, the most significant difference was that the social group of mice only had energy-burning fat as opposed to energy-storing fat.

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Study Revels Possibility of Safe Weight While Pregnant

Posted: Aug 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

Certain obese women may be able to lose weight even while pregnant, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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