Who loves keeping a food journal? Anyone? If you are like many repeat dieters, you might be groaning right now. Food journaling often feels like a should for many reasons. It is recommended by experts and you probably had at least some success in the past if you journaled diligently.
We all look forward to the holidays and hope that they will be a time of happiness, love, and treasured memories. Unfortunately, our anticipation and excitement can turn into a series of many “overs”. It is important that we enjoy the Holidays without "over" doing it. Part of what happens
If you are trying to end emotional eating and heal your relationship with food, then this article is for you! As a psychologist specializing in weight management, I have heard this said by countless patients: “If someone would just tell me what to eat, I could lose this weight.” It
Navigating My WLS Journey Think back at the beginning of your WLS journey...Remember those days early in your WLS journey when you proudly posted your before and afters and exclaimed: “70 pounds gone forever!”? You were proud and excited, and dare I say it, feeling like you were invincible! You were
How are the relationships you have with the people in your life since Bariatric Surgery? If you found your way to this article, you are likely looking for ways to understand and improve relationships after WLS (Weight Loss Surgery). Below you'll find a list of insightful articles to help you
What Is A Trigger Food? We all live in a loud, fast-paced world crammed full of potential triggers. Every day we receive subtle and obvious messages from media about the choices we should make and how we should be living. We can't just easily sidestep the temptations expertly propositioned by
Manage Emotional Eating After Weight Loss Weight loss is often the primary goal and main motivation for overcoming and manage emotional eating. As weight improves we’re inspired to continue through a sense of reward and accomplishment. Praise from others adds to the good feelings and spurs you on to reach
Do you find yourself struggling with emotional eating? You're not alone, so many of us do - even after Bariatric Surgery! We've put together 10 helpful articles to support you on your journey. In this article round-up, you'll learn what emotional eating is and ways that you can challenge it. 10 Articles
Relationships After WLS With Family, Friends, Co-Workers After WLS: What's Healthy and What Isn't The need for connection is a natural human desire. Research shows as infants we seek to bond with our mother. From this develops a soothing feeling that teaches us an emotional and social attachment (Ainsworth, 1973;
Relationships After Bariatric Surgery As a clinical psychologist who has worked with bariatric surgery patients for almost 20 years, I’ve learned that bariatric surgery is a powerful tool when used by a well-prepared individual. One of the things patients need to look at is their relationships after bariatric surgery. This surgery
