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Non-Scale Victories
 Non-scale victories are as important to your weight loss journey as the actual loss of pounds. What are "Non-Scale Victories "? To me, they are the little things that you realize about yourself and how your body is changing that make you smile on the inside. They are the first time you walk up a flight of stairs and you notice you aren't out of breath or sweating. It is when your feet no longer hurt at the end of the day. It is when you can slide into a booth at a restaurant and notice that your belly doesn't mash up against the table. It gives you another view of how you are doing and that change is occurring. We all have things we want to accomplish. For some it may be not to be in pain... for others it is to be able to play with their children. When I was banded I just knew I needed to get the weight off, not realizing the things I had been missing while carrying the weight around.
Some of my Non-Scale Victories were:
Settling into an airplane seat and realizing I had plenty of room and that I wasn't spilling over into the next seat like before.
Being able to paint my toenails very easily ... my belly was not in the way anymore.
Sharing clothes with my "skinny" sister-in-laws --total vindication!
Feeling cold most of the time rather than hot all the time.
Being able to wear high heels all day without foot or knee pain.
These are just a few things I can remember as I think back. What are some of your non-scale victories and are you celebrating those as well as the pounds lost on the scale? Be aware and conscientious of all the changes occurring with your body and celebrate each little victory. They are all very rewarding and an important part of your process. I can't wait to hear about them! You can always e-mail me at nmcook@ucsd.edu.
Sincerely,
Natalie Cook Akhavain
Patient Advocate and Fellow Bandster
Don’t Stress About It!
By Jada Cade, Psy.D
Obesity and problematic eating behaviors are often exacerbated by stress in our lives. The more that we can identify stress in our lives and deal with it more effectively, the healthier we will be.
Below are a few examples of how you can change negative coping skills (that lead to unhealthy behaviors) into positive coping skills (healthy behaviors).
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Negative coping skills • Alcohol (drinking to change your mood)
• Denial (ignoring the problem)
• Passivity (procrastinate and hope it gets better)
• Food (using food to console yourself)
• Smoking (smoking to relieve tension)
• Withdrawing (avoiding situations)
• Worrying (imagining the worst)
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Positive coping skills • Breathing (easing tension)
• Getaways (spending time alone)
• Hobbies (enjoy what interests you and engage in it!)
• Learning (take a class, read a book)
• Music (sing or listen to your favorite music)
• Play (take up a new sport or go out with friends)
• Pets (playing with your pet can be very helpful)
• Laughing (see a funny movie or laugh
with your family and friends)
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Recipe of the Month
From Jill Jarrett, UCSD Medial Center, Lap-Band Dietitian
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Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad
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INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed)
1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with half the dressing. Place the lettuce onto 4 salad plates.
Toss the strawberries with the remaining dressing and place 1/4 of the berries on top of each mound of lettuce. Top each with cheese and sprinkle with the basil.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 150
Total Fat, gm: 12
Protein, gm: 6
Carb, gm: 7
Fiber, gm: 2
Cholesterol, mg: 15
Sodium, mg: 320
Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C Good source of: Protein, Vitamin K, Calcium, Manganese
Recipe by: Food Networks - Ellie Krieger | |
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Now's the Time: Join Us For a Free Seminar
Learn how gastric banding with the LAP-BAND or REALIZE band can get you started on your weight loss journey. Join us for one of these free seminars.
- Nov. 4 (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. (MCC, Goldberg Auditorium, Room 2110)
- Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. (MCC, Goldberg Auditorium, Room 2110)
- Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. (MCC, Goldberg Auditorium, Room 2110)
- More dates
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200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 | |
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