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Bariatric Betterment

One man's journey through the struggles of obesity before and after bariatric surgery.

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2021 – A Turning Point

Posted on September 25, 2021March 11, 2022 by Mark

Looking through my prior posts, you will see that I am an open book and detail the good, the bad,

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5 Year Surgiversary

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Mark

Today, I write this blog post on February 12, 2019. Exactly 5 years ago today, I executed one of the

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Weighing Yourself 101

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Mark

Over time, it has become quite evident to me that people give the scale a whole lot of attention, but

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Cheeseburger in Healthy Paradise, a Guide to Guiltless Eating Out

Posted on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 by Mark

We now live in a world where we are constantly on the run. Gone are the days where one family

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Healthy Camping 2018

Posted on August 20, 2018August 21, 2018 by Mark

During mid-August 2018, my family, parents and I spent five days at Lost River State Park in West Virginia. It’s

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Supplements as of 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018August 20, 2018 by Mark

I am asked frequently about the supplements that I routinely take. Little do people know that I take a lot

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Bariatric Beast, 1 Year Later

Posted on August 5, 2018August 6, 2018 by Mark

If you read my post from the Summer of 2017, you would know that I saw the Body Beast workout

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Beach Vacation 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 by Mark

We went on a family vacation to Emerald Isle, North Carolina. We have been here several times before. In fact,

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Upcoming Bariatric Seminars

Posted on July 10, 2018April 3, 2019 by Mark

I actively present my weight loss testimonial at the Bariatric Seminars at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. This is an

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The Success of “Dirty” Eating

Posted on April 10, 2018July 12, 2018 by Mark

About a month ago, my kids were attending a school function at a local Barnes & Noble book store. While

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Workouts

Posted on March 2, 2018July 12, 2018 by Mark

If you read my 2017 through October post, then you know that I began the Body Beast program the summer

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Before and After

Posted on February 17, 2018July 12, 2018 by Mark

On February 12, 2018, I celebrated the 4 year anniversary of my surgery. It is hard to believe that it

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Holidays 2017 Success Story

Posted on January 5, 2018July 12, 2018 by Mark

For the first time in my life, I can honestly say that I did not gain weight during the holidays.

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Healthy Eating Recommendations

Posted on November 4, 2017July 12, 2018 by Mark

I’ve been asked quite a bit, “what do you eat?”, or more importantly “what should I eat to lose weight

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Bariatric surgery FAQs

Posted on October 25, 2017July 12, 2018 by Mark

When I deliver the testimonials at the bariatric surgery seminars, I always get asked the same questions by those in

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2017 through October

Posted on October 22, 2017July 12, 2018 by Mark

2017 clearly started poorly. My healthy eating was out the window, and I just got through the holidays eating badly.

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2016, another great year, at first

Posted on October 22, 2017July 12, 2018 by Mark

2016 was another good year, at first. I continued to follow Dr. Fuhrman’s eating plan until the summer of 2016.

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The joys of 2015

Posted on October 22, 2017July 12, 2018 by Mark

2015 was a terrific year. I was going to a personal trainer 3 days a week and really liked him.

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The rest of 2014

Posted on October 22, 2017July 19, 2018 by Mark

The rest of the year 2014 that followed surgery was an exciting time. I was watching the weight melt off

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The first month after surgery

Posted on October 22, 2017July 12, 2018 by Mark

The first week after surgery, I could only drink clear liquids. Then, I could eat soft mushy foods for about

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