Is today one of those days when you’re thinking to yourself…I’ve been working so hard since my bariatric surgery and I’m not where I want to be. It’s just not happening for me. I feel like I’m sliding backwards. I’m burned out. I hear you. At times, it does seem like there are so many ‘to-dos’ after surgery that you can feel overwhelmed. "You mean, I have to do this forever?" Take a deep breath…. it’s time for a little soul care. Let’s look at what I call radical doability before and after bariatric surgery using the mnemonic REST: R.E.S.T.

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EP 181 Ditch the Drama: Here's how to say NO to Food Pushers after Bariatric Surgery & GLP1s

See transcript on podcast player if desired

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Podcast Guests:

Connie Stapleton, Ph.D.

Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com

BariAftercare: The Podcast

Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op: Mind Prep: The Book

BariAftercare Daily Progress Journal

Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute

Orlando, FL

Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics

Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD

Bariatric Coordinator

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia

Email: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org

EP #134 How WLS Affects Relationships: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A

https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com/blog/134-how-wls-affects-relationships-bariatric-mental-health-q-a

Keywords

food pushers, bariatric surgery, emotional eating, nutrition, boundaries, psychological aspects, family dynamics, coping strategies, bariatric dietitian, self-care

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Susan Mitchell and her guests discuss the phenomenon of food pushers, exploring the psychological motivations behind their behavior and offering practical strategies for dealing with them. The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of eating, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to navigate family dynamics surrounding food. Listeners are encouraged to practice saying no and to understand that food pushers often project their own issues onto others.

Takeaways

• Food pushers often push their issues onto others.
• It's important to be in control of your mind, body, and spirit.
• Learning to say no is a critical skill for healthy living.
• Hurt people tend to hurt others, including themselves.
• Setting boundaries is a form of self-love.
• Practicing saying no can help build confidence.
• Changing the subject can deflect food pushers' advances.
• Expressing appreciation for food can help ease guilt.
• Understanding the psychology behind food pushers can aid in coping.

Titles

• Navigating the World of Food Pushers
• Understanding the Psychology of Food Pushers

Sound Bites

• "Hurt people, hurt people."
• "Setting boundaries is an act of self-love."
• "Practice saying no in front of a mirror."

Chapters

00:00

Understanding Food Pushers

10:24

The Emotional Dynamics of Food Pushers

20:35

Setting Boundaries with Food Pushers

Did you know that huge, rapid weight loss whether from bariatric surgery, weight loss meds or a hybrid of the two can result in a 20-25% loss of muscle mass? Did you catch that? 20-25% loss of muscle mass! Yes, they’re all the rage right now….weight loss medications also known as obesity meds and GLP-1 medications.

As medical professionals, we tend to use the term obesity medications. Why? Because obesity truly is a disease and these meds treat more than just weight with positive effects on diabetes, blood fats, blood pressure, food noise, cravings and more. Studies are finding that the use of these medications, when appropriate, in combination with bariatric surgery can result in even more long term, weight loss success.

But what about this loss of your muscle mass along with the weight? How does the loss of muscle mass affect your success long term and even your health? What do you need to know right now to preserve or increase your muscle mass so you enjoy great success? Bariatric sports dieititian Kim Tirapelle joins me to answer these questions and more. You don’t want to miss this discussion.

Podcast Guest:

Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD

Bariatric Sports Dietitian

Website: www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Podcast: www.activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activebariatric/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4QJLjJ5vSzbCiXTlR59Tpw

TikTok: @ActiveBariatricNutrition

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveBariatric

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