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STEP out of the winter blues
Winter can make even the most motivated people want to stay curled up indoors. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and less sunlight often lead to…
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Oral GLP-1s vs. Surgery: What the New BMJ Data Means for Long-Term Results—and Your Wallet
By Trace Curry, MD — Medical Director, JourneyLite Over the past two years, GLP-1 medications (injectable and oral semaglutide/tirzepatide) have helped many patients…
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Setting Goals That Actually Stick: A Simple, Honest Guide to Starting the New Year Strong-Part 4
Part 4 with Devon Price, RD/LD: review what worked, refine your plan, and build flexible habits that support long-term progress.
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Setting Goals That Actually Stick: A Simple, Honest Guide to Starting the New Year Strong-Part 3
Tracking Your Progress - The Secret to Staying Motivated and On Course You’ve named your goal. You’ve created a realistic, thoughtful plan. You’re feeling…
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Setting Goals That Actually Stick: A Simple, Honest Guide to Starting the New Year Strong-Part 2
PART 2: Planning It Out – Building a Roadmap You Can Actually Follow Once you’ve identified the real, honest goal you want to pursue…
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Setting Goals That Actually Stick: A Simple, Honest Guide to Starting the New Year Strong
PART 1: Getting Real With Yourself – The Foundation of Goal Setting As the year winds down, most of us begin reflecting on how…
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Portion Control
Portion control doesn’t have to feel restrictive - sometimes it’s as simple as grabbing your measuring cups and spoons. Using them to dish out…
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Devon Price, RD, LD
Devon Price, RD, LD, is a registered and licensed dietitian with JourneyLite Physicians specializing in bariatric nutrition, medical weight management, protein-first meal planning, vitamin and hydration guidance, postoperative diet progression, and sustainable lifestyle change.
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Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS
Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon, founder of JourneyLite Physicians, and Medical Director of JourneyLite Surgery Center. He has more than two decades of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, gastric balloon therapy, revisional procedures, and comprehensive medical weight management.
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