Stay Motivated Through the Holidays

Weight loss is an important goal, particularly if you’re suffering with severe obesity and the major associated health risks like heart attack, diabetes, and stroke. For all of us, there is one time of year where it seems to be more difficult than other times to lose weight, and that’s the holiday season. Here at University Bariatrics we want to help both potential patients and anyone who may experience difficulties with weight loss avoid the holiday pitfalls.

The most important thing to realize about the holidays is that you’re going to be surrounded by temptation; even more so than usual. The holiday season is a time to feast with big family meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas to look out for. It might seem like torture to avoid indulging a little, but it doesn’t have to be as bad as you think. Go ahead and help yourself to all those delicious sides and main courses. Just don’t overdo it. A holiday meal is actually a great time to practice self-control because you can eat a little of a lot, instead of a lot of a little, which will trick your mind into feeling fuller quicker. 

Don’t forget to control your serving sizes! Try using a smaller plate, and feel free to load that plate up as much as possible. You’ll eat less, but it will feel like more. Just don’t allow yourself to fall into the trap of putting off weight loss any further. It can be easy to delay it until after the holidays, but don’t do it. Every day suffering with severe obesity is another day risking serious health issues. For patients who begin their journey into weight loss, we provide bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks and nearby areas as an effective solution. Visit our office today to find out why University Bariatrics is a top choice for weight loss procedures including a sleeve gastrectomy in Westlake Village area.