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After 8 years and 2 weight loss surgeries, Georgia woman finally feels healthy

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Body

Finding happiness, health through weight loss

Weight loss surgery can be life-changing. But, it’s not uncommon for people to have the surgery, lose weight, regain it and need a revision surgery. That’s what happened to Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs. She’s been working to get to a healthy weight for eight years, it looks like she’s finally making real headway. She says her breakthrough happened once she considered the mental/emotional side of things.

HOLLY SPRINGS, Ga. – Even now, eight years later, Felicia Zorn still gets choked up watching a certain video of herself recorded by her then boyfriend Jim when she was 28. It was filmed the day before her first weight loss surgery.

In the 2015 video, Zorn stood on a bridge overlooking Downtown Atlanta, at times fighting back tears as she talked about the surgery and the road ahead of her. She weighed 390 pounds at the

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3 Diet Tweaks To Make In May To Drop Pounds By Summer

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Plan
Woman making a salad for lunch

Woman making a salad for lunch

Losing weight can certainly seem daunting, especially if you’re just starting out. So many factors play into an effective weight loss plan. And, there are hundreds of different diets for losing weight—some worse than others. If your goal is to lose weight, forget these deprivation dieting fads. Research shows that making small changes—not giant leaps—is the best way to get substantial weight loss results.

To learn more about the small changes you can make in your diet to lose weight for summer, we spoke with Leah Johnston, a registered dietitian, Trista Best, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements, and Mary Sabat, a nutritionist and personal trainer. They agree that eating more probiotic-rich foods, making your food at home, and avoiding processed foods are great little tweaks you can make in your diet for

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Healthy meal kits for weight loss and fitness-friendly eating

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Plan
Close up, high angle shot of woman enjoying salad with multi-colored fruit, vegetables, and grilled chicken, with a glass of water by the side
Salad with Multi-Colored Fruit, Vegetables, and Grilled Chicken

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If you’re trying to level up to a healthier lifestyle, you’ve likely heard the news: Just exercising doesn’t cut it. A good diet is just as important as cardio or daily workouts, and some research even says a bad diet can negate the positive effects of exercise. 

But healthy, balanced eating can be a challenge. Sometimes you just want to steer clear of the kitchen and order takeout after a long day (we’ve all been there). One thing meal kit delivery services do is make it easy to stay consistent with your eating habits throughout the week. 

If your doctor recommends weight loss for a certain condition, or you want to make the switch to fitness-friendly eating, then good news: There are plenty of meal kit companies that offer meals (and even entire plans) aimed at doctor-approved eating

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