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“Certain times of the year you just feel less motivated to stay in shape. Here's how to go for the gold.”
Holidays and bad weather are just two of the go-to excuses to avoid working out this time of year. If you feel yourself giving into the temptation of skipping your workout and not eating as well as you should, it's time to set a goal. What would you be amazed at if you accomplished it? A 5K, triathlon, or maybe the Boston (or any other city) marathon? Find a goal that will push your limits. Doing something to raise money for a charity or having someone else to share it with can help you be accountable for the goal too. Find a purpose and find your motivation.
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How are things going with you?
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“You've been eating really well, but your family is going out to dinner this weekend. Here's how to order up a happy ending.”
When eating out, it's best if you know in advance where you'll be going. Many restaurants have websites with their menus posted. Some go so far as to give nutrition information - even if it's limited. If your restaurant doesn't have fat and calorie info at least, look over the menu and decide what items you think would be the wisest choice for you. If you are unsure, call the restaurant and ask if they can make recommendations. Try to call well ahead or after lunch and dinner to get the best customer service. Simply knowing what's going to be served up will allow you to enjoy your night out without undoing your progress.
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“You just started a new diet and they claim you don't really need to exercise to lose weight. Here's the warm, fuzzy truth.”
If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. So, technically, you can lose weight without exercise. But, here's the good news: you can lose more weight AND you'll be healthier if you DO exercise. Since only eating and exercising turn on your metabolism to burn fat, just eating less isn't the best solution. Pair a good eating plan WITH a good workout plan and you'll have the right formula for success. Remember, "dieting" may make you thinner, but it won't tone your muscles, give you stamina, or improve the whole you.
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Most of the folks in this forum has had the mini gastric bypass. So you may want to ask in the main message board.
Dumping is personal to the person. Depends on your food tolerances and how well you chew your food.
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So how ofter do yall throw up??? Just doing some research on which one to get VSG or RNY
“You try but sometimes food temptations just seem to call to you. Here's how to hear no evil.”
You're in the living room just minding your own business when you hear the cookie jar's lid rattle. A small voice calls to you. It's sweet and inviting and you know you will be lured in by its seductive ways. Time to get up. No, not to go in there, but to do something, anything, that will distract you. Do some jumping jacks while reciting a favorite poem, run up and down the steps ten times while compiling your to-do list, flip on some music and dance around. After your little distraction, you may feel more like continuing with an activity and forget all about listening to evil chatter.
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Has anyone had trouble getting their insurance to pay? Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC says the MGB is experimental and won't cover. Has anyone fought their insurance and then they covered the MGB. I'm not sure how far I should take this to try to get my insurance to cover. They will cover the RNY, but I really prefer the mini. Thanks,
Yes, many insurances will cover the mini gastric bypass. I know a girl who only had to pay $700. Her insurance covered the rest.
It all depends on your insurance. Mine personally will not cover the mini. Unfortunately, that is the bypass I want to have. Mine will only cover the RNY and sleeve gastrectomy. I have Blue Cross of North Carolina but many Blue Cross agencies of other states will cover a "mini". Insurance is a strange thing. If they won't cover, you can appeal. There are also cases where insurances will cover the bypass after appealing.....you might have to appeal a number of times. Good luck. The mini is known to be the safest, and least expensive. Go figure why insurances would cover the others that have greater risks and cost more. Patty
