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Boosting Self-Esteem To Boost Weight Loss Success

Posted: Nov 02 in Gastric Band Blog by

Achieving weight loss success means making a drastic change to the way you live your life. It’s not necessarily an easy change to make, but changing how you feel about yourself can make it easier. Boosting your self esteem can make it easier to lose weight because you understand that you’re worth the tough choices. [...]

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Why We Eat When We Are Stressed

Posted: Sep 18 in Gastric Band Blog by

Do you find yourself reaching for a box of crackers or ice cream when you are experiencing stress? If so, you are not alone. Many of us eat when we experience unpleasant emotions; it is a coping mechanism that makes us feel better. At the center of this mechanism is our body’s response to stress and [...]

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Relaxation Techniques to Control Eating

Posted: Sep 02 in Gastric Band Blog by

Identifying your stressors is only part of the package when it comes to dealing with pressure or anxiety in your life. Learning some coping mechanisms is the next step in getting a good grip on stress. There are many different kinds of relaxation techniques out there, and finding the one that works best for you [...]

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Why Are Support Groups So Helpful After Lap Band Surgery?

Posted: Aug 12 in Gastric Band Blog by

Joining a support group can be a great way to help you get through the time following your lap band surgery. Navigating your new lifestyle can be so much easier when you have people to share your concerns with. It can also be a lot of fun to celebrate successes together! You can really benefit from the [...]

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5 Exercises You Can Do While Talking On The Phone

Posted: Aug 05 in Gastric Band Blog by

Sometimes doing two things at once can help make the time go by more quickly. If you struggle with fitting in activity during the day, why not pick up the phone and call a friend – then sneak in some exercises while you chat? It will make doing the activity more pleasant if you have [...]

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Staying with a Plan in Difficult Times

Posted: Jul 20 in Gastric Band Blog by

Life itself is often the biggest obstacle people face when trying to lose weight after gastric band surgery. While a diet plan may be predictable and unchanging, life is not and that constant variance is often the cause of lapses in judgment and potential diet failure. A sudden death in the family, a job loss, [...]

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Cheating the LAP-BAND with High Calorie Liquids

Posted: Jul 10 in Gastric Band Blog by

No diet or exercise routine is fool-proof. Likewise, there are ways to hurt the success of your weight loss surgery. In the case of LAP-BANDs, one of the easiest ways to sabotage your own success involves a cup, a straw, and high-calorie goodies. LAP-BANDs create a small pouch at the top of your stomach. That [...]

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Chart Your Success

Posted: Jul 08 in Gastric Band Blog by

After your weight loss surgery, you have a meal plan that you follow every day. Just because you have a routine doesn’t mean you can’t make it a little more fun to follow. Use a piece of posterboard and make a colorful chart with everything you need to eat in a day. Don’t forget to [...]

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How to Say No – and Mean It

Posted: Jun 20 in Gastric Band Blog by

Embarking on a new lifestyle following weight loss surgery offers many opportunities to create a whole new you. One of the new aspects of yourself you can explore is your assertiveness. This is especially helpful when it comes to saying no – and meaning it. Rather than looking at yourself as a victim of circumstance, [...]

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Finding Time for Yourself

Posted: May 06 in Gastric Band Blog by

Successful weight loss after bariatric surgery means adopting new behaviors and habits that will make you healthier and happier. In this work-a-day world, it can often seem impossible to carve out time for yourself. But it isn’t impossible and it is necessary to allow yourself some personal time in order to keep your stress level, [...]

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