Real Talk After Bariatric Surgery: Lee shares her journey

What Is Weight Loss Surgery

In this podcast, we are talking about: * What weight loss surgery is and some of the different types available * Why someone might consider this surgery as the right options for them * The stigma that still exists around getting or not getting surgery * Success rates - both short term and long term This is an important episode if you are contemplating weight loss surgery or a revision OR if you’ve recently had surgery and you’re thinking “what did I just do to myself” OR you just want to better understand what weight loss surgery is? We are not surgeons and we are not recommending that you do or don’t get surgery for yourself, this is a discussion to help you become better informed as you gather information about what might be the right path for you. It’s also helpful if you’ve had the surgery and want to better understand the emotions you might be struggling with. Here is the link to last week’s podcast which talks about the importance of your mindset after you’ve had weight loss surgery: https://www.hergenius.co/podcasts/her-genius-beyond-dieting/episodes/2148247509 Here are the links we referenced throughout this podcast: Long Term Study on Bariatric Surgery [https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/research-areas/obesity/longitudinal-assessment-bariatric-surgery] [National Institute of Health] How Effective Is Bariatric Surgery [https://uihc.org/educational-resources/how-effective-bariatric-surgery] Gastric Bypass vs Gastric Sleeve [https://www.upmc.com/services/bariatrics/surgery-process/surgery-options/bypass-vs-sleeve]   FREE DOWNLOADS / PRODUCTS If you’ve had bariatric surgery, make sure and grab our tapping series recorded specifically for you! Free ‘Stop Stressing the “Stall” Start Tapping’ Video Series HOW TO CONNECT WITH US Work with us: https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg HerGenius Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw Read the Blog: Click here to read more on the blog.   ABOUT US We’re two friends on a mission to disrupt the insanity of diet culture and replace it with something positive, life-affirming and effective. We’re talking to you if you - like us - have felt like a poster child for “diet failure" - or that diets work for other people just not you - or like you just can’t stick to anything - Or this would work if only you were disciplined enough! - blah, blah, blah - If that’s you, then we are here to tell you that the problem is not YOU. The problem is dieting. As life coaches, empty-nesters, busy entrepreneurs and menopausal women, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, but we do know what has worked for us and other women in our programs. What’s abundantly clear to us is that there is no silver bullet diet or exercise regimen. Period. Full stop. And we’ve tried a lot of them! Stick with us as we explore a variety of doable and motivational ways you can free yourself from a lifetime of yoyo dieting. It IS possible to live a healthier, saner, and more fulfilling life you enjoy. Music provided by dmd_productions

Why you need mindset support AFTER weight loss surgery

This episode shares why we believe working on your mindset AFTER weight loss surgery is so important. Fear is a natural companion to planning, having and recovering from weight loss surgery. Fear of having the surgery Fear in the early days after the surgery Fear of weight regain Fear of stalls Fear of complications Fear that you won’t know what to do Fear that you won’t have anyone to turn to Fear that people will judge you for having the surgery Fear that people won’t accept you after you lose the weight (because they are used to you being the overweight person) Fear about relationship changes Fear that your food addictions and cravings will come back Fear that you will be afraid forever! The benefit of mindset work is that it has a lot to do with becoming curious instead of staying fearful. Wouldn't that be a much better state of mind! Listen today as we talk about fear, mindset and the power of curiosity.   IMPORTANT LINKS BELOW! FREE DOWNLOADS / PRODUCTS If you’ve had bariatric surgery, make sure and grab our tapping series recorded specifically for you! Free ‘Stop Stressing the “Stall” Start Tapping’ Video Series HOW TO CONNECT WITH US Work with us: https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg HerGenius Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw Read the Blog: Click here to read more on the blog.   ABOUT US We’re two friends on a mission to disrupt the insanity of diet culture and replace it with something positive, life-affirming and effective. We’re talking to you if you - like us - have felt like a poster child for “diet failure" - or that diets work for other people just not you - or like you just can’t stick to anything - Or this would work if only you were disciplined enough! - blah, blah, blah - If that’s you, then we are here to tell you that the problem is not YOU. The problem is dieting. As life coaches, empty-nesters, busy entrepreneurs and menopausal women, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, but we do know what has worked for us and other women in our programs. What’s abundantly clear to us is that there is no silver bullet diet or exercise regimen. Period. Full stop. And we’ve tried a lot of them! Stick with us as we explore a variety of doable and motivational ways you can free yourself from a lifetime of yoyo dieting. It IS possible to live a healthier, saner, and more fulfilling life you enjoy.   Music provided by dmd_productions

Just tell me what to do - wandering in the weight loss wilderness after bariatric surgery

In this week’s episode we talk about one of the most common things people say to us when they enter our community - “Just tell me what to do.” If you feel like you are wandering in the weight loss wilderness, come on in! - join us for this discussion today. We recognize that some people enter our community feeling confused. They are waiting for us to come at them with the lightning-quick, magic instructions - a repeat of ALL the other diet books and programs they've ever tried.     But, like you, we have learned that those "quick-fixes" never worked for long [if at all]. In fact, over time, those diets only led to more weight gain.  It can feel scary to engage your own intelligence, commit and be consistent. Because these are qualities that most overweight people think they do not possess when it comes to food. But we disagree. We challenge you to ask yourself - What if I DO have exactly what it takes to figure this out (with some guidance and support)? This conversation is 🔥 IMPORTANT LINKS BELOW! FREE DOWNLOADS / PRODUCTS If you’ve had bariatric surgery, make sure and grab our tapping series recorded specifically for you! Free ‘Stop Stressing the “Stall” Start Tapping’ Video Series [https://www.hergenius.co/bariatric-tapping-registration] HOW TO CONNECT WITH US Work with us:  https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us [https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us] YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg] HerGenius Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw] Read the Blog:  Click here to read more on the blog. [https://www.hergenius.co/blog] ABOUT US We’re two friends on a mission to disrupt the insanity of diet culture and replace it with something positive, life-affirming and effective.  We’re talking to you if you - like us - have felt like * a poster child for “diet failure" -  * or that diets work for other people just not you -  * or like you just can’t stick to anything -  * Or this would work if only you were disciplined enough! - blah, blah, blah - If that’s you, then we are here to tell you that the problem is not YOU. The problem is dieting. As life coaches, empty-nesters, busy entrepreneurs and menopausal women, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, but we do know what has worked for us and other women in our programs. What’s abundantly clear to us is that there is no silver bullet diet or exercise regimen. Period. Full stop. And we’ve tried a lot of them! Stick with us as we explore a variety of doable and motivational ways you can free yourself from a lifetime of yoyo dieting.  It IS possible to live a healthier, saner, and more fulfilling life you enjoy.    Music provided by dmd_productions

