Your work stress is SABOTAGING your Bariatric Surgery results #bariatricsurgery #bariatric

Crushing it in the boardroom but struggling with your weight gain after bariatric surgery? You're doing everything right— following portions, taking vitamins, making time for exercise— but those back-to-back meetings might be the reason why your results are slipping. Here's what nobody tells you about weight regain after bariatric surgery. If you're a Type A career-driven woman, those high-stakes meetings and intense presentations trigger a cortisol spike. After surgery, your body becomes hypersensitive to this stress hormone, leading to increased hunger, slower metabolism, and yes, weight regain. This is why you might be following all the post-op rules but still seeing the scale creep up. Here are 3 ways to protect your surgery results during these intense work days. Number 1: the 60-second reset. Take 3 deep breaths between meetings, in through your nose for 4 counts and out through your mouth for 6 counts. The mini meal strategy: instead of grazing when you're stressed, schedule mini meals around your meeting blocks. Include protein and produce, like 2 to 3 ounces of lean protein and a half cup of non-