In this podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with two highly respected women, each with over 10 years of experience working in the bariatric space. Margaret Hayes is a bariatric dietitian with over 30 years of experience in dietetics, and Georgie Beames is a psychologist specialising in bariatrics. Together, we delved into a discussion about the challenges faced by bariatric surgery patients and the significance of adopting a holistic approach to weight loss.

Margaret emphasises the positive impact of bariatric surgery on patients' lives, viewing it as an opportunity to give people a second chance at improving their health and overall well-being.  On the other hand, Georgie shed light on the psychological aspects of weight loss and the tools she utilises to support patients throughout their weight loss journey. She explained her use of evidence-based rewiring techniques to help patients break free from detrimental eating patterns and cultivate new, healthier pathways in the brain.

We also discuss food cravings. Georgie explained that these cravings often stem from the pleasurable feelings associated with particular foods or habits, which in turn reinforce the brain's existing pathways.

Excitingly, Margaret and Georgie shared their plans for an upcoming online workshop designed for both pre and post-operative patients. The workshop aims to empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools to overcome obstacles, strengthen their commitment to weight loss, and ultimately thrive in their lives.

Promotional Links:

Workshop:

https://www.bariatricdietitian.com.au/resetandrewire

Margaret’s meal plan: https://www.bariatricdietitian.com.au/meal-plans-5fd96af6-2b57-4ae4-8c67-af658814b200

Margaret’s Protein Training Course and ebook:

https://www.bariatricdietitian.com.au/ProteineBookTraining

Cravings reset (Georgie):

https://georgiebeames.clickfunnels.com/cravings-control-reset