Episode 25: Mindset First, Weight Loss Second: A Bariatric Journey

Weight loss requires more than physical changes, it demands a mental shift that starts in your head and continues with small steps toward sustainable health.

• The Plus One Theory focuses on adding one more positive choice, step, or belief to finish stronger than you started
• Weight loss requires more than surgery, medication, or coaching, it needs mindset transformation
• At nearly 300 pounds, my health deteriorated with migraines, infections, and high blood pressure
• Bariatric surgery became my tool, not my solution, after nearly dying from surgical complications
• The bariatric lifestyle requires strict portion control, hydration, protein intake, and supplement regimens
• Obesity is a disease, not a character flaw or simple choice
• Small mindset shifts work better than any diet plan for sustainable weight management
• Practical strategies include pre-portioning snacks, packing half restaurant meals before eating, and food journaling
• Overcoming shame is essential, you are not defined by your regain or slip-ups
• Support the Plus One Theory book and workbook through our crowdfunding campaign at this link!

Join me at the Seger Circle support group hosted by Seger MD Wellness and Weight Management on June 2nd at 6:30 for more on the three M's of bariatric success (Mindset, Motivation, Maintenance)

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An Inspiring Evening with Pam Dwyer
When: 6/2/25 6:30pm CST
Where: Virtual

Topic: "Mindset of Weight Loss - It Starts in Your Head"

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