Hey lovely listeners! In this solo episode, I'm diving into why food cravings and that general "wanting" for certain foods often come back around the two-year mark after making changes. We'll explore how to get back on track when that happens, and why it's crucial to do the "mental work" to maintain healthy habits. We'll also bust the myth of the "pouch reset" – it's just another short-lived fad diet with no real benefits. Finally, I'll share some personal strategies that helped me become more aware of my own food desires, distinguishing between head hunger, mouth hunger, and emotional hunger. Let's keep the conversation going! Join the Gastric Mindset Facebook community to connect and share your experiences. ⁠Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ ⁠ Safi Abdi is a qualified Hypnotherapist, coach, and an eating disorder specialist. Dedicated to transforming lives through helping people to change their mindset and heal from diet trauma.   From battling childhood obesity to undergoing weight loss surgery in 2015, Safi intimately understands the struggles of the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Her personal experiences have fuelled her mission to help others break free from the vicious cycle of dieting.  Drawing from her own journey, Safi offers personalised 1-2-1 Therapeutic coaching, providing clients with the tools and support they need to break free from destructive habits and cultivate lasting success on maintaining their weight loss after Bariatric surgery.   Safi offers accessible support for individuals navigating the challenges of recovering from, chronic dieting, disordered eating patterns and food addiction.  She is also the host of the Gastric Mindset Podcast, Safi delves deep into the psychological roots of yo-yo dieting, empowering people who have had struggled with food and with insights and strategies for sustainable change.  Follow Safi on Instagram @gastricmindset on all platforms and tune in to her podcast on YouTube and TikTok for invaluable insights and inspiration. For more information about Safi visit www.therapybysafi.com  

This week I chat with Laura, a Certified Women's Health & Wellness Coach who empowers women to take charge of their well-being! Laura is a 38-year-old Irish woman and mother of two, who runs Balance Your Wellness. She is a dedicated women’s health and wellness coach with over four years of experience in the industry. Recently, she also became a certified Pilates instructor. Laura’s passion lies in empowering women to take charge of their health through a holistic approach. By offering guidance and support, she assists women in navigating their wellness journey, addressing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Her goal is to inspire and educate women to prioritise self-care, self-love, and overall wellness, so they can pursue a balanced and deeply fulfilling life. Follow and find all Laura's details below https://linktr.ee/lauragroves?fbclid=PAAaZb8NA-ZAFkGPqJN9Qv2MzUyWCE-gC0oq4_O_gymlVIq7EPPOlL9RBnKOo_aem_AXCXRi0uXm4uGynYh0rGwV-ZBnwjBhUXfy-EbftgRlNqXl5mATlpwFCzxU-62O-C8zQ⁠ Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠

This episode I have a chat with Sabrina Magnan who an Intuitive Eating & Food Freedom Coach who helps women stuck in the diet cycle heal their relationship with food and their bodies so that they can eat without guilt, obsession or fear of losing control.  Follow Sabrina on Website: www.sabrinamagnan.comEmail: [email protected] Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com ⁠  Facebook GroupJoin my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ ⁠

Join us for this week's episode as I sit down with Kelvette to delve into the topics of diets, mindset, and navigating the next stage of her journey. Kelvette candidly shares her apprehensions about undergoing surgery for the second phase of her journey. In this honest and light-hearted conversation, we explore the challenges of grappling with weight, the accompanying stigma, and Kelvette's journey to finding her footing within the realm of sports. Tune in for insightful discussions and personal anecdotes that shed light on the complexities of life after Bariatric Surgery. Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com  Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ .

