BariAftercare: The Podcast

What does it look like on a daily basis to take responsibility in order to create the life you imagine… the life you can create… the life you want to live? In this episode you’ll be given a phrase that has helped guide my behavior and helped me make responsible choices for the past 35 years. Being able to respond in healthy ways… otherwise known as being responsible, is one powerful way to reach your goals and create the life you want! Listen in and learn how! 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton How accepting responsibility for our happiness empowers us to become happy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201102/taking-full-responsibility-your-life Accepting Responsibility https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-your-voice/201311/accepting-responsibility Responsibility, Freedom, Empowerment, and Mental Health https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-insights-new-world/202111/responsibility-freedom-empowerment-and-mental-health 9 Suggestions for Self-Improvement https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-three-minute-therapist/202304/9-suggestions-for-self-improvement Personal Responsibility: How to Develop Personal Responsibility https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/personal-responsibility Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

It’s that time of year when lots of us are re-igniting that New Year’s resolution to work out more… because the weather is getting better every day! Tune in and listen to one of my favorite podcast guests and one of your favorite bariatric men, Rob Demedio, as he gives you some words of wisdom, encouragement and enthusiasm. AND… he’s going to help you reach your physical fitness goals by inviting you to join him at the Busy Bariatrics Summer Camp! Just in time, Rob! Let’s hear what he has to say! 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Busy Bariatrics by Rob Demedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/ Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Welcome to Part II of the book review… the book being Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss. In the last episode we got deep into ways people consciously or subconsciously interfere with their own healing. In this episode we’ll be focusing more on ways those who CHOOSE to heal can do so! I really love this book and although it’s not specifically written for a bariatric audience, it applies! And, it applies to anyone struggling with any disease, so please – share this podcast and recommend the book! Let’s get started! 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

This is an episode that tops my list for all-time favorites! Why? The book I review! I loved it so much and it applies so well to the process of healing from the disease of obesity. The book is called Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can. It is written by Caroline Myss, who is an incredibly intuitive human whose life work is dedicated to helping people understand that they have a great deal of power in terms of healing their own physical illnesses. I think you’ll get a lot from this episode… in fact, this episode and the next as this is a two-part series! So let’s get started! 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can by Caroline Myss Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Do you believe that having the disease of obesity lets you off the hook for making unhealthy food choices? Is what you choose to eat even related to the disease of obesity? Does knowing that obesity is considered to be a chronic disease relieve you of all personal responsibility for assisting in the treatment of the disease? What about other chronic diseases? Aren’t most people advised to eat healthy foods and to exercise as a way to help manage diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases? Having the disease of obesity is not related to personal responsibility in many ways to include genetics, neurotransmitters, biological hormones, and other factors. Yet, there are many ways that taking personal responsibility in a variety of ways can effectively help manage the disease of obesity. Are you willing to put forth the effort in those areas? Remember… you are responsible for the effort you put into whatever you do… but not necessarily the outcome. Let’s get started with this week’s episode! 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Articles to read related to this week’s episode: Why Obesity is a Disease https://obesitymedicine.org/blog/why-is-obesity-a-disease/ Disease of Obesity https://asmbs.org/patients/disease-of-obesity/ Is Obesity a Disease? https://health.clevelandclinic.org/obesity-is-now-considered-a- disease Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

I’m pretty fired up in this episode! The goal weight fixation is a sign that so many of us are caught up in a very unhealthy phenomenon called the diet mentality, which is part of the diet culture, which is a sickness in our country… if not throughout the world! In this episode I talk about the struggles inherent when focusing on a goal weight, which most often sets people up for failure. I then describe diet mentality and diet culture and encourage people to extricate themselves from this toxic way of life, sharing tips for how to do so. Learning to live life at a healthy weight for your body offers a much more joy-filled option! Let’s work on that together. Now, put on your seatbelts and let’s get into this week’s rant… I mean, content. 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton https://www.gatewaytosolutions.org/diet-mentality/ https://afullbite.com/diet-mentality/ https://encountercounselingcenter.com/blog/8-signs-diet-mentality Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Not only is Kevin Stephens a very successful long-term post-op who is an example to everyone of what it means to Give Back to your community, Kevin is undisputedly a great human. I’m excited for you to hear Kevin’s story and to learn about various bariatric organizations in the community. Kevin has, and continues to, participate in many of these organizations. You may or may not be interested in becoming active within one or more of these groups. Either way, you’ll learn about some great conferences that take place around the country that you may want to attend! Enjoy and let us know in the comments what interested you most about what Kevin has to share! 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: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Kelley Gunter is the author of one of the best books I have read from a bariatric patient. Her book is called “You Have Such a Pretty Face,” a perfect title that so many people who struggle with the disease of obesity can relate to! Kelley is 22 years out from her bariatric surgery and maintains a weight loss of over 200 pounds. She has done a tremendous amount of “head work,” which she talks about in this podcast episode, along with the significant issues she has suffered due to a lack of having taken bariatric specific vitamins… hair, teeth, vision problems and bone issues! She no longer makes that mistake and supports the emphasis we have been placing on taking bariatric-specific vitamins. Kelly is a therapist, a life coach, a speaker and is working on a sequel to “You Have Such a Pretty Face,” which is titled “Queen of Crazy Town!” If you haven’t met Kelley before, you will be awed and inspired after listening to her today! Resources: BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com Kelley Gunter website: https://kelleygunter.com/ BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

