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Fuel Your Muscles with Protein: The Unsung Heroes of Metabolic Health

July 29, 2025 · 0 comments

Sponsored by Premier Protein®Authored by Eric Klein, BS, MBA Do you fuel your muscles? Many people underestimate the vital role our muscles play in maintaining metabolic health and the importance of protein in fueling them. Understanding this connection and taking action on it is an important step toward maintaining energy,

Fear Of Success

Fear of Success Following Significant Weight Loss

July 28, 2025 · Comments Off on Fear of Success Following Significant Weight Loss

Fear of Success Following Significant Weight Loss: People. We want things! Some people want to be wealthy. Some want to lead organizations. Others want an advanced degree. The list of things we want is endless! If you’re reading this article, my guess is you have wanted to lose weight, to

OH2025 Conference Scholarship Tickets

OH2025 Conference Scholarship Tickets Now Available!

July 21, 2025 · Comments Off on OH2025 Conference Scholarship Tickets Now Available!

The OH2025 Conference Scholarship tickets are sponsored by Premier Protein® and UCI Health Comprehensive Weight Control Center! Whether you're exploring weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, a medical weight loss program, or you’re pre-op or post-op, our conference is the place to connect with peers, top professionals, and health and wellness vendors.

Summer Daze Giveaway

Premier Protein® Summer Daze Giveaway – Over $950 in Prizes

July 15, 2025 · 0 comments

Sponsored by Premier Protein® WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Yay! The Premier Protein® Summer Daze Giveaway Winners have been selected. A huge thank you to everyone who participated! It’s time to refresh, hydrate, and soak up the sunshine with the Premier Protein® Summer Daze Giveaway! Whether you're heading to the beach, relaxing in

Bill's Weight Loss Story

From 400 to 170, Bill’s Incredible Weight Loss Story

July 14, 2025 · 0 comments

Bill’s Incredible Weight Loss Story: 404 pounds was Bill's weight when he had gastric bypass surgery. 15 years later, he maintains his weight at 170 pounds and knows what it takes to be successful in this life-changing journey. As a consultant, Bill traveled for 35 years, often on the road

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Body and Mind Matters: Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

July 7, 2025 · 0 comments

Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: At one time or another, we’ve all heard the old adage “practice makes perfect.” Perhaps your teachers, athletic coaches, and/or your parents drilled this belief system into your psyche. Personally, I can still hear the nagging voices repeating “practice makes purrrr-fect” in my mind. Although

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Food Pushers: How to Nicely and Firmly Reply

July 2, 2025 · 0 comments

When was the last time someone insisted you eat more? Maybe it was your mom, an in-law, a spouse, a coworker, or a friend. They push, encourage, and even insist you eat food that you don't want or need. And they ignore you when you try to say no. I

Ultra-Processed Foods

The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Weight Loss Journey

June 25, 2025 · Comments Off on The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Weight Loss Journey

Whether you've had bariatric surgery, taken weight loss medication, or are simply working to improve your eating habits, understanding ultra-processed foods is crucial for long-term success. With limited stomach capacity after surgery, restricted appetite from medication, or a personal commitment to healthier choices, every food decision matters. Not All Foods

About Weight Loss Surgery

Let’s Talk About Weight Loss Surgery

June 16, 2025 · 0 comments

Significant obesity was rare prior to the 1950s, but as the epidemic of obesity became evident, people weighing 400 or 500 pounds would not achieve their goal weight using exercise and dieting. Initial weight loss surgeries were performed using a large open incision. In 1994, a pioneering surgeon, Dr. Alan