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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How Safe Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

    Before undergoing any surgery, it is completely natural to wonder about the safety of the procedure. While all surgery involves inherent risk, bariatric procedures are considered a safe choice for...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    How to Beat Summer Snacking

    For many people, the month of August means back to school. For others, it still means long days, short nights, lake time, and a lot of fun at cookouts. Unfortunately,...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How Much Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost?

    Congratulations! You and your physician have decided that gastric bypass surgery will help you regain your health and finally get your weight under control. You couldn’t be happier. However, you’re...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    Tomato Mozza Salad

    I am always looking for easy ways to brighten up my meals. Hence the Tomato Mozza Salad. You might remember this as part of our 4th of July menu last...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    Reboot Diet

    Are sweets creeping back into your daily routine? Is it getting harder to resist those starchy foods? Do you find yourself eating throughout the day instead of set mealtimes? You...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How Long Does Dumping Syndrome Last?

    If you are planning to undergo weight loss surgery, it is very likely that you have heard of dumping syndrome. This digestive issue is common in patients who have undergone...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How to Stay Interested in Exercise

    Remaining interested in fitness is essential to staying fit, healthy, and happy throughout your bariatric journey, and beyond. However, finding ways to do so can be challenging if you have...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    What Is Juicing?

    Chances are you have heard about juicing. Recently, juicing has become a popular method of consuming fruits and vegetables. It is the buzz word among celebrities and probably the most...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    Got Energy?

    There has been quite a buzz going around our clinic about energy drinks for a while. With the shear number of energy drinks on the market and that dang appealing...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    Simple Habits of Successful People

    When we have a big goal in mind, the tendency is to endeavor to make huge, sweeping changes in our lives overnight. However, as any self-help book will tell you,...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How to Make Infused Water

    This month's resolution is about hydration! There are lots of hydrating options out there, but sometimes you get tired of flavored bottled waters that may be overly sweet. Or maybe...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    Don't Be Afraid to Try New Things

    Variety is the spice of life, so even the most inventive people get bored now and then. Eating habits, exercise routines, work and even relationships can become rote and lifeless...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    New Month Resolution: February

    It's a new month, folks. Which means a new challenge and a new resolution. For the past four weeks, we have been working on building a foundation with meal planning....

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    Not Just for Weight Loss

    My Intern Experience at WeightWise I didn’t really know what to expect coming into my dietetic intern rotation at WeightWise, because I had never had any prior experience at a...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    10 Steps to Avoid Taste Fatigue

    What is taste fatigue you ask? Well, taste fatigue is the loss of desire to eat a particular food or drink. It is not uncommon to get taste fatigue when...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    5 Ways to Survive a Stomach Virus

    The stomach virus has hit this dietitian's home and doesn't want to go away! We all know how miserable it can be....the vomiting, gas, stomach cramps & diarrhea. But dehydration...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    How to: Make a Recipe Book

    One of the things I love most about cooking is the memories I have of my family in the kitchen and at mealtimes. I remember the first time I made...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    Learn to Cook in 5 Easy Steps

    Now that you’ve embarked on your weight loss journey, you are probably learning how vital cooking nutritious meals for yourself and your family is to losing weight and maintaining a...

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  • Holiday Travel Tips

    Lauren Armstrong

    Holiday Travel Tips

    The holidays can be such a joyful and happy time. But if you are doing any holiday traveling, it can also be a very stressful time, especially if you are...

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    Lauren Armstrong

    Thanksgiving Menu

    Cooking dinner can be a challenge. But cooking a Thanksgiving Dinner for multiple people can be super stressful. Added to that, finding a menu that is healthy and not an...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Surgical vs. Non-surgical Weight Loss

    In a world where information (and misinformation) is just a click away, the facts are not always clear. Well, we found this research article discussing effective methods of weight loss....

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    The most tempting part of many holiday meals is the dessert, which as we know is notorious for its high carbohydrate and fat content. The holidays are a special occasion...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    Weekly Challenge (Russian twist)

    This week we are going to shrink our waist line! This move is called the Russian Twist. The Russian Twist uses all of our abdominal muscles! Begin by sitting on...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How to...Spice It Up!

    Cilantro? Paprika? Turmeric? Oh my! As a dietitian, I hear questions (and complaints) about how to make food fun and taste better. My answer? Spice it up!!! Using spices, marinades,...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How to...pack your lunch!

    Are you stuck in a lunch rut? Are you unsure about what to have for lunch? Does tupperware make you nervous? Then this post is for you! Making/packing lunch does...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    Weekly Challenge! 07/15/13

    Colby and I are going to start posting a video every Monday. We will either have a weekly challenge for you or a move of the week to incorporate into...

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  • Trevor Hoppers

    How to Enjoy Your Post Op Recovery

    There are many articles about how to cope with the post op recovery period after bariatric surgery, but comparatively few on ways to enjoy the experience. Sound impossible? We beg...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Me?

    If you know that weight loss surgery is for you, you may have questions about the type of surgery that would best help you reach your health and weight loss...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    What's Your Body Shape? Part 2

    It’s the guys’ turn to find out their body types. For the ladies, consult our first post on body type to see what shape or shapes your body may resemble....

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Looking for new walking shoes?

    By Lauren Wilburn Look no further! I buy almost all of my running/walking shoes from Oklahoma City's locally owned Red Coyote Running and Fitness store. The staff at the Red...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    What's Your Body Shape? Part 1

    Ladies, wonder why your weight loss or gain looks different on you than others? We are all created equal, but not the same. There are six basic body types for...

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