WLS support and inspirational information

Weight Loss Surgery Support: Daily Inspiration for October 21, 2010
Katie Jay, MSW

Believe you'll get better.

If you make an effort to do something every single day, no matter how awkward you are at the start, you'll get better at it. You have to. You couldn't walk when you first started out so long ago. Now you walk all the time. It's not a big deal.

It takes time and practice to establish new, healthier habits. But, have faith you will get better.

Action for the day: Be conscious today of the new habits you are creating and practice them.

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Weight Loss Surgery Support: Daily Inspiration for October 25, 2010
Katie Jay, MSW


Let your adult self take charge.


Who are you going to bring with you as you move from holiday event to holiday event in the coming months? Are you going to bring the little child inside who hates being deprived? Or, are you bringing with you the satisfied and goal-oriented adult who will take care of your true needs?

When your inner child is in charge, you are more at risk for making unhealthy choices. The inner child may be rebellious, choosing to eat the things that are "forbidden." Your inner adult is better at delaying gratification and thinking through the consequences of a choice. When you are going into a challenging situation, your adult self will be your best friend. That part of you will say, "no," and will guide you onto an exciting new path of success.

Action for the day: Pay attention to the voices inside your head that help you make choices as you go through your day. Identify your inner child's influence, acknowledge it, and then gently allow your inner adult to have the final say.



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Hey, everyone, I'm checking in for a bit!

I decided to stop tracking my food and exercise and learn to eat from internal cues. So I haven't been around very much. So far it's working pretty well, but keep in mind that I tracked my food for 2.5 years and my exercise for 1.5 years.

The nice thing about tracking is that you can always start it back up again. So, if my weight starts to go up, I will do so. But right now it's actually going down!

Hello!

I think this is good idea. I know one's who do this and if they gain weight they go right back to tracking until the get gained weight off. Usuallly 5 pounds is limit and then they go back to tracking. Keep up the good work!

Weight Loss Surgery Support: Daily Inspiration for November 2, 2010
Katie Jay, MSW

Think the bite through.

If you are a WLS patient who wants to avoid unhealthy snacking, change your focus and think the snack through. Before you take that first unhealthy bite, think about how it will create guilt and anxiety—how it will cause you to lose some of the self respect you've gained since having WLS. Consider how it will feel to lose your newfound freedom, your ability to move, the pleasure of having enough energy to be productive.

It's hard sometimes to make yourself think about the consequences of your actions, but if you are going to have long-term success you might want to start thinking the bite through.

Action for the day: Today, if you find yourself reaching for an unhealthy bite, think it through. What will be the short- and long-term consequences?
***********************************************************************************************************************************************Weight Loss Surgery Support: Daily Inspiration for November 3, 2010
Katie Jay, MSW

Rejoice.

Have you taken the time to stop and think about how amazing weight loss surgery is? While most people would prefer to get healthy without having to go through surgery, at least there is a tool available that can bring great opportunity.

Take a moment to rejoice. Weight loss surgery is a gift, imperfect though it can be at times. And you can use WLS as a tool to help fulfill your dreams.

Action for the day: Spend a quiet minute in reflection today. Rejoice that you have a tool to help you, and think about where you would be now without it. Are you using this gift to its full potential?

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Wow Mac! I did not realize you were down to 120! That is awesome!! Well by all means, track away....:-) Thanks for article! I will print out next week when I am back at work.

I lost 1 pound today. I am tired of yo-yoing now. This is the 1st month I actually gained a pound. I want to consistly lose 2 pounds a week and I know I can do this at my size. I really want to do more to reach my goals. I just have to get into the correct mind set.