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Tips to Survive the Holidays

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[...]
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The Importance of Protein

Protein is a fundamental source of a healthy diet, and a healthy body. In order to burn more fat on a daily basis, it is important to build muscle mass. Protein has amino acids, and this helps it to build your muscles so that your metabolism is working faster when you are at rest—which helps[...]
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Benefits of Hand Weights While Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise. The low impact nature of walking makes it a great choice for almost anyone, whether you have almost reached your weight loss goal or have just undergone lap band surgery in Jacksonville. While walking is a great way to improve your lower body and burn calories, this exercise[...]
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Recipe Tips for a High Fiber Diet

When trying to lose weight through medical weight loss programs in Jacksonville, it is important to find nutritious foods that are good for your health and your waist line. Fiber is an example of this type of food. Foods that are high in fiber boast a variety of health benefits, including lowered bad cholesterol levels[...]
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Stay Away from Fast Food to Lose Weight

Living in close proximity to fast food restaurants actually has a direct effect on an individual’s consumption of fast food, according to a report released this summer. The study was conducted by the group Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) between 1985 and 2001. Monitoring over 5000 residents of Chicago, Oakland, Minneapolis and[...]
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At Home Work Out Tips

A weight loss surgeon will tell any of his patients that consistent daily exercise is vital to recovery and sustained weight loss. Lap band surgery is just the first step to a healthy lifestyle. Following a consistent, daily exercise regimen is essential to keeping the weight off, but many of those who have had weight-loss[...]
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Social Support May Help Weight Loss

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[...]
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New Office Location in Valdosta, Georgia

As of October 3, 2011 Jacksonville Surgical Associates will be opening a new office location in Valdosta, Georgia. At the moment, former weight loss surgery patients have had no local resource for follow up care, but Dr. Cywes and Dr. Pinnar will now be able to fill this void. Valdosta Bariatrics will offer a variety[...]
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