Effective Strategies for Burning Fat During Your Weight Loss Journey” with Featured Speaker: Rob DiMedio, CPT, CNC
Release Date: 04/22/2025
Identity Shock After Weight Loss: The Mental Side Nobody Warns You About – with Featured Speaker: Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN
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Are you struggling to feel “at home” in your body after weight loss surgery? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this powerful bariatric support group episode, we dive deep into the emotional and psychological shifts that follow rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery. Known as identity shock, this phenomenon can impact your self-esteem, confidence, and even your behavior and relationships. Join Brenda Hoehn, MSN, BSN, RN, CHTP, and Aimee Rothe, BSN, RN, CBN, CEN, TCRN, as they discuss real patient experiences, clinical insights, and practical support tools for navigating...
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"Nutrition Strategies to Fuel Endurance Training After Bariatric Surgery” with Featured Speaker – Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD
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In this Bari-Connected Podcast episode, sports dietitian and bariatric nutrition expert Kim Tarapelli shares a detailed and evidence-based approach to endurance training nutrition for post-op bariatric patients and those on GLP-1 medications. Whether you're training for your first 5K, recovering from weight loss surgery, or aiming for performance goals after significant weight loss, Kim breaks down what your body truly needs to thrive — and why traditional sports nutrition advice may not always apply post-surgery. 🎯 Key Highlights & Takeaways: Kim explains why post-bariatric...
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“Gut Health” with Featured Speaker: Katie Chapmon, MS, RD
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Is your gut sabotaging your weight loss journey after bariatric surgery? 😖 Whether you’re newly sleeved, years post-op, or on a GLP-1 medication—gut health MATTERS. In this special Bari Connected session sponsored by ProCare Health, we're diving deep with Katie Chapman, RD—an expert in bariatric nutrition, digestive wellness, and hormone health—to help you feel your absolute best from the inside out 💪🧬 Katie breaks down complex science into practical tools you can use TODAY. We cover everything from: What gut health and microbiome really mean The gut-brain connection (and...
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What Your Bariatric Labs Are Really Saying About Your Metabolic Health Interview with Kate Fuss
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Are your bariatric labs telling you the full story about your metabolic health? In this BariConnected episode, we're joined by Kate Fuss, a passionate bariatric physician assistant, to dive deep into what post-op labs like HOMA-IR, CRP, fasting insulin, and A1C are really revealing — especially when it comes to insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, and weight regain prevention. Whether you're a bariatric patient, healthcare professional, or someone using GLP-1s for medical weight loss, this episode is packed with science-backed insights, lifestyle strategies, and expert support...
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What Happens When You Learn to Eat Again? Tina Biel Shares Her Truth
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What happens when you learn to eat again after bariatric surgery? In this empowering episode of BariConnected, we're joined by Tina Biel from 1000 Pound Best Friends to explore the emotional and psychological journey of reintroducing food after weight loss surgery. Whether you're navigating food fears, struggling with eating textures, or learning to enjoy food again in social situations — this conversation is for you. Tina shares her personal truth, the ups and downs of her own healing, and the strategies that helped her build a healthy relationship with food again. 🧠 Key Takeaways: How...
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Food Clarity at Every Stage Post-Op with Bariatric Dietitian Steph Wagner
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Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery, recently post-op, or years into your weight loss journey, questions about food, hunger, and confidence after surgery are completely normal—and you’re not alone! In this episode of BariConnected, bariatric dietitian Steph Wagner MS RDN dives deep into post-surgery nutrition guidance and food clarity at every stage post-op, helping you navigate pre-op preparation, the first 6 months after surgery, long-term maintenance, and everything in between. Steph breaks down the common food challenges post-bariatric surgery, the mindset shifts needed in...
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“Simple… not Easy: Escaping the Prison of Obesity” with Featured Speaker: Bill Streetman
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Ready to break free from the chains of obesity? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bill Streetman, a renowned bariatric athlete and motivational speaker, who shares his life-changing story of losing 234 pounds through gastric bypass (RNY). Discover how his weight loss transformation wasn’t just about diet and exercise, but a complete mental, physical, and spiritual overhaul. ⚡ From surviving obesity to becoming the 2017 Male BariAthlete of the Year, Bill dives deep into: ✅ The real motivations behind weight loss surgery success ✅ The emotional and mental challenges post-op...
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Transforming Lives: An Inspiring Conversation with Scott Bagwill
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"Thrive Beyond Bariatrics: Empowering Your Weight Loss Journey" with Insights from Our Wellness Warriors Panel: Char Holmes, Bex Lewis, and Janelle Lashae
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🔵 Join the ProCare Health Wellness Warriors – Bariatric Panel Discussion 🔵 Ready to take your weight loss journey to the next level? This empowering episode of BariConnected brings together expert voices from ProCare Health’s Wellness Warriors, a leading team dedicated to bariatric surgery support, post-op nutrition, and sustainable weight loss. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn: How to adapt your eating habits after bariatric surgery Expert tips for preventing weight regain The psychological aspects of weight loss and long-term wellness Holistic approaches to maintaining a healthy...
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“Why am I Secretly Sabotaging My Weight Loss Journey”with Rodolfo Alvarez
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Why do I sabotage my weight loss—even when I’m trying so hard? If you’ve asked yourself this, you’re not alone. In this powerful session with wellness expert Rodolfo Alvarez, we uncover the real reasons behind self-sabotage in weight loss. From emotional eating triggers, limiting beliefs, and the fear of success, to hidden subconscious behaviors, this video will help you make sense of it all. Learn how to identify the mental blocks holding you back and discover tools that support long-term success, including mindset shifts and practical steps to end the cycle. Whether you're just...
info_outlineStruggling with fat loss and tired of diet myths? 🔥
You're not alone — and we're cutting through the noise in this powerful new episode of BariConnected, proudly sponsored by ProCare Health. 💊💪
Join us for a no-nonsense bariatric webinar where Rob, a leading fitness and nutrition expert, shares science-backed fat-burning strategies to help you lose weight effectively, keep your muscle, and still enjoy summer BBQs without guilt.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Weight Loss Session:
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Why fat loss is harder in summer (and what to do about it) ☀️🍦
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How your metabolism works after bariatric surgery
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Eating to burn fat: calories, macros, protein & carb truth bombs
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The exact workouts that promote fat burning & preserve muscle
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Mindset and habit shifts that prevent self-sabotage and yo-yo dieting
🎙️ Featured in BariConnected – Your Go-To Bariatric Support Series
Powered by ProCare Health, this episode is perfect for anyone in the post-op journey, looking to cut through the fitness noise and get results — sustainably.
🎯 Perfect for:
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Bariatric surgery patients
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Fitness beginners or those hitting a plateau
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Anyone looking for real, evidence-based weight loss tips
💬 Session Breakdown:
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Intro: Meet the speaker + overview
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Fat Loss Struggles in Summer
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Eat to Burn Fat: Protein, carbs, fats explained
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Training Smarter: Build muscle, burn fat
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Mindset Mastery: Stay consistent, ditch the scale obsession
🎥 Don’t miss this expert-led session designed to help you get leaner, feel stronger, and stay confident this summer and beyond!
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