Self-Compassion has been well researched and can make a big difference in how you approach your weight loss and weight maintenance process. There can be a slippery slope between self-compassion and self-pity, which we talked about a few weeks ago. Let’s dig into this critical topic. You might want a piece of paper and a pen handy as there are some great tips for your day to day life in here!

The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let’s get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?

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: @ (Caleshia Haynes)

· Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

· Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

· Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

· ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

· Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

· Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

Three Components of Self-Compassion Self-Compassion: A Therapy Technique for Negative Thoughts by Cara Gardenswartz, Ph.D.

8 Simple Ways to Increase Self-Compassion by Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW

Pity-Party or Self-Compassion? Recognizing the Difference by Teyhou Smyth, Ph.D., LMFT

Self-Compassion for Beginners By Adi Jaffe, PhD