SOOOO many people struggle with weight regain, regardless of how they have lost weight. If YOU have a history of yo-yo’ing with your weight, this episode is important for you! You’ll likely hear things you’ve heard before, but I suspect you may also learn thing or two about YOURSELF… if you’re willing to listen with an open mind! The information in this episode may also be a bit painful – emotionally, that is. But please don’t let that stop you from listening because what I talk here may be just the thing you need to point you in the direction of learning about – and taking ACTION to changing the pattern of yo-yo’ing with your weight and help you FINALLY maintain weight loss, allowing you to improve your health and do the things you want to do in life! Listen in and listen up! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

IS your health and IS your overall wellness a priority in your life? Well… how can one know!? I’ll tell you! When I look at your lifestyle, the choices you make, the values you live by, the significance that your health plays in your life… I know. And so do others… by seeing how you treat yourself and how you take care of yourself… or not. And if you’re willing to be honest with yourself, you know the truth about whether or not you are prioritizing your health and wellness. In this episode, I ask some tough questions so you can assess how much of a priority health and wellness are in your life. If you’re talking the talk, but not walking the walk, then is your health NOT actually a priority OR is a lack of self-worth an obstacle? I also invite you to a FREE online Chat with Laura Preston and myself on March 5th, 2024 at 7:30 PM EST. Listen and get the details or go to my website, www.conniestapletonphd.com and sign up now! Let’s get started with this episode. 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton) https://procarenow.com/?ref=conniestapleton Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

I’m gonna sound like everyone’s mother here for just a minute: TAKE YOUR VITAMINS! Not just any vitamin! TAKE YOUR BARIATRIC-SPECIFIC VITAMINS. And listening to Heather Mackie, a Registered Dietician who has worked in the bariatric field for over 18 years will hopefully be the reason you become the reason you never miss another day of taking your bariatric specific vitamins. The information in today’s video is some of THE most RELIABLE information you will get when it comes to Bariatric Vitamins because it comes to you from one of the most respected professionals in the bariatric industry. In last week’s episode, Laura Preston mentioned she was had three to four-hour tutoring sessions about vitamins from a woman who knows bariatric vitamins, literally from the inside out! Heather Mackie is the woman who taught Laura all about the science of vitamins when they both worked for the same bariatrtic vitamin company. Laura and Heather will share with you how together they began a movement of sorts within the bariatric vitamin community that has benefitted all bariatric patients. Heather now works for ProCare Vitamins and will be helping them as they continue to provide quality products AND patient education. By the way, you can get 10% off your orders from ProCare Vitamins using the discount code CONNIE STAPLETON. Now let’s listen as Heather and Laura give you information you will absolutely want to share with every bariatric patient you know! Resources: BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com Heather Mackie Mackieh@procarenow.com BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

You DO know that if you consistently follow through with a behavior… one of the Gotta Do ‘Em, perhaps… and IF you use an accountability tool, as well… the Gotta Do ‘Em checklist, perhaps… then without any question you increase your odds of developing a healthy habit AND reaching your goals! Listen to how Laura used some BIG anger to motivate her to develop unwavering consistency with one critically important behavior that is crucial for ALL post-op patients to do. Listen in, learn from Laura and then get your Gotta Do ‘Em sheet out, use it for accountability, and create a lifelong habit that will prevent some serious health problems down the road in your journey! Let’s get started! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

The BariAftercare word of the year is Accountability. The word for this week is Consistency. A listener asked for a podcast about self-efficacy. How did I put all of these things together? Well, I added one additional ingredient to the mix and came up with what felt like a really great episode! The additional ingredient?! The brand new version of the Gotta Do ‘Ems, The Gotta Do ‘Ems, Version 2.0! You’re gonna have to listen and get all the goodies from this episode!! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Bariatric therapist Lora Grabow joins me for this episode of BariAftercare. Like myself, Lora has worked in the bariatric field for 20 years. Listen to our conversation and hear the discussion between two bariatric therapists about common struggles we see with patients, what is the same today as it was 20 years ago and what has changed! I have the utmost respect for all of the work that Lora does. You’ll love learning more about her, as well. Let’s get started! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Lora Grabow website: loragrabow.com . Lora Grabow IG: @bariatric.therapist and FB Lora Grabow, LMSW LoraGrabow email: lora@loragrabow.com Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

