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Invest In Yourself And Be The Best You Can Be

In your list of priorities, where do you fall? Are you first or last? Are you even there? Often, we put ourselves last because we think “I can wait,” but as life happens that list just gets longer and longer until “you” fall off the bottom. Don’t let that happen. Like Warren Buffet said, “The best…

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Achieving Goals: Start Small & Succeed!

It’s the third week of 2019 and it’s the third week we’re fulfilling our New Year’s resolutions! Totally forgot about it? Yup, that’s normal, especially with all the post-holiday cleaning and preparing to go back to our normal routines. But now that you remember, it’s a good time to re-start! You might get anxious looking at…

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Fulfill Your Well-Being New Year’s Resolution

Our next Support Group is TONIGHT! Wednesday, January 2 and the topic is Your Fitness Journey presented by Anthony Baynard of Body Renew. Support groups are FREE and open to everyone! The meeting will be from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in the Willow Room (adjacent to the cafeteria) at Providence Hospital. Click here to register! Bet you have a New Year’s Resolution!…

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Don’t Stress Out Over The Holidays!!

The holidays are here again and it’s the season of fun and merriment. It’s also the season of parties, reunions, preparations and clean-ups. There’s a lot to do during this time of the year and it could get REALLLLLY overwhelming. Now, don’t do that – don’t stress over the holidays because stressing is just bad (best word to…

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Want to get bariatric surgery but worried about the cost?

Want to get bariatric surgery but worried about the cost? Don’t worry just yet (worrying can add to your weight!). Try researching first. Do you really need surgery? Consulting with your family doctor or attending one of our free informational sessions are great places to start. If the answer is yes, research more on what…

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Thanksgiving

Can slim, fit and happy really be in a single sentence especially this Thanksgiving? Absolutely! There really are ways to be slim, fit and happy this week! We’ve got a few suggestions so you can enjoy Thanksgiving without falling too far from what you’ve been working on weight-loss wise: Don’t stress on it. Cortisol alert!…

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Forbes Bariatric Article

Extensive research has proven that lifestyle changes and proactive follow-up care make a big difference for bariatric patients. Surgery is only the first step and what comes next is just as important, both in the short- and long-term. At Anchorage Bariatrics, we believe in supporting our patients all the way through their weight loss journey…

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He did it, so can you!!

“If you’re considering a weight loss surgery, don’t be nervous,” shares Jabiel, our latest Success Story participant. “Listen to Dr. Clark, he’s got all the information. The Anchorage Bariatrics system is easy to follow; they have a really good program and educate patients very well. Just do everything they say and the weight will disappear….

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Why consulting a human expert is better than consulting Google

Information today (we think) is at the tip of our fingers. Want to know something? Google it. Want to exercise? Search for an exercise routine on Youtube – you’ll find everything from yoga to extreme sports. Diet? Google has it all. But does it work? Not always because Google doesn’t have the first-hand human experience….

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Patient POV: You’re not the only one who feels that way

“Dr. Clark was uncommonly kind and nonjudgmental every step of the way. He is so mellow and accepting and he offers you solid routines for how to adjust to your new life. You never have anything to be ashamed of when you’re in his care.” ~Valerie C. Like many other people, Valerie was terrified of…

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Stuck between Y.O.L.O. and your weight loss plan?

Do you find yourself yo-yo dieting and wondering why? It may be because you were not completely mentally prepared. You probably started very serious with your weight loss and diet, but possibly tired of it and didn’t see immediate results – so you just throw your hands up and yell YOLO (you only live once)!…

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You’ve got to see it to believe it! A Success Story: Russel F.

The phrase “to see is to believe” is very popular among people who have doubts. The effectiveness of bariatric surgery is one of those things that a lot of people happen to doubt… Let us introduce you to Russel F. He is one of our success stories and someone who “saw and believed.” He saw…

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