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In order for things to change, YOU MUST change.  If you don’t change, then nothing will change.  IF you will change, EVERYTHING will change for you.

If you eat real food regularly and labeled food sparingly, you will reach your weight loss and health goals.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea — When you have obstructive sleep apnea, you stop breathing for seconds or even minutes while you are sleeping. Usually, you stop each episode by snorting or coughing yourself awake. The cycle can repeat itself five to 30 times per hour throughout the night.

Are there unnecessary things you have gotten used to during the day which you can leave out of your schedule to give you more time to prepare healthier, more nutritious meals at home? If you really assess what you do throughout

Traffic is an everyday reality many people have to take into consideration.

During the introduction of soft foods into your post-op diet, nausea and vomiting will be avoided if foods are introduced more gradually. The focus will be to consume meals that are high in protein

Now that you have undergone sleeve gastrectomy, you will know first-hand how important it is to not only choose your

the flavors and get yourself used to the process of chewing and swallowing all over again, as you may have gotten so used to just drinking fluids and pureed foods over the previous three weeks.

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Dealing With Obesity What has gone wrong in the course of only a few short decades? Our genes haven’t changed much; it takes thousands or millions of years for the gene pool to change. What has changed is our lifestyle. These are some of the reasons why we overeat and don’t exercise enough – leading to obesity.

Food used to be something you’d eat at meals. Meals used to be occasions when you’d sit down at the table and eat home-cooked food. Now, Americans eat meals and snacks not only at the table, but also while driving, working, studying, and socializing. Food is everywhere, and a lot of it isn’t home-cooked or healthy. In fact, Americans now spend nearly half of their food dollars outside the home, compared to one-third in 1970.28 Fast food is available on every

Processed Foods Are Less Filling Throughout history, humans ate fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and meats. These are unprocessed foods that tend to make you full before you eat too many calories from them. That’s because they’re high in fiber and protein. These foods fill you up fast and keep you feeling full for longer after a meal so you don’t want to eat again too soon.

Portions Are Bigger You tend to eat more when you’re served a bigger portion. That means you’ll take in more calories and be more likely to gain weight – without even realizing that you ate more!29 Portion sizes have increased drastically within the past several years, just as obesity rates have increased. Eating less fresh food and more restaurant food doesn’t just lead to lower nutrient intake. It’s also linked to larger portion sizes and overeating. Most restaurants serve

We’ve been trained to think that “bigger” means “better.” This dangerous mentality has carried over to irresistibly cheap value

meals with high-calorie beverages, appetizers, sides, and desserts that we absolutely do not need. And, of course, there’s the famous “all-you-caneat,” which can easily turn into a sort of frantic frenzy to make sure it’s worth the money – at the cost of your weight, health, and dignity Source31

An official serving of a beverage is eight ounces, or one cup. This has 100 calories and about 7 teaspoons of sugar. A can of cola, which seems miniscule by today’s standards, contains 150 calories and 10 teaspoons of sugar.

Then we get to the real villains. There’s the 32-ounce fountain drink, which theoretically counts as four servings and has 400 calories and 27 teaspoons of sugar.

Too Much Sitting Humans are built to move—after all, our ancestors were hunters and gatherers. But we don’t move much anymore. Most of us lead a sedentary lifestyle, with hours of sitting every day and not many calories burned from physical activity. We have cars, remote controls, elevators, and online shopping portals. We go to the

More than half of the people with sleep apnea are overweight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

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before meals so you will avoid feeling too full by the time you have to eat. With regard to drinks, sodas and other caffeinated and carbonated beverages should still be avoided during the solid food stage after your gastric sleeve surgery. Sodas and sugary drinks can irritate your stomach, and also make you feel full and bloated right away. Remember that your goal at this stage is to get as much nutrition from whatever limited amount of food you can fit in your stomach, and high-sugar carbonated drinks certainly do not help at this point. Stick to water and freshly squeezed juices, as well as other recommended drinks such as low-sugar smoothies and fruit shakes.   In fact, it would be to your advantage to do away with sodas

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fish, chicken, and beef. By this time, you

When you prepare your food yourself, you can ensure that food is handled carefully and prepared in the most sanitary way. You will not worry about whether it was cooked properly or if the ingredients used were no longer fresh, or even if the cooking utensils utilized were properly sanitized. This decreases your risk of illnesses or medical issues which may arise from improper food handling and unsafe preparation.

