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It is safe to enjoy and celebrate your weight loss surgery journey.. even when you still haven’t reached the goal.

I coached a Sleever in my monthly community coaching call who lost over 100 pounds 🙌🏾

But.. instead of enjoying and celebrating this incredible milestone ..she was focus on how much weight she had left to lose. She didn’t want to be in celebration for too long.

When I asked her why? She told me if she gets too happy she’s going to get comfortable and start gaining back the weight.

I remember when I once thought like this. If I get too happy I will get content and complacent. Not celebrating will actually get me to my goal faster.

The truth was that it made my journey “very serious” and exhausting. Eventually burning me out. This was not fun out all 👎🏾
and I stop noticing all the amazing milestones that were happening.

Give yourself permission to enjoy your journey all the step of the way. Even if you aren’t “there yet”.

There is a space for both Contentment of being successful and reaching for more

There never a such thing as getting too happy…

P.S I am now accepting new clients to my Mindset Reset Mastery Program. It’s a one on one coaching experience where I teach Sleevers all the mindset tools and skillset they need to stop regaining and stalling in their journey… while having fun and being happy.

If you are interested and will like to know more about my signature program. Message me and we will book a sales call❤️

#vsg #wls #bariatric #wlssupport #vsgsupport #batiatricsupport #vsgstrong #vsgstruggles #vsgstall #vsgregain #wlsstory #wlsstruggles #wlscommunity #wlscommunityvsg #bariatricsurgery #bariatricsleeve #wlsgoals #mindsetcoach

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Show me you are part of an amazing support community…. I will go first. #wlscommunity #wlssupport #barination

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Tag a bari friend you want to vacation with this year!! Bariatric Retreat is coming up fast! If you haven’t gotten a ticket yet, head to bariatricsociety.com/retreat to learn more and snag yours. (Link in bio)

#bariatricretreat #bariatricretreat2023 #wls #wlscommunity #wlssupport #weightlosssurgery #extremeweightloss

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“Sometimes you don’t realize the weight of something you’ve been carrying until you feel the weight of its release.”
I started taking my weight loss surgery classes last year at this time after a year of research, tears and deliberation. This is by no means the easy way out. I’ve worked so hard to get to this place and will always remain grateful for the people who supported me early on in my journey. ❤️

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Live chat with some of our #bariatricretreat2023 speakers @bari.nation about their session!! If you haven’t gotten a ticket yet, snag one at bariatricsociety.com/retreat (and use promo code BARINATION for $20 off) ♥️

#wls #weightlosssurgery #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #bariatricsurgery

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Nothing feels better than this…

Feeling safe in your body.

Feeling healthy and strong.

Seeing the incredible physical and mental transformation come to life.

Feeling like the shame you once surrounded yourself with melting away.

Feeling free from the demons that once plagued you.

Nothing feels this good. Part of me is sad I waited so long, the other part is incredibly thankful for the lessons learned. 💕✨

#wlscommunity #bariatricsurgery #bariatricpatient #asmbs #TREOfoundation #vsg #wls #weightlossjourney #transformationtuesday

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Meet the Pop Squad, in this video you will meet Dominick Richard @domplantlove , she has helped us create the nutrition side of Make!tPop, centered around nutrition and nutrition coaching for women seeking plastic surgery. Dominick opens up about his personal journey with nutrition, revealing how it became a holistic healing tool in her life.

Laura proudly introduces Dominick as one of the original members of the esteemed Make It Pop Squad. Together, they explore the significance of a quantifiable approach to nutrition, acknowledging the power of data-driven strategies in supporting individuals through their transformative journeys.

As they discuss the unique challenges of working with women undergoing surgery, they emphasize the importance of personalized care and a deep understanding of each individual’s needs.

Do you have questions for Dominick? Leave it in the comments!

