A person in a cozy sweater holds a shiny red and green apple in one hand while standing near a woven basket filled with various apples in a natural outdoor setting.

Weight Loss Flavors of Fall: Apples

Alex Brecher
Today is the first day of autumn, and that means deliciousness and weight loss. How so? Take apples, for example, since their peak season is begin...
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Simplify Your Weight Loss Journey: How The BariatricPal Store Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

Alex Brecher
Losing weight can be a challenging goal to achieve, and it's often difficult to find the right tools and support. That's where The BariatricPal Sto...
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A woman in a turquoise sports bra with a towel around her neck looks confused while holding a scale, standing in a bright room with light-colored walls.

Losing Inches But Not Losing Weight

Alex Brecher
One of the most frustrating things in the world is trying to lose weight but not seeing progress on the scale. It can feel so unfair to work hard o...
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A woman in a pink tank top smiles as she holds a fork with a salad, looking content while preparing to eat from a bowl of fresh greens and cherry tomatoes.

Ten Foods That Fuel Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
If you’re trying to lose weight, you might appreciate a boost in metabolism or some support in burning more fat. Some weight loss medications or su...
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Three glasses of meal replacement shakes in varying colors—white, beige, and brown—are placed on a dark surface, accompanied by silver spoons with powder beside each glass.

Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
When you’re on the go or in a hurry, you might look to meal replacements to satisfy hunger and help you get the protein and other nutrients you nee...
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Fat Burning Supplements

Fat Burning Supplements

Alex Brecher
When you're losing weight, you need to get the most from your efforts. Diet and exercise go a long way in helping you reach your weight loss goals ...
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Two women stand side by side against a pink background; one leans in to whisper to the other, who looks surprised, both wearing patterned shirts and jeans, conveying a sense of secrecy and curiosity.

Should I Tell People I'm Having Weight Loss Surgery?

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing choice that may have been the most important choice so far in your life. It is expensive, takes a lifelong com...
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A gloved hand holds a surgical scalpel above a model of a stomach, surrounded by medical tools like a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer on a white background, illustrating bariatric surgery.

Bariatric Surgery: Not the Easy Way Out

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery can sound like the easy way out, but that is far from true. Despite what many people think, it takes a lot of work to become a we...
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A hand holds a marker, writing the words "diet" and "weight loss" prominently among various related terms like "fitness," "nutrition," and "calories," emphasizing themes of health and weight management.

Why Am I Not Losing Weight After Weight Loss Surgery?

Alex Brecher
The weeks or months after weight loss surgery can lead to tremendous weight loss. It can be motivating and lead to enormous gains in health and ene...
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Top Fruit Drinks and Smoothies for Post WLS

Top Fruit Drinks and Smoothies for Post WLS

Alex Brecher
A low-carb, high-protein diet is standard after weight loss surgery, and that makes it nearly impossible to fit in many fruits and fruit juices due...
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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 ...
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What Is a Pouch Reset Diet?

What Is a Pouch Reset Diet?

Alex Brecher
Have you experienced weight regain after you successfully lost weight following weight loss surgery? It is certainly common, and unbelievably frus...
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