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Sample Articles

Below are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the members-only area of this site.

Our articles cover a range of topics, including how to get back on track, transfer addiction, WLS statistics, emotional eating, exercise, and much more.

If you like what you're reading, use our Secure Online Order Form to join the WLS community that offers loving support, and shows you how to take control of your eating and change your life.

How to make lasting changes in yourself and your life.
Katie Jay
How to make lasting changes in yourself and your life. 1.       Decide to change:  Surrender to it. Learn about the change process  (Prochaska and DiClemente . . . keep reading
Now You Can Maintain Your Weight Loss and Be at Peace with Your Life
Looking at your problems as opportunities is a way to practice a "can-do" attitude. It's a concrete way to begin to change the way you think. . . . keep reading
The Twelve Days of Christmas for Food Lovers
Katie Jay, MSW
Note: I posted this on my blog at www.fatfreemind.com, but I just had to post it here, too! On the first day of Christmas, m . . . keep reading
The Mourning After
Katie Jay
The Mourning After Weight loss surgery is the beginning of many losses -- ultimately for the good. But it's big adjustment, until you realize a new day has dawned. . . . keep reading
The Pain and Pleasure Paradox
Katie Jay
Before surgery, when I still ate candy, the moment chocolate touched my lips I felt intense pleasure. But, I was a "nobody can eat just one" gal, so eventually I felt the pain of guilt and the pain of poor health, in part because of chocolate. Find out why the pleasure of chocolate (and other foods) has won time and time again in our lives over the pain of obesity. . . . keep reading
Defend Against Sabotage
Weight loss surgery success requires learning to deal with sabotage. Here are some practical tips and insights to help you resist sabotage... . . . keep reading
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
Jennifer Parr
Most of our members have alreay had weight loss surgery, but if you haven't here are some things to consider. . . . keep reading