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Today I'm telling you about my harrowing BACK ON TRACK experience, which taught me it was time for a MINDSET upgrade! Plus, we're challenging some popular motivational quotes and putting a FRESH APPROACH twist on them! A healthy dose of "Adjust, Adapt, and Pivot" always works! Let's get started.
In this episode, we're talking about a HABIT you might have (I know I do!) that gets in the way of YOU taking the best care of yourself...and WHAT you can do about it! Plus, how baking an APPLE PIE might be the BEST thing you can do to take care of yourself right now! So let's get started!
In this episode, I'm sharing my own "I CAN'T BELIEVE I DID THAT" story and HOW I turned that experience into a way I solve my future problems...and you can do this too! Plus you'll meet Stephanie and find out WHY it may not be the best idea for her to follow through with her next workout...NO exercise! Let's get started!
We're talking about long term solutions - not only for your healthy weight but long term solutions for ALL your healthy living practices. And you may be able to relate to Shannon's tough situation, and why mindset matters here. Plus, why it's important to keep your food choices interesting, AND how to fill up your jar of JOY for when hard things happen because they do, right? So let's get started!
First, I've gotta speak about this BULL-SH...baloney, because there is NO WAY I will let you think you deserve this kind of message - I don't care who it's from. NO WAY. I want you to see it for the BALONEY it is, and leave it out of your life. Plus, I'm taking you back into another scene from my life when I used the Burrito Exit Strategy and HOW I once again avoided pulling into the drive-thru! And, a little more about me. So let's get started...
Willpower, self-discipline, and self-control are NOT the winning solutions for lifelong health they're alleged to be…and they won't help you break those so-called “bad habits”. Today we're talking REAL STRATEGY! My Burrito Exit Strategy, that is…so let's get started!
In this episode, we're tackling what could be GETTING IN THE WAY of you achieving your goals. And this isn't me calling you out and saying it's because you don't have enough willpower, self-discipline, blah, blah, blah. Actually, we're going COMPLETELY in the other direction. So let's get started.
In this episode, we're talking about the slippery slope of comparison, and how a seemingly 'general interest' in checking how you're doing compared to other weight loss surgery patients with similar stats - can turn into a downward spiral of comparison shame...and NOBODY needs that! Let's get started!
In this episode, we're talking about what it means to SHOW UP for yourself + HOW to do it every day + stories from 4 women who are SHOWING UP and what that's meant in their lives! We need YOU to SHOW UP...so let's get started!
February is FRESH START month! But this year we're doing it a new way. Imagine it's APRIL and you're feeling AHHHHHMAZING about the progress you've made in your WLS journey! Sounds good, right? Well...let's get started with this SPECIAL EDITION of the Fresh Approach Podcast!
This is one of those "me getting real honest with you about my life" episodes...a few tears were shed during this recording. But THIS is so often the missing link to long-term weight loss surgery success. What I hear too often is, "I can't stand who I was before I had surgery...I was a loser...I was a failure...I had no self-discipline or self-control..." If you don't get clear on who you were and WHY, pre-surgery, and make peace with yourself...you'll be at odds with yourself and your weight loss surgery journey until you do.
Oh My Goodness!!! So much GOOOOD stuff in this "Happy New Year" episode! We're talking about "sabotaging" your nutrition by snacking and grazing at night, getting back on track, sticking to your plan, getting SUPER clear on your "WHY", and HOW to maintain your weight once the "honeymoon" is over! Let's get started!
In this episode, from my recent Facebook LIVE, we're talking about handling holiday fears, WHY some WLS friends told me they weren't ready for accountability, HOW to keep your WLS holiday plans sweet, simple & sustainable...AND what I think about the pouch reset! So let's get started!
