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Bariatric Surgery Recovery: What You Should Know

No matter the type of bariatric surgery you have (gastric sleeve surgery, bypass, or laparoscopic surgery), the recovery period looks pretty much the same. You must ease into eating solid foods, take care of yourself, and allow your body to heal. On top of that, there are several other things you need to know, many [...]

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Weightlifting for Women: The Ultimate Guide

Weightlifting and strength training isn’t just for men. Sure, those gym advertisements filled with beefy, muscular guys may try to tell you otherwise, but this isn’t true at all. Women can — and do — lift weights. To build strength and achieve weight loss. Although those weight benches and in-depth training programs may seem a bit [...]

This Is How Swimming Transforms Your Body

When it comes to exercise, few options are better for you than swimming. Not only does the water prevent you from putting any weight on your joints, but it also can transform your entire body. How does this work? Why does swimming do what it does? It’s more than just the mindset that comes with gliding [...]

The Benefits of Sleep

<p>Hey Fit Fam! Today's tip is about sleep. If you’d like to get better zzzz’s, then it’s time to get aware, wake up, perk up and pay attention!</p> <p>My name is Cathrine Reed and I’m the head dietitian here at MFF.</p> <p>Why sleep? When we sleep good here’s what happens to us the next day...</p>

How to Tone Your Body: 11 Tips for Women

When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? Sadly, many women aren’t happy with their bodies.Even though every body is beautiful, some of us are more confident when we’ve been hitting the gym. If a toned, fit body is your goal, there are healthy ways to get the look you [...]

Does Vaping Affect Muscle Growth or Gains?

Smoking in any form is bad for you, whether it’s cigarettes or vaping. However, nicotine is addictive, and that’s why many people continue to vape even after seeing those anti-vaping commercials on TV.After all, vaping seems a little less harmless, right? Actually, when it comes to getting gains and meeting those muscle growth goals, vaping [...]

12 Foods You Should NOT Eat After Bariatric Surgery

Having bariatric surgery can be a lifesaver for many people. Whether you choose a gastric sleeve procedure or one of the bypass options, your odds of losing weight and potentially overcoming some of the medical issues that you’re dealing with increase rapidly. In addition, bariatric surgery drastically decreases the size of your stomach.Depending on which surgery [...]

11 Healthy Bariatric Snacks & Desserts You Can Still Enjoy

Have you recently had bariatric surgery, and you’re wondering which snacks you can eat? Or are you planning on having a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass or simply planning ahead?Either way, you need to know that there are plenty of healthy bariatric snacks and desserts that you can enjoy even after your surgery. What are [...]

Protein Powder for Bariatric Patients: What to Look For

Taking the first steps towards losing weight through a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve procedure is only the beginning of the process. To watch your weight drop healthily and ensure that you’re still getting all of the nutrients that your body needs, you have to keep an eye on what you’re eating. This means taking advantage [...]

Calories In vs. Calories Out

What's up Fit Fam!We all know the old saying for losing weight, move more and eat less. But, on the flip side, to gain muscle, you're told to eat more… super helpful, right?That's why today we are going to be talking about calories in versus calories out and how to truly understand what that means [...]