I once heard a quote which is self sabotage is simply self care misguided. So let's unpack this together.  I am in Bali this week with Margaret Hays organising our Bariatric Babes Luxe Bali Retreat in August 2024. Please check it out here. Spots are filling.  https://www.bariatricdietitian.com.au/bali-retreat This is the last episode of season 2. I will be back in season 3.  Thank you so much for listening.  Please stay in touch: Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/georgiebeames ...

Let me share the hack, but it’s probably not what you think. It’s not about control it’s not about food itself but it’s more about shifting your identity towards V2.0, it’s not what you’re doing it’s more about the person you are BE-ING.  It's something that I have personally been working on, and that's gratitude and appreciation.  In this episode I share 3 simple hacks that I recommend trying out and let me know how you go! If you want more strategies, next month in the Club we are...

I've seen a theme of WLS patient's not priortising themselves after surgery.  This might be staying up too late and not getting enough sleep, not doing all the things they know will help them such as meal planning, prepping. Or continuing with their V1.0 old eating habits.   They're caught up in a rut.  Making easy and fast eating choices. They maybe eating their way through the day or night. Weight regain sneaks up and up, and this negatively affects our mental health negatively. If...

We all have an Inner Mean Girl. It’s the part of us that is judgemental, critical harsh.  Nothing is every good enough. She might come out when you see your reflection in the mirror.  Or when you are getting dressed each morning.  Or maybe comes out in a work meeting or a parenting moment, or maybe she comes out after you eat half the block of chocolate.  She might tell you - you’re a failure, you're not good enough, you’re undeserving.  And then can you guess what might happen next - ...

Have you noticed EVERYONE is talking about weight loss medications? This prompted Bariatric Dietitian Margaret Hays and myself to unpack this and provide some food for thought (pardon the pun).  In this episode we unpack what you might wish to consider before meds and if you are currently on weight loss meds, what you might consider as you come off them. Free Food Cravings Challenge > https://challenge.georgiebeames.com/food-cravings-challengehtqsj06k Follow Margaret Hays here >  ...

So many women tell themselves the narrative that they are relaxing and eating…maybe the whole day has been about everyone else. Then it;s night time, the tv on and the chocolate or chips come out. You tell yourself you’re relaxing but you are really numbing out. The main difference is that relaxation is when our awareness is in our body. When you are truly relaxed, you are often you aren’t thinking about food at all.  Numbing out is quite different. Our awareness is in our head. ...

Many of us are guilty of asking for other weight loss surgery patient's before and after photos. I get the positive intention behind them.  Let’s dig deeper because maybe this can help you and you can help others… What is underneath the before and after photos? When you think about it, it is nothing more than some strangers before and after photos that has nothing to do you with you.  It has nothing to do with your journey.  Why do we all want them? Listen to learn more.  My vision is...

After thousands and thousands of hours working with Weight Loss Surgery Patients, I have identified 6 key Eating Saboteurs: Rebel Inner Mean Girl Numbing Defeatist Rewarder Avoider We all have these Saboteurs, but there will probably be 1 preomindate saboteur that comes out to play everytime you head to the fridge or pantry.  In this episode, I unpack each Saboteur and if you need help to identify your eating saboteur you can take the QUIZ here.  My vision is for women to have access to...

We all have a part of us that avoids things.    But how might it play out specifically with your eating and weight?   Avoidng gives us short term relief, but leads to longer term pain.  I see the avoidance part playing out in 1 of 3 ways for women who struggle with their eating and weight:   Avoiding there’s a problem in the first place. Often we can be in denial that we have a problem in the first place. Maybe we have our head in the sand around our weight regain, and our eating...

In this episide I chat with Glennis Winnet, the creator and CEO of Formulite.  I believe in her mission to provide superior products for WLS after surgery, especially busy women on the go to prioritise their health.  Feel free to check out the formulite products here.  https://formulite.com.au/ Please note that I am not an affiliate. I believe in Glennis and what she is doing and I love supporting Badass CEO women who share V2.0 goals for their clients !!

Today’s episode is something that’s been on my mind and something that I have bene working on personally and I thought it’s always good to share it and we can work on this together! It's about what your story or internal narrative iis? Where is your focus? Does it really support where you truly want to go (your v2.0 path).  What I’ve found is that our story, our attention is often on what we don’t want (our V1 selves) rather than what we want (our V2.0 self). Our brain is wired to problem...

