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
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
Weight regain happens! And guess what? You are not alone. It happens to all of us within our personal journeys, whether after weight loss surgery, during or after weight loss medications, or following diet plans. It can happen due to psychological factors, decreased activity, dietary and lifestyle changes—the list goes
The first step in returning to your weight loss goals, as simple as it sounds, is to realize when you have strayed from your weight loss goals. Knowing when your weight loss has slowed, stopped, or even reversed is essential to realigning your lifestyle with your goals. Many people who
What’s the first buzzword that comes to your mind after surgery? Did you say protein? Let me guess. Before your surgery and especially after, you’re told to consume protein, protein, and more protein! Why is it so important? Because it’s a major player in preventing weight regain. All of the
8 Ways To Help You Face Weight Regain: It is very tempting when you see ads that claim you can lose an immense amount of weight in a week or two. Being obese is not easy, and it is natural that you would want to get rid of the extra
Change A Relationship With Food: It’s common to see people blaming junk food or other food items for their weight gain. They use food as a source of emotional comfort to celebrate, relax, and deal with stressful and sad situations. It’s pretty obvious that you’ll gain weight when you’re eating
Before eating off track, give yourself a moment of pause first so you don’t eat impulsively. You're not alone if you've regained weight after your surgery, but find yourself returning to old habits or being tempted by foods you know won't help you reach your weight loss goal or to
Weight Regain From Medications or Surgical Procedures: One of the biggest fears of people who are considering or who have had weight loss surgery is the potential to regain their weight in the years following surgery. Many people who turn to weight loss surgery have spent much of their lives
After having regained weight after weight loss surgery (WLS), many people may feel shame, guilt, or disappointment. According to Brene Brown, Ph.D., LCSW, shame is “an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging,” (2006). Brown (2006) proposes that some
