The Role of Self-Esteem in Successful Weight Loss: Many individuals have searched the world over, looking for that ever-evasive ‘magic’ weight loss pill. Given the value our culture places on appearances and the health implications of excess weight, this is not surprising. But, what if the ‘magic’ can come from
Have you ever felt like you’re on top of the world but then stepped on the scale and felt utterly defeated? Bariatric patients often lose an impressive amount of weight quickly after their surgery, especially in the beginning of their weight loss journey. It can become too easy to get
Be Your Own Valentine: Your Guide to Self-Love. The relationships we have with ourselves are equally important as the relationships we have with others. Why? Because the relationships we form with ourselves create a foundation for other relationships in life. The more we put into loving ourselves and treating ourselves
The journey to a healthy weight can be arduous not just because of the lifestyle changes but our own battle within ourselves. Negative self-talk is an enemy of our ongoing success. Who among us has not shamed ourselves after overindulging? We need to not only change our habits but change
In my work with WLS patients, I often hear the word “scared.” “I’m scared to take a Zumba class….what if people stare or laugh at me?” “I’m scared to talk to him….what if I say something stupid?” “I’m scared to go on job interviews….what if I make a fool of
Setting Goals...Would you drive cross-country, from New York to Los Angeles, without a map? Would you set off on your trip without any planning? Would you get in your car, turn the ignition, and expect to arrive in Los Angeles without any preparation? Of course not! If you want to