📲 Ready to connect?
📩 Hello@makeitpopusa.com
📞 202-982-6723
🌍 www.Makeitpopusa.com

#PatientCareCoordinator #PlasticSurgeryJourney #MeetThePopSquad #NutritionCoaching #HolisticHealing #MakeItPopRecoverySystem #NutritionCoach #GymnastTurnedCoach #MakeItPopRecoverySystem #SurgeryRecoveryRevolution #surgeryrecovery #cosmeticsurgery #plasticsurgery #mommymakeover #supportsystem #mommytakeover #mentalhealthhelp #surgicalnutrition #healingprocess #recoveryjourney #healthyhabits #naturalhealth #fattransfer #BBL #liposuction #breastaugmentation #tummytuck #youareready #freeconsultation #booknow #makeitpoprecoverysystem

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don’t settle for “one day.”

just start. just push yourself to have a “day one.”

trust me, i’ve had many “day one”’s along this journey.

#wlscommunity #vsg #bariatricsurgery #bariatric #wlsjourney #weightlossjourney

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11 month Mounjaro Update #mounjaro #weightlossjourney #bariatricsurgery #obesity #obesitymedicine #gastricbypass #metabolicwellness

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Let's get this party started!

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#medicalweightloss #mealprepsunday
🚨🚨🚨I want to be fully transparent about this stage in my journey with weight loss/maintenance. Over two years post op #VSG , with all the meal prepping week in and week out, cardio, strength training, therapy, mental health meds, mindset shifts, blah blah blah you get it, I have gained a whopping almost 20lbs since my lowest weight last year. My hormones are completely out of whack, and metabolism is shit making it almost impossible to lose that regain without extra help. I felt like a failure and am absolutely terrified to go back to the way I was especially when I’m doing everything I can to maintain a happy healthy weight. Needless to say, I’m pissed and frustrated. As my surgery center so eloquently put it, “obesity is a chronic disease and it will never leave you, it is what it is. Just like someone with asthma, sometimes they’re fine and can go about their life with no issues or attacks, and sometimes they need their inhaler. There’s nothing wrong with you, you just need a little extra help”. Enter medical weightloss intervention, Adjunct treatment of #phentermine once a day. This shit is HARD but there’s always help. If you’re struggling or need anyone one to talk to don’t hesitate to reach out to your community, doctors, therapists, or even me for that matter. I also want to thank the best dietitian in the bariatric community @theguacwarddietitian for her help and advice with this decision, as well as my surgery team at COMP GBMC. Meal prep deets in the comments ✌🏼
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#vsglife #vsgbeforeandafter #vsgcommunity #vsgjourney #bariatric #bariatricsurgery #bariatricbabes #bariatriccommunity #wls #wlscommunity #wlsjourney #wlssupport #wlstransformation #wlscommunityvsg #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation
#mealpreplife #mealprepping #mealprep #mealprepmadeeasy #bariatricmealprep #mealprepmonday

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Change can be such an intimidating word, one that comes with “what if’s” and uncertainty. A word that also comes with possibility and excitement.

When I was at my heaviest, 403lbs, I felt like a failure in all aspects of my life. I had undergone a LapBand surgery, an emergency removal, and a plication revision surgery all within the span of 2.5 years before age 18. I felt like no matter what I did, I couldn’t “get it right.”

Turns out, I just got the unlucky draw. Turns out, life isn’t happening TO me. Life happens. Period.

So one day, a light bulb went off and I realized that change - in all aspects of my life - is the missing piece I needed. I was attempting large life changes since my failed surgeries without truly changing the way I reacted and maneuvered through life, change wouldn’t come.

In July of 2020, I changed. I began my pre operative program for my third bariatric surgery in the hopes of becoming healthy, happy, and to pursue the life I’d always dreamed of.

If you’re looking for your sign to take your life by the reigns, to change your life for the better, this is it.💕✨

#wlscommunity #bariatricsurgery #bariatricpatient #vsg #vsgcommunity #weightlossjourney

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