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Is Your Self Image Perception Holding You Back? "Believing how you see yourself is how others see you." - This is an untrue statement. Your view of yourself is shaped by your unique thoughts and beliefs and you may have a very distorted view. You may see yourself in a positive/negative way and both will be extremely biased. You may have a negative view of yourself and be highly critical of yourself. Low self image can make many things difficult. You blame yourself for things that aren't your fault; you may underestimate your abilities, and you could be expecting things to go wrong . So How Can You Improve your Self Image? List things you like about yourself - include appearance, personality and skills Change negative thoughts to positive thoughts by focusing on the positive ones and trying to forget the negative things that have happened to you Take up an exercise program - you will feel better and look better! Remember good things people have said about you and note them down (journal, blog, etc) Try the powerful method of meditation, affirmations, self-help programs or even hiring a Life Coach Read motivational and empowering books for mind, body and soul Question whether your view of yourself is accurate and examine why you see yourself like you do Take action and make any changes you think would help you - for example clothes, appearance, hair style, behavior with certain situations Accept things about yourself that are true and learn to think about them in a positive way while moving forward Take yourself less seriously and lighten up! Accept criticism in a constructive way so you can improve and develop Don't be limited by your internal image, step outside of it. It doesn't have to control you or keep you down. Acting in a different way will change how others see you and will also help to change your own mindset towards yourself and your abilities Challenge yourself in a positive and realistic way. You may surprise yourself!

This show will be a discussion with how people perceive you and how it affects how they relate to you. It will be detrimental to your relationships either positively or negatively as well. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

Join us for a frank discussion about when to see your surgeon. Weight loss surgery is a life-long commitment, but is it a life-long relationship with your surgeon as well? <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

Preparing for Insurance Hurdles BE PREPARED: Your insurance company may ask for some of the following items before authorizing your surgery ~ A detailed diet history Current height, weight and BMI (body mass index) A list of all co-morbidities that are or may be caused by your morbid obesity A psychological evaluation/clearance A thorough medical history Internal Medicine Clearance A recent medically supervised diet history Medical records documenting your history of morbid obesity Certain medical tests

How to give yourself permission for "ME" time - without guilt - but instead use it to recharge your batteries within every aspect of your life - and on a daily basis! <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

Tune in to hear the difference and how struggling to reach a goal will empower you to greatness. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

Sensational news reporting led to many conclusions. Listen in on all of the details. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

It’s So Much More Than Crossing Your Legs. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

An interview with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Action Coalition's President/CEO, Joe Nadglowski, who will be talking with us about the upcoming WALK FROM OBESITY events throughout many cities all across America. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

We are two Professional Life Coaches who specialize in motivating you through your weight loss surgery journey. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

The absurdity regarding the dispute between ROUX-en-Y (gastric bypass) and Lap Band communities <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed><img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/CIMP/Jmx*PTEyMDgzNzg2OTMyOTkmcHQ9MTIwODM3ODcyMzgzNyZwPTEyMzIwMSZkPSZuPQ==.jpg" />

We are two Professional Life Coaches who specialize in motivating you through your weight loss surgery journey. <embed src='http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mediaplayer.swf?displayheight=&file=http://www.blogtalkradio.com%2fTheWLSCoaches%2fplay_list.xml&autostart=false&shuffle=false&callback=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashPlayerCallback.aspx&width=180&height=152&volume=80&corner=rounded' width='180' height='152' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' quality='high' wmode='transparent' menu='false'></embed>

Starting October 2nd 2007 "The New You" radio show has a new time. Jeff and I will now be hosting our show during the primetime hours. Our new showtime will be 8:00pm EST, 7:00pm CST and 5:00pm PST. Jeff and I couldn't be more thrilled about the time change, we feel this is going to allow us to reach out to more of you who want to listen to our show live. This weeks "Hot Topic" is going to be on "Motivation vs Determination", be sure to tune in to hear the difference and how struggling to reach a goal will empower you to greatness. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thewlscoaches The phone lines will be open, give us a call to share your views 646.716.9413 We hope to "Hear" you there.

