Slim for Summer Inspire Diet Challenge Final Post: We are Losers in the best way!
This is going to be long, because what I have to say is so very important. I've also made this post public because I want to make sure EVERYONE here, not just the Supporters see that there's more going on in the background in this amazing group. And the real magic? Is happening here every single day, and real results are possible with just a little bit of faith in yourself when you commit fully to your goals!
We are so incredibly proud of each person who participated in last month’s Inspire Diet Challenge. Each of you who participated deserves a pat on the back and more than that.
From the beginning of the Challenge we encouraged all who participated to think of this as more than a weight loss challenge, that our work as Post-Ops is more than just to lose the wei ...
And that’s a big focus during the Challenge. Those of you who have participated in one know that daily we give you new ideas, new concepts, education on how you body works, how your mind can work for or against you. Daily we challenge you to step out of your comfort zone so you can do some magical things, and truly change your lives.
So because of that, we want to share that we are so very proud of ALL of you. You all worked hard this past Challenge and deserve to pat yourself on the back! Just like last month we are rewarding 4 Inspire Diet Challengers who complete the challenge with a little something! Here's a little bit of how these 4 Challengers turned the past month into a learning experience that's going to serve them well in the future!
“I'm experiencing changes daily. More energy and great benefit to mental/emotional health. Each day that I stick to the plan I feel better about myself.” ~ @margemeredith51
“ This challenge has helped me to be strong and want to do the choosing of my own destiny and my success! I’m not letting anyone or anything control me and my happiness again.” ~ @Dellagroscup
“I learned that my hunger was not for food but for rest, support and I also needed to take care of my mental health as well.” ~ @Dog_Lover
“This past challenge really forced me to lean on the habits I’ve worked on during the last 2 challenges - consistency and being prepared. I packed my lunch & a shake every work day (and on weekends when I went into the office). I’ve been winning the battle against stress- and anxiety-related fat brain, too.” ~ @annadoll
It’s a bit tricky to reach out to people here so would:
@annadoll
@Dog_Lover
@Dellagroscup
@margemeredith51
Send me an email at ASK@bariatriceating.com
Please include the email address you use at BE.
I have a $50 Gift Certificate waiting for you!
As always, I want to Thank You to EVERYONE for putting your faith and trust in our programs. YOU are the real magic, the missing link. And we celebrate you all! We added up the weight loss reported on the last day of the challenge. There were a few that didn’t check in so I’m sorry you missed it, we know you crushed it right along with everyone else though!
The total loss for those who worked this…..
213 Pounds!
INCREDIBLE! TRULY remarkable that as a group we collectively lost a WHOLE PERSON in just 30 days. I can’t wait to see how well you do NEXT round!
Who’s in to join us next round?
We've had a ton of new people join us since the last time we did one of these!
In the comments below introduce yourself with these three facts about YOU:
1) Your name
2) Are you a cat person or dog person?
3) Favorite Inspire Flavor or food.
SMART & SLIM FOR SUMMER CHALLENGE
We had such a fantastic time with our March Challenge we're ramping up to do it AGAIN! Here's what you need to know now:
👉🏻SAVE THE DATE! We start Monday May 3rd for SUPPORTERS only! If you're not a Supporter don't miss out AGAIN. Join us and start participating. You'll get more than you realize out of this group once you're fully participating.
👉🏻ORDER your 14 Day Inspire Diet Box. Don’t let NOT having enough Inspire or waiting on shipping be your excuse to miss out on yet another one of our Challenges!
👉🏻LISTEN TO THIS: https://www.bariatriceating.com/blogs/podcast-real-talk-with-suzi-shaw/episode-15-no-one-is-coming-to-save-you
👉🏻Think about a SPECIFIC goal for the Challenge.
Example: STOP bedtime snacking
Example: START drinking plain water.
Example: STOP Drinking with Meals
Example: START making a grocery list without junk food and sticking TO THE LIST
(notice there's not a WEIGHT LOSS NUMBER there...there's a ...
If you've been doing our March Inspire Diet Challenge you know that one of your daily tasks on each check-in is to weigh yourself.
There's a few reasons we've discussed before, and on our website (this article: https://www.bariatriceating.com/blogs/bariatric-advice-and-support/the-scale-friend-or-enemy ) but there's a bigger reason than the truly important getting to know your body.
It's to make peace with what your MIND seems to think will happen when you start losing weight again.
You see one of the biggest things that no one talks about, and trips EVERYONE up is that during our initial stages as a post op we are dropping a pond or more DAILY. Now we've said this before and we'll say it again, no matter how hard you are working that first year it's not YOU it's the surgery. People here who couldn't get to goal, and those to got to goal and regained can attest to the fact that your Surgery is driving the bus for at least the firs year, and if you're lucky the first year and a half.
So by ...
We get it....every now and then we all need a fresh start.
Listen to this if you are struggling but ready to get on track TODAY!
Just a reminder that as of Friday August 20th this fantastic group is now at it's forever home on our main website this completes our vision for what support group can be. It will be all you love about THIS group….in a way nicer location you’re already familiar with.
If you are just checking in after a few days, don't feel bad just come join us there!
There are a few things to note:
- The new Premium Group uses your BariatricEating.com store log in information, so there’s NO need to create a new identity!
- Once you log into our new group you will be required to agree to and pay for a $5 membership fee. In exchange for this you’ll be offered $10 Bariatric Eating.com coupon every month you remain a member.
- We will be closing the doors here by the end of September to give everyone the chance to transition.
- Since we made this shift mid-month we have a special coupon just for YOU here that has been posted there...so there's money on the table for you when you come join us!
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Have you moved over to the new platform and can't find my check ins? Here's a direct link!
https://www.bariatriceating.com/community/support/daily-accountability-forum
