52. Why Bariatric Patients Fail Every January (And How We’re Doing It Differently This Year)

Get our Free Holiday Guide and 10 recipes a month for life! Every January, I see the same thing happen in the bariatric community.Big motivation. Big promises. Big burnout by February.So in this episode, I sat down with Lisa Gittleman and Kylie Hansen to talk honestly about what actually matters when you’re heading into a new year after weight loss surgery, on GLP-1s, or just exhausted from starting over again and again.We’re breaking down mindset shifts bariatric patients need to make before setting goals, how to reflect on the past year without beating yourself up, and why sustainable habits always win over hype and hustle.We get real about nutrition, tracking, protein intake, and why accountability isn’t punishment… it’s protection. We also talk about self-advocacy, rest, and why taking care of yourself is not optional if you want long-term success after bariatric surgery.This conversation ends with something most people skip completely… how to set SMART goals that actually make sense for your real life, your schedule, and your nervous system. No fantasy timelines. No January delusion. Just intentional, realistic progress.If you’re a bariatric patient, using GLP-1s, or someone who’s tired of white-knuckling every new year, this episode is your reset.Not a restart. A realignment.Because you’re not uncoachable…you just haven’t worked with us yet.Keep gettin BUSY.