Have you heard the saying, your identity is your destiny? In this 2 part episode, my guest Mary Lou Rodriguez unpack your subconscious identity and what this means for you after weight loss surgery.  In this episode we are diving deeper around why change is so hard! Enjoy!! Mary Lou is a Brain Training & High Performance Mindset Expert, podcaster of The Unstoppable Mind, a Millionaire Money Mentor and soon to be author of Unstoppable YOU. She is an international speaker and teacher...

Have you heard the saying, your identity is your destiny? What is our subsconscious identity?  How was it formed and how does it impact how we feel, our food choices and our weight? In this 2 part episode, my guest Mary Lou Rodriguez unpack your subconscious identity and what this means for you after weight loss surgery.  Enjoy!! Mary Lou is a Brain Training & High Performance Mindset Expert, podcaster of The Unstoppable Mind, a Millionaire Money Mentor and soon to be author of...

I'm so exctied to announce that Bariatric Dietitian Margaret Hays, and myself are hosting a WLS Retreat in Thailand from July 9th - 16th.  This unique experience will give you all of the benefits from an overseas retreat, plus the knowledge, expertise and insights from 2 WLS professionals to help get you back on track.  If you have experience weight regain after WLS, or even if you are considering WLS, doing this important work with a Psychologist and Dietitian who are very experienced with...

Do you tell yourself this narrative "I just need to FIX my eating". I did.  I used to be so consumed about "fixing' my eating and weight.  It became a personal quest.  I didn't realise that it was a trap as we can't THINK our way out of this.  I believe we need to feel our way out of it and focus on the cause, not just the symptom.  Learn about what I recommend to focus on instead to start to get to the core of the issue. If you want some extra support and help, you can work with me...

I've heard so many client stories and sabotage themes over the years.  Partner's: Bringing in V1.0 snacks when specifically asked not to. Ordering the favourite take away, even though they can't eat it. Pilling up the plates, after being told that it's too much and they can't eat it all.  The thing is, often it isn't just partners, it could be other family members or even friends.  We unpack it all in this episode.    Announcement - I'm launching a brand new 4 week live intensive with...

I'm doing Febfast right now, where you do not consume any alcoholic beverage for the month of February.  In this episode I share my personal strategies that I am using, which are a mix of practical, conscious mind strategies as well as subconscious strategies to support me to break the habit, reduce or eliminate cravings and thrive!! Check it out here and you can also play along with my Food Cravings App.  It's only AUD$9/month and let these evidence based tools support you with your...

I have a special guest, Dr Marion Chan, who is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.  In this episode Marion provides a very real account of everything you need to know about getting plastic surgery after WLS.  We cover off questions such as: What drives people to get plastics after surgery? When do people typically get plastics after WLS? Weight maintenance/loss after WLS before plastics?  What do people need to be aware of? What  areas do they get done?   Infection rate Expectations vs...

Happy new year!! I'm SO excited for 2023.  I'm so grateful that you are here.  What's your word for 2023?  Having a word can really help set an intention for 2023 and to help form your identity around who are you being? Listen to this episode and hear my word and what it means to me.  Come and share your word with me in the socials as well :)    

It's that time of year!!   It can be a challenging time of year as well as a triggering time of year.  We have a lot on, we are out of our routine and structure plus we all have the new year, new you messages heading our way! Bariatric Dietitian, Jane Stoltz shares her top tips to help keep you on track with your eating over the holidays.  If you want more strategies and to try my EMDR processing, I recently ran a Holiday Eating Workshop. You can grab the limited time replay here.  You...

Do you connect deeply with your feelings? Might this send you to the fridge?  This is what we talk about in today's episode.  If you are a sensitive soul and are looking for a way to navigate this without heading to the food every time, take a listen. 

It's our feelings that lead us to the food. I've found that many women are either numbed out from their feelings, or they feel their feelings very deeply.  Both of these situations can lead to more eating.  Today we explore what to do when you are numbed out from your feelings.  I include some tips on where to get started.   

So many people think it’s so easy and simple.  Just eat less and exercise more.  But I’m unsure if you know this or not, but we all have a part of us that DOESN'T want to change. I used to think that there was something wrong with me. It was my fault and it was a control issue and everyone had control except me.  The more I felt like a failure, the more that I felt bad about myself, beat myself up and then I would turn to food again. I would get into a loop.  It was a real rut. I'd gain...

If you are struggling with your eating habits, I have a new way to think about it.  I have started to explore the area of working with our different parts. I have a free workshop about this next week that I wanted to invite you to if this resonates.  We are the sum of many parts.  We have a part of us that wants us to change, and wants the best for us, and we all have a part that sabotages us.   I’ve been exploring this in every coaching call in my NBT program, because if we aren’t...