Alison Pizanie - Fasting After Bariatric Surgery

In this episode of The Pause and Fast Podcast, Erika Barnhart talks with Alison Pizanie, a board-certified bariatric educator and author, about her journey through bariatric surgery, weight loss, and finding long-term success with intermittent fasting.Alison shares why bariatric surgery is a powerful tool—but not a complete solution—and how intermittent fasting helped her manage weight regain, improve her relationship with food, and build a sustainable lifestyle.They also discuss the importance of mindset, emotional health, proper nutrition, and community support for lasting results.In this episode:• Bariatric surgery and long-term weight management• Intermittent fasting after surgery• Mindset and emotional health• Nutrition and protein intake• Building sustainable habits✨ “Fasting is a lifestyle, not a diet.”https://youtu.be/SsPvl98ppsU