Don't forget to tune in Tuesday Sept.04,07 at 5:00pm CST for "The New You" Internet Radio Show. This is going to be a fun show our "Hot Topic" this week will be about "The Absurbity regarding The dispute between RNY (Gastric Bypass) and Lap-band Communitites". Also we will be discussing the "Walk from Obesity", this is a cause that is very near and dear to all of our hearts. So click on the link to listen. Please send us your questions via email or on the show live. You can email your questions to info@thewlscoaches.com Here is the link to the radio show Welcome to BlogTalkRadio The Call in number is 646.716.9413 ((HUGS)) ~CoachCher~

Okay I’m going to be very real and honest here. I’m going to tell you about my year two band journey. But before I do that, let me tell you about year one. Year one I was very motivated and committed to my band journey. I watched what I ate (too an extent) and workout on a semi regular basis. Semi being the key word here, I was about as committed as I could be at the time. I mean come on, I had surgery and that was supposed to be the end of the road right. No additional commitment on my end, the surgery was going to do everything for me( yeah I know good thought process going into this journey). Now don’t get me wrong I did try to be the best band patient I could, considering I had to give up what I most wanted “FOOD”. I consider my 1st year successful, I lost 60 pounds without a lot of effort on my part. It was great, the weight was coming off, I was discovering a new me. My life in general was going great on all accounts, and then something awful happened. I gave up on my band. I became complacent; I was enjoying my weight loss and the new found me. So here we are now at my year two journey. I basically focused on every aspect of my life except for my weight loss. I didn’t work out for a year, I didn’t visit my surgeon, and I didn’t weigh myself. I went to school to become a “Certified Life Coach”, so I could help others taking the same journey I was taking. I put all of my focus into building a business, and I placed my weight loss on the back burner. So basically year two of my band journey can be considered a failure, no weight loss in year how is that possible? I’ll tell you how it’s possible, I was happy with the new me. I liked the new clothes I was wearing, I liked being able to get around and do the things I wanted to do, I was enjoying life like I had never enjoyed life before. So I really don’t consider year two a failure I consider it a learning experience. I mean come on I didn’t lose one pound in a year’s time, however I didn’t gain one pound in a year’s time either. How many other diets/programs do you know of where you stay stable for that amount of time? My light bulb moment came when I was coaching w/my coach (business coach of all coaches). She asked me what my goals were, and where I saw myself in 5 years. What came out of my mouth next was unexpected. I said I wanted to reach my weight loss goal (what do you mean you want to reach your weight loss goal, your happy with the new you, you don’t need to do anymore, your fine how you are now) then I proceeded to say I signed up for 120 pound weight loss and I’ve lost 60 of those pounds and now I want the rest to come off. By reaching this goal, I can be an inspiration to others and most importantly I will have accomplished something I set out to complete the first time in my whole life. Being morbidly obese you have a built in excuse as to why you don’t achieve your goals. I’m too fat to exercise, it’s too hard, and you feel defeated before you even start whatever project is you want to work on. Well now I’m not morbidly obese; I don’t have the built in excuse. How can I inspire others to reach goal if I’m not at goal myself? Oh trust me; that one tiny little question opened up a flood gate of emotions, thoughts, and feelings I didn’t even know resided in me. So I really had to take a hard look at myself and re-evaluate my game plan. A plan is exactly what I came up with. I made an appointment to go see my surgeon. When I got there I was weighed and yep sure enough the exact same weight I was from my last visit, 14 months earlier. Dr. V comes into the room, looks at my chart and too my surprise the last time I saw him was for a un-fill. I haven’t had a fill in over a year, are you kidding me? I was shocked I haven’t had a fill in over a year. So Dr. V asked me what I wanted to do, I said give me a fill and let’s get this band doing what it was designed to do; help me lose weight. That was two months ago and 20 pounds later I can honestly say, “I was failing my band”. I became comfortable with the new me, I lost my focus on my goal, and I just became down right lazy in my weight loss efforts. Now I am working out 6 days a week, eating good healthy food and really reaping the benefits by following my band rules. I know I’m a food addict always have been always will be. By accepting this fact, doesn’t mean I’m a terrible person; it means I’m a realistic person. I follow a food program and workout program 6 days a week and then on Saturday I give myself a “Free Day” I can eat what I want without guilt or regret. I am a complete believer of everything in moderation, if you deprive yourself of everything you want, you only set yourself up for failure. I’m a complete choco-olic, I love me some chocolate and now with my plan I know on Saturday’s I can have it completely guilt free. So I ask each of you to do what I did and ask yourself the hard question. “Is your band failing you or Are you failing your band?” If your not following up with your surgeon and getting the support you need, you are not going to see the results you want to see, should see and most of all deserve to see. If your not losing a minimum of 4 pounds a month you might need a fill or an un-fill. Yes we can be too tight and that serves no good purpose, you will not see weight loss being too tight. Keep in touch with surgeon, he/she wants to help you and they can’t help you if they don’t know what is going on. I wish each one of you a successful, fun filled (no pun intended) band journey.

