Whether it’s before or after surgery, and regardless of how well-intentioned you are about your weight loss goals, there may be certain habits holding you back that you don't even realize. Here are 13 habits nutrition professionals blame for sabotaging weight loss. 13 Habits Nutrition Professionals Blame For Sabotaging Weight
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
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
With all of the excellent food choices that surround us, weight gain is a common occurrence. However, gaining weight after a plastic surgery procedure is a significant issue and has an extra set of consequences. Postoperative weight gain can occur for many reasons, including changes in hormonal levels and the
Reversing Weight Regain: In my work supporting other bariatric patients, the fear of regain is a common theme. For many bariatric patients, the lifelong struggle with obesity is an uphill battle, and the work doesn’t stop after your surgery and initial weight loss. Obesity is a complex disease requiring a
Let's discuss some bad habits that undermine your weight loss... 7 Habits That Undermine Your Weight Loss 1. Drinking fluids that contain calories When you consume sugar in a liquid form from soda, juice, sweetened coffee drinks, or other sugar-sweetened beverages, it is rapidly absorbed by the body, which can
Keeping a positive, never quit mindset can totally change your outlook on the world and on getting back on track after bariatric surgery. When you are clear-headed, focused, and approaching the day with an open mind it becomes much easier to triumph over obstacles, whether they are large or small.
Tame the Hunger Monster! One of the common reasons why many people fail in their weight loss journey is this unstoppable feeling that will constantly pester its host until it is satisfied – hunger. When you try to skip a meal or lessen your portion sizes, this hunger turns into
Ways to Fail After Weight Loss Surgery From the title of my article, "9 Ways To Fail After Weight Loss Surgery" you may be thinking I don't want to fail after weight loss surgery! There is a common misconception that most people who have bariatric surgery regain their weight back.
How does weight regain even happen to a RNY patient from 2002? I mean I’m a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) for Pete’s sake. I work with this every day! I support patients to get back on track. I should know how to prevent going off track, right? Well, in case