Another aspect you should greatly consider is the peace of mind in knowing that when you control more of the food preparation process, you have more oversight on hygiene, food safety, ingredients, and other sanitary considerations. We may not like to think about it as much, but meals

veggie to the side. Add the tofu and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add 3/4 of the sauce over the tofu and the remaining over

How much should you eat? Three small meals throughout the day would be recommended by your doctor or dietitian, but healthy snacks throughout the day would

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Heat the noodle over low heat for about 2 minutes. Add the tuna sauce and put on medium heat until simmering.

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Long-term weight loss is much more mental than physical. Most of it starts and stops with what is happening inside our minds.

For some individuals, weight struggles and health issues persist despite their best efforts--no matter how diligently they adhere to dietary guidelines, engage in physical activity, or follow medical advice, controlling their weight remains a constant battle.

Be bold and stand out! You will be surprised how your healthy changes inspire others to do the same.

Don't forget about the NSVs (non-scale victories)!

Drop a bombshell on the negative thoughts and judgments--blow them up, and do what you know is right for you.

The story we tell ourselves becomes reality because it's what we focus on. Thoughts become things because they are what we base our decisions on.

My message is that you deserve to live your best life with vitality--and without judgment based on your appearance or decisions about your health.

gastrectomy, then your surgeon or dietitian can now recommend that you move

stage to become stronger, to recover lost energy from the last few weeks, and to help your body achieve optimum balance once again. Fat and sugar, on the other hand,

about snacks is to not eat too much so that you lose appetite during the main meals. Snacks are only meant to compliment what you eat during your meals, so they should not be too heavy or timed too close to lunch

contain high amounts of caffeine which is a diuretic, causing dehydration. Many people think they are quenching their thirst when they reach for that

chestnuts, capers or diced red pepper ● 1 tablespoon minced onion, if tolerated ● Pepper, dill and dried mustard, to taste   DIRECTIONS: Mix all the ingredients together in a container. Form mixture into eight patties with hands. Spray medium-sized skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat.

want to avoid drinking too much water a half hour before meals so you will avoid feeling too full by the time you have to eat.

minute. Add milk and cook for about 5 minutes until silky.

they should not be too heavy or timed too close

Sauté onion in the rest of the oil for 30 seconds. Add in broth and brandy. Cook for 2 minutes then turn

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Consumed in moderate amounts, potatoes are very nutritious and should be part of your diet long after gastric sleeve surgery.

chicken, and beef. By this time,

Taking things slowly but surely, one step at a time, should always be practiced especially as you recover from weight loss surgery. There may be a hankering to immediately return to normalcy

Taking things slowly but surely, one step at a time, should always be practiced especially as you recover from

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During the puree stage, your stomach

In this regard, a methodical approach to meal planning and food preparation will help to give you a structured, measurable guide towards making those positive changes in your life.

The information contained in this eBook does not constitute medical advice. Readers who are in need of medical advice should consult a physician and/or a medical health professional. Readers who are in need of specific dietary advice relating to their condition should consult a dietician and/or a medical health professional.

INGREDIENTS: ● 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts ● 1 tablespoon olive oil ● 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning (or equal parts of garlic powder, dried oregano and dried basil) ● 4 thick (½-inch) slices ripe tomato ● 4 1-ounce slices fresh mozzarella cheese ● 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ● 2 tablespoons thinly sliced

can imagine, you never get a good night’s sleep or feel rested when you wake up in the morning. Sleep apnea makes you tired nearly constantly during the day so you have no energy and can’t focus. Another problem with sleep apnea is that it increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Even scarier, you could die in your sleep when you stop breathing.

Sleep apnea is not just an effect of obesity. It can also contribute to obesity as part of a vicious cycle. You are more likely to gain weight when you have sleep apnea, and being overweight makes your sleep apnea worse.

to help your body achieve optimum balance once again. Fat and sugar, on the other hand, may not be tolerated well by your stomach in high amounts.   Skim milk and protein shakes from your fluid and puree stage are still recommended during the solid food stage while

your weight loss goals at the right time.