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What To Wear to the Gym: The Beginner’s Guide

There are two ways to look like a total newbie the first time you stroll into the gym. The first is to wear designer athleisure that’s more for running errands to the grocery store for healthy foods and picking up your kids from school than it is for sweating in. The second is to be completely [...]

How To Get Started at the Gym: What To Know

For those just thinking about starting a new workout program at a gym, the first time can be intimidating. If you’ve never set foot in one before, or it’s been a very long time since you’ve worked out there, you may not know where to begin. Thankfully, you don’t have that excuse to hide behind anymore, [...]

What Are Metabolism Boosting Foods?

Who doesn't want to lose weight faster? Although there are several methods of making your metabolism more effective, such as eating healthy and exercising, often at the same time, in the form of a diet and exercise regimen, there's another option out there – eating foods that boost your metabolism. Incorporating them, as well as following [...]

7 Delicious Bariatric Soup Recipes To Keep You on Track

Few things are tastier than soup. Whether you’re at the full-liquids stage after your bariatric surgery or are well beyond stage four and simply want to stay on track, you’ll love these delicious recipes. Sometimes soup just hits the spot. It warms you up, makes your stomach feel full, and even keeps you on your doctor-approved [...]

How To Start Exercising When Out of Shape

Exercise is important. How important? Studies have shown that moving just a little bit each day, taking a half-hour walk, for example, can lead to a small amount of weight loss and increase cardiovascular health. The more you move, the better you’ll feel. The benefits are numerous: more energy, weight loss, muscle gain, and generally feeling [...]

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The Power of Salt with Chad P.

Hey there, Fit Fam!  Today, we're going to tackle a topic that might leave you feeling a little salty... yup, we're talking about SALT!For ages, the debate has raged on: Is salt good or bad for you? Do we really need it?  Let's set the record straight: YES! Your body absolutely needs salt.  Why: Salt is a vital [...]

THE POWER OF SALT WITH CHAD P.

<p>Today, we're going to tackle a topic that might leave you feeling a little salty... yup, we're talking about SALT!</p> <p>For ages, the debate has raged on: Is salt good or bad for you? Do we really need it? </p> <p>Let's set the record straight: YES! Your body absolutely needs salt.</p>

Different Types of Bariatric Surgery and What You Should Know

My Fit Foods Bariatric Meal Options When it comes to bariatric surgery, there are several different types that you need to know about. Before you can decide to go ahead with your weight loss surgery, it’s important to know your options, how they work, and which weight-related issues they’re designed to help. Here’s a breakdown of the [...]

The Best Bariatric Diet Meal Plan: Pre and Post Op

My Fit Foods Bariatric Meal Options Did you know that you should follow a specific diet before and after your bariatric surgery? To produce the best possible outcomes, both during and after the surgery, you’ll need to keep an eye on what you eat. Although there are plenty of bariatric recipes and meal plans out there, [...]

The Pros and Cons of Bariatric Surgery: The Ultimate Guide

My Fit Foods Bariatric Meal Options Like most major surgeries, bariatric surgery should not be taken lightly. Although it is considered an elective surgery (read: voluntary) in some cases, it’s definitely something you must research before deciding to go under the knife. You’ll find that while there are plenty of good things about bariatric surgery, there are [...]