Remember those early days after surgery when you weren't having thoughts like..."I've gained 35 pounds and I feel like my tool isn't working anymore! I'm stuck because I struggle with motivation! I'm just trying to get my head back in the game! I've regained 35 pounds and I'm fighting to get it back off!" No, you weren't thinking those thoughts then - because those were the days of confidence, empowerment, control, excitement, and anticipation! But NEVER FEAR! Because we're going to take a step back in time and find your missing weight loss surgery MOJO! Come on...it's time to go!
Today we're talking about OBVIOUS changes you can make in your life - so you can achieve your goals! Sounds great, right? But the only problem is, these changes aren't OBVIOUS to you. You can't see your way through a problem. You've pretty much given up on trying to make a situation...better. But YOU KNOW I'm not going to leave you hanging there! So let's get started!
In this episode, we're talking about life - what to do when those metaphorical or REAL lizards, squirrels, and bees show up and get in the way of you achieving your goals + TWO proven ways to help your follow-through be way easier and less stressful! So let's get started!
I'm always preaching that success is in the details! So when Isabel told me she hadn't been able to exercise because there was a lot of traffic, and she was getting home late from work...well, I just HAD TO KNOW MORE! Let's talk about how YOU can begin asking YOURself the questions that matter, so you can turn that roadblock into your path to success!
Okay, you know you want to improve something in your life, AND you're ready to make the necessary changes to get there. AWESOME! So you make a big list of goals and you set out to do them all. But what happens within a few days, or at the most - a few weeks? You hit the BRICK WALL of OVERWHELM. You took on too much, too fast, and probably without enough information to create an effective plan. And once again, you're left feeling like you failed. NO more of that. There's a better way. Let's get started!
It can be hard to trust yourself after spending years struggling - wondering, “How the heck did I end up here?” Whether that means years living with obesity, or too much time spent in a relationship you knew wasn't working, or a decade in a job that was wearing you out and going nowhere. But I'm going to show you HOW to find the evidence from your own life that proves you are the EXPERT on YOU, so you can turn your hopes and wishes...into your reality!
Daily trips to Starbucks, butter on your vegetables, or extra big handfuls of almonds can all contribute to putting on 30 pounds in 7 months. But what about when your spouse loses their job and you're worried about the future? When there's a family crisis and you can't sleep at night? Gaining weight after bariatric surgery IS NOT a simple equation of "too much food and not enough exercise", it's just not. Today, we're getting REAL...real honest.
Not too long ago, you decided you were unwilling to settle for a life of obesity...and you chose to have weight loss surgery. There were a lot of bold moves you had to make before you could have surgery, so many courageous actions. You did it because you believed in a healthier, happier life for yourself. But now, there are things in your life that need attention, that need improvement, but you're telling yourself, "There's nothing I can do...it's just the way it is...it'll never change." WHAT? It's time to talk about your "sleepy thinking" AND what you can do about it THIS WEEK so you CAN live your best life!
The majority of weight loss surgery patients WILL deal with some regain. And when they're trying to do something about it, many of them will look for a solution "out there". But for most, the answer isn't "out there". Let's talk about WHERE the BEST solution is, and WHAT to do once you find it!
You CANNOT afford to take this RISK after weight loss surgery! I'm on my soapbox today with this one - and bariatric surgery outcome studies support me! Do you REALLY want to live your healthiest and happiest life? I know you do - that's WHY you had weight loss surgery...to live your best life to the fullest! So let's get started!
Meet our WLS friend Kelly, and find out what she's doing about her 65 pounds of regain...and how she's NOT just following the traditional weight loss advice we've all been hearing for years! It's time for a Fresh Approach for Kelly AND for you!
We're doing away with the thought, "What's wrong with me? Why can't I get back on track after.....?" and replacing it with the skill of PLANNING for RE-ENTRY! Because there's NOTHING wrong with you. You just need a little more time to ease back into life after situations and events.
Instead of "back on track" when you're stuck at a plateau, trying to deal with regain, or worried you'll NEVER reach your healthy weight...how about finding your weight loss surgery groove! Sounds better, even feels better just thinking about it, right? I'm discovering my own groove right now, not only with my weight loss surgery - but ALSO with my new life as a.....
