Struggling with regain? Feeling like you're doing "everything right" but the scale won't budge? You are not alone — and today's episode will hit home.

In this brutally honest conversation, Jamie sits down with Rob DiMedio — bariatric patient, teacher, personal trainer, and creator of Busy Bariatrics and @myweightishistory — to unpack the real reasons post-op patients struggle with food noise, tracking obsession, regain, and conflicting advice.

Together, they dig into the messy middle of bariatric life: macros vs. intentional eating, why calorie trackers can backfire, how chronic under-eating fuels bingeing, and the emotional weight of trying to "get it right" years after surgery.

If you've ever felt ashamed, stuck, overwhelmed, or terrified of slipping back into old habits — this episode might be the permission slip you've needed.

Watch until the end for insight on: ✨ Why tracking works for some people but destroys progress for others ✨ The truth about food noise (and how to quiet it) ✨ How cultural foods absolutely fit post-op ✨ Why sandwiches, potatoes & pasta aren't the enemy ✨ What regain actually means — and what it doesn't ✨ How to build meals that keep you full AND support weight loss ✨ GLP-1s, mindset, metabolism, and real-life bariatric living

🔗 LINKS FROM TODAY'S EPISODE

Rob's Website → https://www.busybariatrics.com Rob's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/myweightishistory/

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☕️ Until Next Week…

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good. Click here to download

Free WLS Facebook Support Group Connect with thousands of women who get it. Real talk, accountability, and community support — no judgment, just love. Join the group

Need More Support on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Tackling Snacking Course — $27 If you keep finding yourself at the pantry after dinner, this mini-course walks you through exactly why it's happening and what to do instead without cutting out your favorite foods. Click here to grab it

T.R.I.B.E. Membership — $99/mo The most supportive space for post-op women who want real accountability, real tools, and a community that actually understands. 💗 Use code CHAOS for $20 off your first month! Become a member

Apply for 1:1 Coaching Get personalized support from Jamie or one of her registered dietitians. We'll help you find your groove again, rebuild consistency, and finally feel in control after regain or stalls. Click here to apply

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