Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: At one time or another, we’ve all heard the old adage “practice makes perfect.” Perhaps your teachers, athletic coaches, and/or your parents drilled this belief system into your psyche. Personally, I can still hear the nagging voices repeating “practice makes purrrr-fect” in my mind. Although
Whether we care to admit it or not, we humans are emotional beings. If we do not learn to manage our emotions, our emotions will manage us! Without effective strategies to handle our reactions to stress, disappointment, heartbreak, and even elation, we remain tossed around in life by our fickle
Wayne asked me questions about food, grief, and transition. Do you think of these three topics together? Maybe not. But ask yourself: Are you dealing with any grief that might be related to your surgery? Have you considered how grief might affect the food you choose to eat and also
Did you struggle with binge eating disorder (BED) before bariatric surgery? Can it be an issue now? How is BED related to binge grazing? And what does that really mean anyway? I had the opportunity to interview psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist Kelly Broadwater, along with registered dietitian Chaundra
Ever notice that some people seem to conquer problems while others seem to be more easily defeated? Obviously, there are many unique reasons why individuals respond to events the way they do. However, it is possible to set yourself up for success, even in the face of adverse circumstances. Having
Stress After WLS: We all experience stress; it is an inevitable part of life. We often think of stress as something negative, but did you know that stress is a natural human reaction to challenging situations or changes in our lives? In fact, our bodies are designed to experience stress
In our diet culture, we have been conditioned to believe in “good” and “bad” foods and being “good” or “bad” on our diets. Countless clients have expressed some form of this mindset, which can easily lead to mistakes that derail weight loss success. The thinking goes something like this: “I’ve
Focus on Fitness: Well, the new year is in full swing! We’ve made it past “Quitter’s Day,” the days are already getting longer, and spring looms right around the corner. Although many New Year Resolutioners decide to commit to a brand new fitness routine as the calendar changes, it is
Contrary to the hoped-for “all will be well” experience following successful weight loss, some people are visited by un-hoped-for and unexpected unpleasant emotions and experiences after finally losing the weight they believed to be the greatest source of their misery. Granted, carrying excessive, uncomfortable weight brings with it physiological misery.
It’s All My Fault Versus It’s Not My Fault: Losing weight on your own with weight loss medication or bariatric surgery can lead to a feeling of elation when you see the weight loss occur. Within one year, around 90% of people who lost weight with diet and exercise tend
