Portion Control for WLS Success

Portion Control for WLS Success

Alex Brecher
The post-op weight loss surgery diet has a lot of rules, including how much protein to eat, which foods are allowed or not, and how much fluid to consume. Portion control is another important aspect. By knowing exactly how much you are eating of ...
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Small Changes with the Biggest Impact

Small Changes with the Biggest Impact

Alex Brecher
It is great to be gung-ho about losing a lot of weight, especially going into the beginning of the year if weight loss is one of your New Year’s Resolutions. However, it’s tough to change long-lasting habits, and trying to overturn your entire li...
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Setting Yourself Up for Weight Loss Success

Setting Yourself Up for Weight Loss Success

Alex Brecher
Desire to lose weight and knowledge about what to eat go a long way, but they may not be enough for weight loss success,  Quick and Easy Meals Have you ever been so busy or had such a strong craving that you went to a restaurant or prepared a fro...
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Snack Bags for Success: Great-Tasting Portion Control

Snack Bags for Success: Great-Tasting Portion Control

Alex Brecher
The right snacks can be key to weight loss success. Well-chosen snacks can reduce hunger and provide needed nutrients, especially after weight loss surgery when the stomach pouch is too small to hold a large meal.  Snacks can spell trouble if the...
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Proper Portions After Weight Loss Surgery

Proper Portions After Weight Loss Surgery

Alex Brecher
Almost everything about your diet changes after weight loss surgery. High-protein, low-carb foods become the norm, and sugary, greasy foods are out. Portions may be dramatically smaller, too.  The Reasons for Smaller Portions Smaller portions hav...
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Slow Control Utensils for Weight Loss Help

Slow Control Utensils for Weight Loss Help

Alex Brecher
After weight loss surgery and whenever you are trying to lose weight, how you eat can be as important as what you eat. Eating more slowly can help with weight loss, but it can be difficult to retrain yourself to slow down. Slow Control Smart Uten...
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Warming Protein Entrees for Cool Nights

Warming Protein Entrees for Cool Nights

Alex Brecher
On Sunday morning, Daylight Savings Time ended and Standard Time returned for most of the country. That means it will now be good and dark at dinner-time, and, as winter nears, chilly or downright cold. Warming dinners may be just what the doctor...
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Yumbox Lunch Boxes for Back-to-School Weight Loss

Yumbox Lunch Boxes for Back-to-School Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
As summer draws to a close and school is starting in many parts of the country, it is a good time to think about weight loss, especially at lunch. Students, teachers, and parents with school-aged children at home may already be thinking about bac...
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Simpler Weight Loss with PortionMate

Simpler Weight Loss with PortionMate

Alex Brecher
Portion size may be the most important factor in weight loss. The right portions can keep calories and carbs in check while making sure your protein intake stays up. PortionMate Bariatric Care helps with that as you get measuring rings and a use ...
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BariatricPal Portion Control Plate

BariatricPal Portion Control Plate

Alex Brecher
How much easier would weight loss be if you did not have to think about it so much? What if you had a plate that told you what to eat at each meal? Would you be able to stick to your diet more easily? The BariatricPal Portion Control Plate lets y...
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Coolers, Lunch Bags, and More for Weight Loss Meals On-the-Go

Coolers, Lunch Bags, and More for Weight Loss Meals On-the-Go

Alex Brecher
Making your own meals is one of the most important things you can do for weight loss, but what happens when you are not going to be at home? Your traditional choices were to order an unhealthy meal from a restaurant or bring along a portable snac...
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