Greatest Hits Replay: Body Positivity vs Weight Goals - Can I make peace with my body and still want to change it?

This week, we are sharing one of our most popular episodes:  Can I Make Peace With My Body And Still Want To Change It. We explore the idea of both wanting to be at peace with your body while also wanting to change it. Can these two desires co-exist? It can feel impossible to reconcile these seemingly irreconcilable concepts.  It goes against everything you’ve been taught about how to live as a woman in the world today. The body positivity movement is asking you to embrace your body exactly as it is, but every cultural image of women is steeped in looking and behaving in a very specific way.   We discuss how you can both love your body and wish there were parts of it that you can change.  And you can do this without following a strict diet protocol or exercising hours a day.   FREE DOWNLOADS / PRODUCTS If you’ve had bariatric surgery, make sure and grab our tapping series recorded specifically for you! Free ‘Stop Stressing the “Stall” Start Tapping’ Video Series [https://www.hergenius.co/bariatric-tapping-registration]   HOW TO CONNECT WITH US Work with us:  https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us [https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us] YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg] Getting Rich After Divorce Podcast:  https://www.hergenius.co/podcasts/her-genius-getting-rich-after-divorce [https://www.hergenius.co/podcasts/her-genius-getting-rich-after-divorce] HerGenius Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw] Read the Blog:  Click here to read more about this topic on the blog. [https://www.hergenius.co/blog]   ABOUT US We’re two friends on a mission to disrupt the insanity of diet culture and replace it with something positive, life-affirming and effective.  We’re talking to you if you - like us - have felt like * a poster child for “diet failure" -  * or that diets work for other people just not you -  * or like you just can’t stick to anything -  * Or this would work if only you were disciplined enough! If that’s you, then we are here to tell you that the problem is not YOU. The problem is dieting. As life coaches, empty-nesters, busy entrepreneurs and menopausal women, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, but we do know what has worked for us and other women in our programs. What’s abundantly clear to us is that there is no silver bullet diet or exercise regimen. Period. Full stop. And we’ve tried a lot of them! Stick with us as we explore a variety of doable and motivational ways you can free yourself from a lifetime of yoyo dieting.  It IS possible to live a healthier, saner, and more fulfilling life you enjoy.    Music provided by dmd_productions

Real Talk After Bariatric Surgery: Lee shares her journey

In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we do something a little different. Mimi takes on the role of podcast host and ‘interviews’ Lee as a podcast guest. You’ll hear real talk about why Lee decided this was the right choice for her and what she experienced in those initial weeks immediately following surgery. Plus, she shares the exact things she had to do to be successful long term. This is a very personal and raw conversation and you’ll be blown away by the honesty with which Lee shares her journey. One of the tools Lee uses (and we teach in all our programs) is self-coaching through thoughtwork. Our systems are based on the teaching of Byron Katie - and we dedicated an entire episode to her book in a recent podcast. Click here to listen to the Byron Katie podcast [https://www.hergenius.co/podcasts/her-genius-beyond-dieting/episodes/2148101679]   IMPORTANT LINKS BELOW! FREE DOWNLOADS / PRODUCTS If you’re ready to ditch dieting - and diet mentality, you want this free video series! Free ‘Stop Dieting Start Tapping’ Video Series If you’ve had bariatric surgery, make sure and grab our tapping series recorded specifically for you! Free ‘Stop Stressing the “Stall” Start Tapping’ Video Series HOW TO CONNECT WITH US Work with us: https://www.hergenius.co/work-with-us YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jz7ZnCE2riBCJyoML8tJg Getting Rich After Divorce Podcast: https://www.hergenius.co/podcasts/her-genius-getting-rich-after-divorce HerGenius Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Chmxjj5OBfkjoS2Bl2Qhw Read the Blog: Click here to read more about this topic on the blog.   ABOUT US We’re two friends on a mission to disrupt the insanity of diet culture and replace it with something positive, life-affirming and effective. We’re talking to you if you - like us - have felt like a poster child for “diet failure" - or that diets work for other people just not you - or like you just can’t stick to anything - Or this would work if only you were disciplined enough! - blah, blah, blah - If that’s you, then we are here to tell you that the problem is not YOU. The problem is dieting. As life coaches, empty-nesters, busy entrepreneurs and menopausal women, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, but we do know what has worked for us and other women in our programs. What’s abundantly clear to us is that there is no silver bullet diet or exercise regimen. Period. Full stop. And we’ve tried a lot of them! Stick with us as we explore a variety of doable and motivational ways you can free yourself from a lifetime of yoyo dieting. It IS possible to live a healthier, saner, and more fulfilling life you enjoy. Music provided by dmd_productions