Category Archives: Research

Women – Learn How to Fire Up Your Metabolism

Of course, one of the beauties about the Virtual Gastric Band is that you can eat anything you want.. you just want to eat less.  But I find that most people, at least once they get into it for a … Continue reading

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Week 2 Video – Virtual Gastric Band Trial

Discussion about the week’s challenges (I’m sure you can empathize) and guided work on motivation.

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Week 2 of the Trial – Motivation

This week we started off having everyone talk about that new piece of clothing in their target size that they purchased, Lots of great new outfits were described and several people had set target dates to be in the outfits … Continue reading

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Virtual Gastric Band Trial – Week 1 Results

Despite snowy conditions, the intrepid participants in the Virtual Gastric Band/Living Healthy Victoria trial came out ! They reported WONDERFUL success. They all have the twice Daily Audio CD to listen to , as well as the weekly session to … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for the Virtual Gastric Band Trial Program

Well the trial started last night.  It was great.  Everyone showed up and the enthusiasm was wonderful. It’s amazing how much had to be done to get ready.  I know how to give the program, but I want to take … Continue reading

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Virtual Gastric Band Trial Starting Soon

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I am very excited about this TRIAL of the Virtual Gastric Band that I will be running in Victoria over the next 3 months.   I will be posting about the results as we go.  Best of Both … Continue reading

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Dr. Oz Advocates More Gastric Band Surgeries

This article (below) appeared in USA Today earlier this week.  WOW.. I certainly agree with the health risks of obesity.. but maybe we need to get Dr. Oz involved with the international steering group being put together right now to … Continue reading

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Mindless Eating Can Make You Fat, But It Can Also Make You Healthy

What is with that title – Mindless Eating Can Make You Healthier ?? This is the title of a very interesting article posted recently at Medical News Today.  The basic premise, based on research (and a book)  by Brian Wansink … Continue reading

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