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Common Walking Pains

After having bariatric surgery or another form of weight loss surgery, it is important to ensure that you have a good exercise plan in place. Walking is a great way to enjoy the beautiful weather in Jacksonville while burning calories. The following are five of the most common walking problems and their solutions.
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Weight Loss Traps

Even the best weight loss intentions can get derailed when faced with distractions, temptations and traps. Even those of you who have had weight loss surgery in Jacksonville, Florida to lose weight will find that there will be lures to get you off track with your weight loss goals. Becoming more knowledgeable of these lures[...]
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‘Thrifty’ Gene May Make You Fat

You may not be in as much control of your weight as previously thought. Scientists studying a gene labeled CRTC3, more commonly known as ‘thrifty gene’, are finding that this gene helped our ancestors survive through famines, by allowing the body to store excess fat.
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Achieve Your Weight-Loss Goals

Bariatric surgery is increasingly popular in Jacksonville, Florida. It is one of the most effective methods for helping obese people meet their weight loss and health goals. The path to weight loss through bariatric surgery can be a long one and it is helpful to develop a habit of goal setting and achievement early on[...]
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Exercising through the Holidays

The holidays are known to be a time of over-indulgences, which can spell disaster for someone that has recently undergone weight loss surgery. Additionally, if your calendar is filled to the brim, it can be difficult to get to the gym. Most bariatric surgeons recommend that you try to work at least 30 minutes of[...]
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Lap Band Surgery Improves Mental Function

Already known for providing more health benefits than just weight loss, a recent study expands the possible advantages of Lap Band surgery to include improved mental health. Laparoscopic gastric banding is less invasive than other forms of weight loss surgery, leading to faster recovery time, minimal scarring, and less chance for post-operative infections. Additionally, Lap[...]
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How to Battle Cravings

Most of us have dealt with food cravings or those urges to consume some type of inappropriate food while on a prescribed weight loss plan. What exactly makes up a craving? What causes the urge to grab that bowl of ice cream, reach for a bag of chips, or drive through a hamburger place and[...]
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Exercise after Lap Band Surgery

Per the research of Dr. Robert Cywes, when starting to exercise after getting lap band surgery it is important to start slow. A good exercise to start with is walking. Walking does not need to be long or tiring, as short walks are fine to start with, but gradually increase your time and distance. Even[...]
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