I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “how do I survive the holidays without weight regain? What can I eat? What about dessert? Can I drink a holiday cocktail? Can I have my favorite foods without kicking in cravings or imploding my nutrition plan?” Bariatric dietitian Gayle Smith joins me to answer all of your holiday questions so you have a plan.

Podcast Guest:

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

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Zesty pomegranate mocktail

“I don’t want to regain weight. I’m not so sure that I want to go back to a regular diet either. What if my cravings come back?” I hear you and I hear this a lot. These questions are totally valid. How do you eat for long term success after bariatric surgery? Let’s go beyond the surgery and look at 7 smart-eating tips for bariatric success now and down the road.

RESOURCES:

FREEBIE: Protein: 10 tips that work daily for a successful journey

Helpful podcast episodes:

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Tips discussed in depth:

1. become aware of the size of your bites
2. ditch the grazing
3. divide food into 3 meals + 1-2 snacks
4. eat protein first
5. deep dive on protein
6. choose smart carbs
7. focus on fluids

It’s not the before mindset, it’s the after surgery mindset a few years down the track when you fall back into those old habits.That’s the headspace no one talks about prior to surgery. Until now. You don’t want to miss this. Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton joins me to share what to do down the road when the wheels fall off. Whether its from self sabotage, or sabotage by those who love you, emotional eating, bullying, depression…/whatever it is…we’re talking about how to go from a setback to a comeback and regain control of your bariatric lifestyle.

Podcast Guest:

Connie Stapleton, Ph.D.

Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com

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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

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Freebie: Sheet Pan Dinners

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