There are three key factors in emotional eating and in this blog we are going to be focussing in the third one: The Consequences of Emotional Eating In general, emotional eating can lead to a cycle of guilt and overeating, …
There are three key factors in emotional eating and in this blog we are going to be focussing in the second one: Physical vs. Emotional Hunger Physical vs. Emotional Hunger A common myth for bariatric patients is that all feelings …
There are three key factors in emotional eating and in this blog we are going to be focussing in the first one: Emotional triggers Emotional Triggers Emotional eating is driven by various triggers, including stress, anxiety, sadness, and even boredom. …
Occasionally using food as a pick-me-up, a reward, or to celebrate isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But when eating is your primary emotional coping mechanism—when your first impulse is to open the refrigerator whenever you’re stressed, upset, angry, lonely, exhausted, …
We don’t always eat just to satisfy physical hunger. Many of us also turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or to reward ourselves. And when we do, we tend to reach for junk food, sweets, and other comforting but …
Losing weight and recovering physically are usually the main priorities after weight loss surgery, but it is important to be aware of your mental health too. Research has actually shown that the risk of mental health disorders can increase after …
Why do you need supplements after bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is effective because it decreases the size of the stomach allowing the person to get full off of small portions. Some surgeries may also reduce absorption of calories and nutrients. …
Your body has now been surgically modified so monitoring your nutrition is vital for your ongoing health. Food restriction and malabsorption are great for weight loss but can also result in varying levels of vitamin and mineral deficiencies even when you’re …
I always tell my clients the psychological challenges of the bariatric journey are by far the hardest ones to manage. I know this first hand because of my own bariatric experiences. What I also explain to my clients is why. …
After delivering training recently on working with the Bariatric Client to which some of you attended, I have become committed to supporting this huge army of folks further, and I have now attended twice, the huge Facebook group (2500 members) …