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Stimulating Happiness

There are plenty of opportunities to increase your happiness after getting weight loss surgery like Lap Band. Florida is home to the happiest place on earth, and while Mickey and Minnie might be a few hours from Jacksonville there are plenty of opportunities right here to add more happiness to your life.
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Planked Salmon Burger

Place salmon in food processor and pulse until it just begins to bind together. Add garlic, onions, mustard, bread crumbs, seasoning, lemon juice, egg white, and dill. Pulse until well combined. Form into 8 patties and refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours.
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The Pick-Me-Up Playlist

If you’re starting to be more active after Lap Band, Florida is one of the very best places to do it. Though summers can be sweltering in the Sunshine State, it’s tough to resist the pull of our bright blue sunny skies, endless sandy beaches and the greenery that seems to force itself into every[...]
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Failure by Any Other Name: Success.

When asked about his failed attempts at creating a light bulb, Thomas Edison replied “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” This now famous quote is so insightful to the weight loss process. You’ve dieted, you’ve worked out, you’ve tried the latest fads and miracle products—none of them work. That[...]
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Three Reasons to Exercise Outside

After you’ve recovered from band surgery and are ready to start your weight loss exercise routine, you have an important decision to make: inside or outside? Though the stifling temperatures of July in Jacksonville can make it a hard choice, the sunshine and bright blue skies of summer still beckon us outdoors. We flock to[...]
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After Band Surgery, Get Walking

To some people, walking is walking—there’s nothing too special or too exciting about it. However, walking to stay in shape after LAP Band surgery can be as fun and as beneficial to your health as you make it. Weight loss surgery patients can spice up their walking routine this summer by trying out alternative forms[...]
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Unlocking your Inner Artist

Art has been a part of every major culture since the dawn of man, used as a means of expressing our deepest, most inexpressible feelings. From primitive cave paintings to elegant Renaissance perfection and the contemporary works of today, art has provided us with a way to convey that which cannot be put into words[...]
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You are Who You Hang With

Have you ever wondered if your body weight is in any way influenced by the people you surround yourself with? New research shows a person’s circle of friends can potentially influence his or her body weight. Specifically, the study revealed students were more likely to gain weight if they had friends who were heavier than[...]
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Fun Fitness Alternatives

Summer is finally here and it’s heating up in Jacksonville, but for some band surgery patients, workouts might actually be cooling down. Part of maintaining weight loss efforts through physical fitness is making sure to keep your workout routines exciting and engaging. If you feel like your fitness routine is lacking in pleasure this summer,[...]
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Keep Cool this Summer When Exercising in the Heat

Summer is almost here and the temperatures in Jacksonville are already beginning to reach record-breaking numbers. Exercising on a regular basis helps bariatric surgery patients stay in shape and on track with weight loss efforts. Unfortunately, exercising in the Florida heat can really make your workouts uncomfortable and ultimately inhibit your performance. Though many people[...]
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