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Hunger Detective

Hungry? Be a Hunger Detective!

September 20, 2021 · 0 comments

Hungry? Be a Hunger Detective! In the weeks and months following weight loss surgery, most people experience practically no hunger at all, at least not physical hunger. The protein shakes, purees, and protein-first meal structure are usually enough to satiate us from the physical hunger standpoint. Emotional hunger or “head

feeling hungry after eating

Feeling Hungry After Eating: Why It Happens and What to Do

March 10, 2021 · 0 comments

“I know I just ate, but I still feel hungry” is a statement I hear a lot. One major benefit of bariatric surgery is reduced hunger. So why, do some patients of feeling hungry after eating? Head Hunger vs. True Hunger Head (emotional) hunger and true (physical) hunger are not

manage cravings after bariatric surgery

How to Manage Cravings After Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss

December 18, 2019 · 0 comments

Manage cravings after bariatric surgery: Patients report decreased hunger and cravings after bariatric (weight loss) surgery. This results in smaller portions and rapid weight loss for most patients. This period of time is often referred to as the “honeymoon phase,” where most don’t have to work very hard for quick

True Hunger After WLS

How You Can Discover True Hunger After WLS

September 12, 2018 · 0 comments

Obesity & the Princess and the Pea I often use the imagery of the princess and the pea story when trying to illustrate what’s behind one’s obesity. The pea is the problem. The pea is the source. The pea is where it once started. The pea is the heart of

obese thinking

5 Tips For Moving Past Obese Thinking After WLS

December 11, 2017 · 0 comments

Obesity isn't just a physical disease, it's a mental and emotional disease as well. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), obese individuals are more vulnerable to the obesity-depression cycle. Obese individuals can experience discrimination, bullying as a result of their weight, relationship and career-related issues, and are susceptible to

say no to head hunger

5 Ways To Say NO To Head Hunger After WLS

September 22, 2017 · 0 comments

Are you ready to say no to head hunger after WLS? There are times when you could be bored, angry, scared, lonely, or experience a whole range of other emotions. The old habit to avoid feeling your uncomfortable feelings may have been to eat. There are many people who have

Managing the Heart & Head After Weight Loss Surgery

Managing the Heart & Head After Weight Loss Surgery

August 21, 2017 · 0 comments

I recently shared the following post on Facebook: “Weight loss surgery... it's an inside job in two ways! The surgery is done to your innards but the real changes have to come from inside your head and heart!” I thought it was quite funny, and, it’s very true. It is

long term weight loss

15 Strategies for Long-Term Weight Loss Success

May 3, 2017 · 0 comments

There is no magic bullet for weight loss. Whether you’ve had bariatric surgery, participate in a medical weight loss program or are working to lose weight on your own, there is no single step you can take that will guarantee that you’ll lose weight and keep it off.  However, modifying