In the last episode we talked about what to do when others sabotage, or get in the way of, our goals. THIS week we go a step farther and talk about something even closer to home: SELF-SABOTAGE. When we interfere in our OWN progress toward our goals. It’s not logical to set ourselves up for failure. So, why, then, do we do it so frequently???? Listen in and get some answers… as well as tips for stopping this annoying, and unhealthy behavior! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @myweightishistory (Rob Dimedio) Busy Bariatrics: https://busybariatrics.com/ Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

A listener asked what to do about her husband of many years who brings home foods that are not consistent with her post-op health goals. She believes he is not happy about losing his “eating buddy.” His behaviors have the potential to sabotage her progress! What about you? Are there people in your life that seem to trying to sabotage your healthy post-op lifestyle? What does sabotage look like, what are the reasons people engage in sabotaging behaviors, especially if they are one the people you are closest to, and what can you do if this happens? Listen in and get the answers to those questions … some of the information may surprise you! Keep an open mind! Let’s get started! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @myweightishistory (Rob Dimedio) Busy Bariatrics: https://busybariatrics.com/ Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

For this episode I am joined by two amazing women who thoroughly understand the bariatric community. Kelly Broadwater is a certified eating disorder specialist with extensive experience working in the field of bariatrics. Chaundra Evans is a registered dietician who specializes in bariatrics and eating disorders. They have been working together to help hundreds of bariatric patients over the past 20 years and have recently published a book, aptly titled BariEDucated. While this book is geared more toward bariatric professionals, their work is with patients. These two women totally understand the bariatric population and, in addition to working with patients individually and in groups, they are reaching out to professionals in this book to help them learn and understand what patients want and need them to know about working with them! Listen in and hear the reasons I asked them to be guests on this podcast! You’ll love the work they do! I know I do! 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 BariEDucated: bebarieducated.com and info@bebarieducated.com Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @myweightishistory (Rob Dimedio) Busy Bariatrics: https://busybariatrics.com/ Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Accountability is the BariAftercare word of the year! We chose it because the research is extensive and makes it clear that using accountability measures improves the likelihood of experiencing success, in particular when it comes to keeping weight off! AND… using accountability measures like tracking devices for food intake, water consumption, and movement tends to wane over time. It doesn’t have to! Listen in and learn reasons people quit following through with these beneficial strategies and how about you recommit to being more accountable in your weight journey. The BariAftercare community can definitely help! Let’s get started! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @myweightishistory (Rob Dimedio) Busy Bariatrics: https://busybariatrics.com/ Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

Join Laura Preston and me for a lively discussion about the power of words! We chose the word Accountability for BariAftercare’s word of the year. In this podcast episode we announce a special invitation to join us for a 3-series workshop inside BariAftercare to create a vision project based on YOUR word of the year for 2024! Listen to the end of the podcast to learn how you can sign up for the workshops! 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 Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson) Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell) Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @chefhealthyhenry (Henry Baker) Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes) Instagram: @myweightishistory (Rob Dimedio) Busy Bariatrics: https://busybariatrics.com/ Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

NOT to get completely ahead of myself… BUT… I wanted to give you a sneak peak at what we have in store for you in the New Year at BariAftercare! Get ready to learn and grow with our BariAftercare community as we live and breathe ACCOUNTABILITY and all things related throughout the year. Why accountability? Because it is the number one way to get and stay on track when it comes to weight maintenance! YEP! And before the year is over… as in next week, Laura Preston and I will be hosting a BariAftercare podcast to tell you all about a FUN and CREATIVE three part LIVE webinar throughout the month of January to be sure you are off to a solid start to the NEW YEAR! Set a reminder to listen to next week’s podcast, for sure! The majority of this episode is a fun and playful conversation among the amazing group of people responsible for creating and carrying out the first annual Bari Merry Christmas event. Relax with us and AND… start thinking about attending the event yourself – in person – next year! In the show notes, there are links to the recorded parts of the event! Enjoy! And be sure you are tuned into the BariAftercare support group where I am posting tips for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays! Go to www.bariaftercare.com. 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 Instgram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston) Instagram: @procarenow Instagram: @bari.adventures Instagram: @ashlynchange4life2012 Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcast Please subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.