What happens when the process of losing weight becomes the PROJECT you've spent YEARS and YEARS focusing on? Is it hard to let that PROJECT go? Could THIS be one of the puzzle-piece reasons for your WLS regain or plateau? How attached are YOU to your WEIGHT LOSS PROJECT? I may just blow your mind with this one - and I'm sharing two of my own experiences with this BUMP in my weight loss road!
Today YOU are a guest on the ELLEN show! Amazing, right?!? I'm walking you through a powerful visualization exercise for INTRINSIC MOTIVATION! The "Bumps in the road" series is about HOW to deal with those things that come up during your weight loss surgery journey, that get in the way of you taking the very best care of yourself.
OH this episode is sooooo good! We're talking about the things that get in the way of your "best-laid" summer plans...and I've got so much good stuff to share with you!
The bariatric surgery community isn't talking about this nearly enough, if at all. MENTAL HEALTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT bariatric surgery guideline. And I'm talking about this today in the wake of the recent deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, followed in the last week by my two very close friends each losing a family member to suicide.
The "Bumps in the road" series is about HOW to deal with those things that come up during your weight loss surgery journey, that get in the way of you taking the very best care of yourself. Today we're talking about being willing to dig deeper, ask questions, and discover what's REALLY behind the blocks that you say - are keeping you from achieving your health goals.
The "Bumps in the road" series is about HOW to deal with those things that come up during your weight loss surgery journey, that get in the way of you taking the very best care of yourself. Today we're talking about the uncomfortable stories you tell yourself and what you can do about them, so they don't block you from living your healthiest and happiest life with weight loss surgery.
Are you ALL IN, but then when circumstances don't work out in your favor - you're ALL OUT? This kind of thinking and the actions or in-actions that follow can dramatically interfere with your ability to get the weight loss surgery results you want.
Welcome to Day 7 of the WLS Master Challenge! Today our focus is MENTAL HEALTH, I believe the most important of ALL the fundamental bariatric surgery guidelines.
Welcome to Day 6 of the WLS Master Challenge! Today our bariatric surgery focus is NUTRITION, and our Fresh Start focus is CREATIVITY.
Welcome to Day 5 of the WLS Master Challenge! Today our bariatric surgery focus is FITNESS, and our Fresh Start focus is SELF-COMPASSION.
You've got 6 minutes to practice Calm & Stillness, right? Here's your guided meditation...and I'm leading the way.
Welcome to Day 4 of the WLS Master Challenge! Today our bariatric surgery focus is SLEEP, and our Fresh Start focus is CALM & STILLNESS.
Welcome to Day 3 of the WLS Master Challenge! Today our bariatric surgery focus is MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP, and our Fresh Start focus is MAKING YOURSELF A PRIORITY & SETTING BOUNDARIES.
Are you in the "Top 5" of your to-do list today? Life with weight loss surgery requires planning and making yourself a priority.
Welcome to Day 2 of the Fresh Start WLS Master Challenge! Today's bariatric surgery guideline focus: VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS. The fresh start focus is GRATITUDE & JOY! Let's get started!
Welcome to day 1 of the Fresh Start WLS Master Challenge! Today's bariatric surgery guideline focus is HYDRATION, and the fresh start focus is PLAY! Let's get started!
What to expect during this 7-Day WLS Master Challenge...and what I hope you'll do to get the results you want!
You need more time to take the very best care of yourself and do the things you've always wanted to! Learn how to get more time by making your to-do-list shorter, manageable, and even a little more fun!
This week we're talking about HOW to deal with the bad habits that return after weight loss surgery, and the way we do it…is a game-changer! So let's get started!
Once you have weight loss surgery, you've taken an oath to never "wing-it" with your health...ever again. LIFE happens. You need a Backup Plan! Track includes link to awesome FREE GIFT to help you create your own Backup Plan!
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