The lifestyle adjustments necessary after bariatric surgery take a lot of commitment, and it can be hard to stay focused, committed and upbeat. Luckily, the greatest tool in your arsenal is already right between your ears.

The ways that we think and the ways that we talk to ourselves have a huge impact on our success in any given venture. Taking off excess pounds after JSAPA Weight Loss Surgery is no different. Keep your inner dialogues encouraging. This will help you to keep up the commitment necessary for this huge and positive life change.

If you catch yourself thinking, “I will never lose all this weight.”

Consciously tell yourself, “I have a big goal that will take a strong commitment.”

If you catch yourself thinking, “I don’t have the willpower to do this.”

Consciously tell yourself, “I am building coping skills to keep my weight loss efforts on track.”

If you catch yourself thinking, “I haven’t lost a pound this week. I am a complete failure.”

Consciously tell yourself, “Weight loss is a long term process. As long as I eat right and get in some small amount of activity every day, I will lose weight and get healthy.”

If you catch yourself thinking, “I’m too fat to go to the beach.”

Consciously tell yourself, “I deserve to enjoy Jacksonville’s beaches as much as anyone. I am making powerful positive changes in my life.”

If you catch yourself thinking, “It isn’t fair that I need to eat diet foods.”

Consciously tell yourself, “I choose delicious and healthy foods for my health. Many people need to watch what they eat to stay healthy.”

If you catch yourself thinking, “I hate going to the gym.”

Consciously tell yourself, “I am looking forward to the boost of energy I get after my workout.”