Bradley is a dedicated coach, mentor, and educator specializing in empowering young adults. With a passionate mission to equip individuals aged 16-24 with the tools and confidence to navigate their careers and skill development, Bradley has devoted over five years to the youth sector. His commitment stems from a profound love and enjoyment for his work, driven by a desire to instill in the younger generation the same sense of fulfillment and enthusiasm for their careers and lives. Follow Bradley on Instagram @Bradley Hession LinkedIn @ Bradley Hession Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com ⁠⁠  Facebook Group⁠Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ ⁠⁠

Jamie, also known as The Sleeved Dietitian on social media, is an award winning registered dietitian nutritionist who also had weight loss surgery! After struggling with PCOS and her weight her whole life, she finally decided in 2017 she needed another tool. December 19, 2017 Jamie had VSG. With the help of VSG and GLP-1 medication, she has lost 135+ lbs and has gained a whole new life! After going through WLS herself, Jamie realized how little support there was available for bariatric patients. Since her surgery, she has helped thousands of women learn about nutrition and post op life so that they can be successful long term. Since 2020 she has been supporting people through her T.R.I.B.E. Membership Program, which is a virtual membership where members have access to dozens of nutrition materials as well as 45+ virtual support groups each month led by professionals who have also had surgery. She is also a #1 best-selling author. Her book "The Easy Way Out: Why Bariatrics Isn't Cheating Obesity, It's Treating It" and is making waves in the bariatric community! To learn more, be sure to follow Jamie on Instagram and Tik Tok @thesleeveddietitian and head to her website www.thesleeveddietitian.com for more resources and information on how to work with her. Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠ Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com ⁠⁠  Facebook Group⁠Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ ⁠⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Registered Dietitian Gillian, with extensive experience both in the NHS and in private practice who shares her expertise in helping clients maintain long-term success after weight loss surgery. Gillian's approach is all about changing mindsets and behaviour to improve overall health and wellbeing. She dives into her non-judgmental and compassionate approach to helping clients identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around food. She emphasises the importance of support through making lifestyle changes, and how to achieve long-term success post-surgery. Tune in to learn more about her non-weight focused approach and how to overcome the challenges of regaining weight after surgery. Don't miss out on this informative and insightful conversation with Gillian. Gillian information Gillian is based in Belfast and offer online consultations.I offer a free 15 minute discovery call for an initial chat.Get in touch if you would like to learn more. Email = [email protected] Instagram @dietitiangillianuk  Twitter @gillian_rd Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com ⁠⁠  Facebook Group⁠Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠ ⁠⁠

This week I speaks to marathon runner Jennifer about her incredible 100 pound weight loss journey after undergoing bariatric surgery. Jennifer shares deeply personal, hard-won insights about battling obesity, negative body image, and low self-worth to finally reclaiming health through fitness. Now a certified personal trainer specializing in working with post-bariatric surgery patients, Jennifer provides motivation and a wealth of tips for starting an exercise routine that sticks. Tune in as Jennifer candidly discusses: Her mindset shifts that propelled her fitness journey Goal setting tips and her favorite equipment for home workouts Overcoming excess skin complications with strength training Why she felt called to help other bariatric patients reach their potential And much more! Join us for an inspirational dose of grit, vulnerability, support and inspiration - Jennifer’s story will give you a empowering push towards your own fitness goals! Follow Jennifer on: On instagram@jenruns2fit Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠

Join me as I speak with April Williams, bariatric surgery patient and co- founder of Bari Nation, about her powerful mindset shifts after surgery. We dive into the emotional work of changing your relationship with food, avoiding weight regain pitfalls, and accessing a community that empowers you to live your healthiest life. April shares her insightful experience and advice to adjust both mind and plate after bariatric surgery. Follow April on; Website-https://barination.com/ On Instagram@actively_april/ On [email protected] Podcast-BariNation Podcast Get Your FREE list of my recommendations of books, podcast and YouTube to help you change your mindset downloads below. ⁠https://tinyurl.com/5c5svxb7⁠ Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠

We cover learning to create new habits WLS by making small changes by being consistent. To safeguard your weight loss. Follow; Rosa Maria on Instagram @ surgeforwardcoaching LinkedIn-Rosa Maria Smith ticktok-surgeforwardcoaching Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Safi (@gastricmindset) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website ⁠⁠https://www.therapybysafi.com/⁠ Join my free Facebook Group for support pre and post op ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/566725621519161/?ref=share⁠