Most of us are familiar with the concept of social networks… you know… family members, friends, work buddies, support group peers, and such. But have you heard of a Challenge Network? I’m guessing not! In this episode you’ll learn the reasons why creating a small Challenge Network to help you meet your weight loss and maintenance goals is critical for your optimal success. As you listen to this episode, consider who you want to have in YOUR Challenge Network!

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?

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

· What Are You Weighting For? by Gary D. Foster Ph.D.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-are-you-weighting/202206/creating-support-network-weight-loss-journey

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

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

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-brain-on-food/202507/i-keep-exercising-but-im-not-losing-weight

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

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

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/202205/how-friendship-needs-change-over-time

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

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/202512/when-friendships-end

You are sure to be impressed listening to the passion and knowledge Shennelle, bariatric patient and founder of Bariatric Rewrite has for her recovery… from the disease of obesity and well… other things! She’s a ball of fire and will spark your fire to get to work on making your life the best it can be through your weight loss process.

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

· Bariatric Rewrite: https://bariatricrewrite.com/home

Fancy schmancy topic today! Psychological Flexibility. Sounds complicated and it is in a way! But in this episode, you will easily be able to see the importance of developing psychological flexibility in order to lose weight and keep it off. Listen in… see if you’re on the hamster wheel of the unhealthy, psychologically INFLEXIBLE diet mentality and learn how to get away from that going-nowhere-good train of negativity.

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

· Solving the Mystery of Weight Loss Failures by Kristen A. Carter MS https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/health-and-human-nature/202108/solving-the-mystery-weight-loss-failures

· Do Overweight People Have Worse Cognitive Flexibility?

o Song S, Li Q, Jiang Y, Liu Y, Xu A, Liu X, Chen H. Do Overweight People Have Worse Cognitive Flexibility? Cues-Triggered Food Craving May Have a Greater Impact. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 6;14(2):240. doi: 10.3390/nu14020240. PMID: 35057421; PMCID: PMC8779446.

· 3 Ways to Improve Your Cognitive Flexibility by Jennifer Verdolin Ph.D.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wild-connections/201912/3-ways-to-improve-your-cognitive-flexibility

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/202206/think-different-10-ideas-more-mental-flexibility

· Cognitive Processes and the Treatment of Obesity By Riccardo Dalle Grave, MD

· Cognitive Processes and the Treatment of Obesity By Riccardo Dalle Grave, MD

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorders-the-facts/202404/cognitive-processes-and-the-treatment-of-obesity