Weight Loss Winformation

Oh, buddy! Get ready to question yourself in a deep way in this episode! Most of readily admit to wanting to be healthy… wanting to improve our health… and that is probably the number one reason people give me for wanting to have weight loss surgery. And yet, as you’ll hear, “HEALTHISM” is now a term people are using… which basically translates to thinking you can only be healthy if you are THIN. SO… let me ask… are you saying you want to be healthy but you’re actually chasing thin? Listen in and see what your answer is after this episode!
The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?
Resources:
·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)
·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com
·      Breaking Free From the Thin Ideal: Redefining Health and Beauty by Sophie S. Whynacht, PhD
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/body-image-and-stigma-bias/202411/breaking-free-from-the-thin-ideal-redefining-health-and 
·      The Return of Extreme Thinness by Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorder-recovery/202608/the-return-of-extreme-thinness
·      Why We Need to Stop Equating Thinness with Health by Mary McNaughton-Cassill Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-health-matters/202405/why-we-need-to-stop-equating-thinness-with-health
·      Lydia Alexander, M.D., Past President of the Obesity Medicine Association | Chief Medical Officer, Enara Health | Board-Certified Practicing Physician | Culinary Medicine Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-alexander-md-dabom-dablm-mfoma-ab83644/

Influencers… seems most teens and plenty of adults would love to make a living as an influencer! There are certainly some benefits of doing so, it appears! I have no issue with influencers… unless and until they start going outside their lane. By that I mean giving information or advice they aren’t qualified to give. Influencers are free to share their personal experiences, their opinions, and tips that work for then and things that don’t. But please – if you are an influencer - stay away from “educating” people about things you are not qualified to teach. Leave that to professionals. And as a consumer, be wise about the choices you make. Influencers can give you great ideas based on their own experiences and what others have shared with them. But be mindful of their words and behavior. Assess for yourself if they are following the advice of the professionals with whom you are working and if their way of life matches up with your personal values. Listen in… this is a hot topic, especially in the bariatric community.
The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?
Resources:
·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)
·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com
·      Are Influencers Actually More Influential? By Qi Wang Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/time-travel-across-borders/202505/are-influencers-actually-more-influential
·      The Psychology of the Modern-Day Social Media Influencer by Cheralyn Leeby Ph.D., LMFT

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/consciously-creating-your-soul-life/202401/the-psychology-of-the-modern-day-social-media
·      The Impact of Social Media on Health Behaviors, a Systematic Review by Bernadette Paul and Sely-Ann Headley-Johnson 
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12608964/
·      How Social Media Affects Body Image and Eating Behavior by Jessica M Alleva Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-your-body/202312/effect-of-eating-related-social-media-content-on-body-image-and-eating

I have two questions for you! Does exercise result in weight loss? If not, are you interested in doing any exercise? These are a few of the things I talk about in this episode! I’ll also give you information about what the experts and the research says about the CRITICAL need we ALL have for exercise. Like or not, exercise is a must for healthy living! I know… you hate hearing it. Listen in – I promise there’s more!
The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?
Resources:
·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)
·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com
·      Does exercise help you lose weight? by Andrew Jagim, PhD
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/does-exercise-help-you-lose-weight
·      Why Exercise if I’m Not Losing Weight by Anthony L Komaroff, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/why-exercise-if-im-not-losing-weight
·      "I Keep Exercising but I’m Not Losing Weight"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-brain-on-food/202507/i-keep-exercising-but-im-not-losing-weight
·      Why exercise doesn’t burn more calories — and why that’s not the point by Mary-Russell Roberson
https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/why-exercise-doesnt-burn-more-calories-and-why-thats-not-point

Too often when someone experiences a setback in the weight loss journey, they throw in the towel completely! That is not necessary as we are all human and will make mistakes in our lives for the rest of our lives! This episode provides encouragement for bouncing back when you slip off the path so you can move forward toward your goals!
The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?
Resources:
·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)
·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com
·      7 Ways to Bounce Back From Setbacks by Nuala G Walsh
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-that-matter/202309/bouncing-back-7-ways-to-get-up-when-you-fall-down
·      Rebounding From Failure by Ashley C. Jordan, PhD

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leading-with-connection/202507/rebounding-from-failure
·      This Will Help You Bounce Back After Failure by Guy Winch, PhD

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/202605/this-will-help-you-bounce-back-after-failure
·      The Secret to Overcoming Any Setback by Guy Winch, PhD

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201407/the-secret-to-overcoming-any-setback

How do you recover from friendship changes? Listen today’s episode and learn not only that, but the reasons friendships are so critical to our physical and mental health, reasons they change, and how you can deal with friendships as you lose weight! As the saying goes… Make new friends and MAYBE keep the old? Oh, yeah… I added the maybe part!
The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?
Resources:
·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com
·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com
·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare
·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare
·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people
·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)
·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)
·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)
·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)
·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)
·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/
·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com
·      When Friendships Fade by Ankita Guchait, MBPsS
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-realities-of-refugee-screening/202509/when-friendships-fade
·      When a Friendship No Longer Fits by Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202501/when-a-friendship-no-
·      How Friendship Needs Change Over Time by Suzanne Degges-White, PhD

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202205/how-friendship-needs-change-over-time

·      Why People Can Expect Relationship Changes After Weight Loss by Thomas  Rutledge, PhD

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-healthy-journey/202506/why-people-should-expect-relationship-changes-after-weight-loss

 
·      When Friendships End by Loren Soeiro, PhD ABPP
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/202512/when-friendships-end