Surviving the Holidays After Weight Loss

Surgery(Without going completely off track or

murdering anybody!)

The Will Power Myth

Six Time Tested Strategies for Staying on Track Through The Holidays

(…WITHOUT MURDERING ANYONE)

Empowered

NOT Defeated!

Strategy #1STOP FOCUSING ON CAN’T AND FOCUS ON CAN

• You CAN start new and healthier holiday traditions

• You CAN make lots of memories with the people you love

• Believe it or not, you CAN eat whatever you want to during the holidays

Things you are totally can do

Do I or do I not WANT it?Ask yourself 3 questions:

• Can I stop at just a few bites?

• If I eat this, how will I feel physically?

• Is eating this going to make me feel guilt or any other strong, negative

emotion that may sabotage me or make me feel defeated?

You control how you feel during the

holidays. Focus on what you CAN do instead of what you can’t do and

you’re more likely to feel filled with joy and gratitude than deprivation and longing.

Focusing on can instead of can’tBOTTOM LINE

Strategy #2OWN YOUR PROCESS, MANAGER YOUR NEEDS

Stop that.

Mantra #1

“I alone am responsible for my health.

If my health is truly a priority, I have the power to

choose good health.”

• Hosting the party? Don’t try to be “Super-Host.”

• Make or bring food you can eat.

• Consider special requests carefully.

• Manager your appetite and your energy.

So how do you own your process…AND MANAGE YOUR NEEDS?

Mantra #2

“I had surgery, they did not. They are under no

obligation to change their behavior because I chose

to change mine.”

Strategy #3TREAT YOUR HEALTH LIKE IT’S A JOB

Physical Activity

Veg-Out Time

Self Care/Pampering

Put it on your calendar

TONIGHT.

#YesIAmBossy

Strategy #4DEAL WITH PEOPLE WITH TACT & RESPECT

“Are you supposed to be eating that?”

• DO: Let folks know that you’re capable of making your own food decisions. And thank them for their concern.

• DO NOT: Get defensive. That not only escalates the situation, it only tends to make YOU feel worse in the end.

“You’re getting too thin! Stop losing!”

• DO recognize that this may be coming from a place of genuine concern. Acknowledge that.

• DO NOT go into a diatribe about goal weights and your journey. They might not understand it and that will frustrate you.

“Don’t go gaining that weight back!”

• Do let them know you are not concerned. You might even tell them you’re taking it one step, one day at a time.

• DO NOT elaborate or feed into them by explaining anything about your actions or habits. No matter who says it, this comment is NOT constructive. A person who would say that to you isn’t a person you should spend your time trying to educate. Move on!

Strategy #5SET A HOLIDAY GOAL

Strategy #6USE THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL YOU GOT!

When Accountability Works Best

THREE SITUATIONS

1. When you have an actual someone/something to which you are accountable.

2. When you know what your goal is and it’s specific enough to track.

3. When you hold yourself accountable to someone who holds themselves accountable to you.

So what does this look like?

1. Choose a goal to pursue.

2. Actively decide to use accountability as a part of your plan.

3. Decide to whom or what you will be accountable.

4. DO IT!!!

• The Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Guide (www.bariatricfoodie.com/holidays)

• Even more recipes to be added to the blog

• Holiday mini-challenges with prizes!• Holiday food “check-ins” & discussions• …and a few more surprises on social

media

Bariatric Foodie Help for the HolidaysHERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Groups

A TRIPLE LAYER OF EXTRA SUPPORT

• Six people, just like you – trying to stay on track through the holidays

• Hour-long weekly support call with ME!

• An accountability partner for day-to-day support

• A secret Facebook group to talk about your struggles

• Fun challenges and discussions along the way

• A free copy of The Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Guide

• A one-on-one session with me to make over your favorite holiday recipe.

• You get in on a group at a special price. The full price will be $227. You’ll get in for $197, a $30 savings!

BonusesIF YOU JOIN A HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GROUP TODAY…

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LET’S STAY IN TOUCH