Day 6 - Fresh Start WLS Master Challenge

We're taking steps to GET CLEAR & GET GOING in the Fresh Start SPRING WLS Master Challenge!

It's DAY 6!

Fundamental Bariatric Surgery Focus: NUTRITION

What does the ASMBS have to say about Nutrition?

“Healthy lifestyle choices give the best results for health and Quality of Life after surgery. Protein-rich foods are important, with patients advised to take in 60-100g of protein daily, depending on their medical conditions, type of operation and activity level. The ASMBS warns patients to avoid excessive carbohydrate intake, such as starchy foods (breads, pastas, crackers, refined cereals) and sweetened foods (cookies, cakes, candy, or other sweets). Limiting carbohydrates to 50 grams per day or less helps avoid rebound hunger problems which can lead to weight regain.”

“Keep in mind there are no standardized dietary guidelines following weight loss surgery, like there are for other disease states…shocking, isn’t it? I am pointing this out to you because patients often don’t understand why there are so many different dietary approaches following surgery. Each surgeon and health care team typically provides a diet plan for their patients after surgery, FOLLOW THAT.” -Cassie Story, RDN,

Your bariatric surgery professional will have specific nutrition parameters for you.

So when you call, ask about…

​Protein

Calories

Sugars & Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sodium

Fat

Specific recommendations when eating out.

What about processed foods?

Get clear on YOUR nutrition guidelines.

Your Nutrition Challenge:

Today, my goal is to get clear on my daily nutrition requirements (which may include: protein, calories, carbohydrates, sugars, fat, fiber, sodium, more whole foods, less processed foods).

I’ll know my numbers so I’ll be clear on my daily goals. Once I’m clear on my daily nutrition goals, I can create daily meal and snack plans.

I want to reach my nutrition goal because {insight} _____________________________________________________.



I will achieve my goal by {actions}

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Fresh Start Focus: CREATIVITY

“I’m not very creative” doesn’t work. There’s no such thing as creative people and non-creative people. There are only people who use their creativity and people who don’t. And Unused creativity doesn’t just disappear. It lives within us until it’s expressed, neglected to death, or suffocated by resentment and fear. We need to make art.

Cook, write, draw, doodle, paint, scrapbook, take pictures, collage, knit, rebuild an engine, sculpt, dance, decorate, act, sing—it doesn’t matter. As long as we’re creating, we’re cultivating meaning.” -Dr. Brené Brown

Your Fresh Start Challenge:

Today, my goal is to acknowledge I am a creative person, and consider (if you’re not already doing something creative) how not spending time in creativity may be affecting me negatively.

I will spend ________ (how many minutes) being creative today by ______________ (what you’ll do!).

I want to reach my goal because {insight} ___________________________________________________.



I will achieve my goal by {actions}:

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• ____________________________

• ____________________________

“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living in this manner—continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within you—is a fine art, in and of itself.” -Elizabeth Gilbert


Make it a beautiful, nutritious, creative day!

Love light and grace to you.

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