If you've ever stood in your kitchen at 6pm thinking, What the hell am I going to cook for dinner? Welcome to the club, babe. Today's episode pulls the curtain back on what dinner actually looks like in real life… especially when you're post-op, juggling kids, working, and trying to not fall face-first into nighttime snacking.

Jamie keeps it brutally honest (as always) about why dinner feels so overwhelming, why "bariatric-friendly" has gotten way too extreme, and how to build a balanced plate without feeling like you're meal-prepping for the military. From crockpot staples and girl-dinner plates to the "rotisserie chicken saves lives" movement, this episode gives you the permission you didn't even know you needed: food doesn't have to be fancy to count.

Inside, you'll learn:

• Why perfectionism around dinner leads straight to grazing

• How to build a balanced plate using Jamie's Bariatric Breakthrough® Meal Plate Method

• Easy dinner ideas that don't require recipes, meal prep, or culinary skills

• The truth about pasta, bread, carbs, and why mixed meals still count

• Why under-eating at dinner fuels bingeing later

• How to stop making separate meals for your family and yourself

This episode is for anyone 1–10+ years post-op who's exhausted, hungry, and tired of feeling like dinner determines their success.

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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

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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

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