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Boost Health in older age

6 Ways to Boost Your Health in Your Golden Years

By making lifestyle choices that emphasize physical and mental stimulation, you can uncover ways to control the health of your mind and body at any age. Life in our golden years can be filled with whatever you want—excitement and adventure, relaxation and peace or maybe a bit of both. If you are over the age […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
self esteem for soul

Self Esteem for the Soul

You’ve been working on improving your self-esteem by engaging in positive self-talk and by treating your body to healthy food and exercise. These are great ways to build self-confidence and an overall sense of self-worth. Yet in order to truly live our healthiest lives, we need to address our whole self: our minds, our bodies […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
self esteem for the body

Self Esteem for the Body

You know the importance of talking to yourself with compassion and kindness when it comes to improving your self-esteem. The kinder the self-talk, the greater the self-esteem.
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
support after weight loss surgery

The Importance of Support for Weight Loss Success

I can not stress enough just how important it is to find support after having weight loss surgery. Many studies have proven that physical and emotional support will ultimately help patients become more successful in the long run. Support can come in all forms but regardless of the type or the degree of involvement you would like your […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
4 years ago
self esteem mind

Self Esteem for the Mind

There is no way around it. In order to truly live our healthiest lives, we need to address our whole self: our minds, our bodies and our beings (or spirit). In order to improve our self-esteem, we must work on improving our relationships with ourselves. First, we have to deal with the mind and make sure […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
food addiction weight loss surgery

Confessions of an Addict: How to Free Yourself from Addiction

“Hi, I’m Connie and I truly am a grateful, recovering addict.” When I first attended 12-Step meetings and heard people saying they were “grateful recovering” addicts, I thought to myself, “Why in the world are they grateful for being an addict?” Twenty-nine years into my own recovery, I can tell you why people who are in a […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
How Serious is food Addiciton

How Serious is Food Addiciton?

Food addiction is a very serious and real problem. Not simply because it leads to weight gain, but because in most cases it is a result of some psychological battle that the patient is dealing with. The problem is more than just the food. In a way, you could say that food is a symptom of […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
understanding food addiction

Understanding Food Addiction

In the world of medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and other medical and mental health professionals, there’s a debate, of course, about the concept of “food addiction.” Without question, scientific research shows addictive behavior regarding sugar consumption in animals. But what about humans? Brain scans of humans specifically show similar patterns for people “under the influence” […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
support after weight loss surgery

How to Find Support on Social Media after Weight Loss Surgery

Social media can be a great tool, however it can also be a means of self-deprecating behavior depending on your interaction with it. We have discussed the fact that if you compare yourself in a negative light to others who post online, you are not doing yourself, or your self-esteem, any favors. Focus on what you […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago
social media comparions

6 Reasons to Avoid Social Media Comparisons

Social media has become a great tool to stay in touch with old friends, express your creative side, and even promote a brand or a business. However, social media is also the root of many individuals’ low self esteem. With the deceitful nature of social media—people posting edited photos of themselves in good lighting or […]
Connie Stapleton, Bariatric Psychology
4 years ago