Honey you are not a failure, you bought a new scale and it very well could be wrong. If your able to wear the same clothes, you have not gained 26 lbs. Call your surgeon, he wants to hear from you so he can help you. If you need me, just shoot me a email I'm here for you!!

You guys are amazing!! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and heart felt honesty. I know this is a struggle for each one of us. I am a firm believer "Support" is key to be successful. I think some of us are afraid to ask for help, it's sad but true. If your struggling please seek the appropriate help you need and get your butt to goal. I have made a new commitment to myself to "Check" my emotions, and feelings every 30 days. If I'm not where I think I need to be, then I will make the adjustments I need to be sure I stay on track. I have had so much response from this thread, it's obvious this is an issue. We all need to support each other and keep each other accountable not only to ourselves but to others as well. I wish each and everyone of you nothing but the best on your journey.

I want to say "Thank You" to all of you who have responded to my extremely raw confession. I feel it's very important to share our journey with others so they don't feel like they are in this alone. If I can help one person to avoid the mistakes I've made then I'm thrilled. Again Thank you for your words of encouragement, they mean the world to me.

Hello Gang, It's that time again, it's time for our Wednesday Call. Accountability Wednesday: This is a "FREE" fun dynamic group. Here is your chance to connect with others who want to be accountable. Now you have the opportunity to be connected to a group of like minded people who are traveling the same road you are. Bring your curiosity and your questions and join us today at 5:00 pm CST. If your not able to make the calls, please leave your goals on the blog so your still connected to the group. Contact me today to become a part of this dynamic group.

Hello Richard, Of course this "Support Group" is open to all genders. When I looked at this post it was all ladies that's why I addressed it as such. I'm sorry for any confusion.

Hello Gang, I wanted to remind everyone we have a "Accountability Wednesday" call this Wednesday at 5:00pm CST. Accountability Wednesday: This is a "FREE" fun dynamic group. Here is your chance to connect with others who want to be accountable. Now you have the opportunity to be connected to a group of like minded people who are traveling the same road you are. Bring your curiosity and your questions and join us this Wednesday 5:00pm CST. If your not able to make the calls, please leave your goals on the blog so your still connected to the group. Contact me today to become a part of this "FREE FUN DYNAMIC" group.

Hello Ladies, I'm actually the "Leader" of a lapband support group called "Live Band*Aid" and we meet the third monday of each month at a church in Carrollton. I also host a monthly dinner usually in the Lewisville area. If your interested in more information about this group please let me know.

I'm so glad your going to join our group. I'm waiting to see if more folks sign up before sending out the call in information. I'll get you the information shortly.

Hey Gang, I'm so sorry it's been forever since I've posted. I've been sicker than a dog for over 6 weeks. I'm finally back to normal and feeling like a human again. With my illness I had a lot of time to think about my journey and where I want to go. I brainstormed the idea of "Accountability Wednesdays". What I would like to see from these calls is for us to commit to goals for 2 weeks. I've chosen the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month for us to check in with each and see how everyone is doing. If your interested in this "FREE" Dynamic Call, please let me know and I'll get the information to you. Our first call will be Wednesday January 17th from 1:00om to 2:00pm. Don't worry you don't have to be on the call the whole time. Just call in say what your goals are for the next 2 weeks then f/u in two weeks and let us know how you did.

Hi Audree, Yes that is exactly how it works. It is a conference call. If you would like to be added please send me your email address and I'll get you the number to call in.