"Food isn't just a hunger thing, it's also an emotional thing. Food comforts and fills a void that is ongoing. The surgery might stop the food going in but cannot address the real reasons for over-eating, binge eating and excess. That's what makes us very, very different and hugely successful. Our program goes deep into the issues that cause your problems in the first place. It answers questions like why does this really happen? When did it begin? How can I stop it happening again. These are core, deep issues that are rarely if ever covered by conventional treatments. We go to the core. This helps you to lose weight and keep off your weight."
According to the website using this program should prepare me for life long changes. Changes that occur not just in my body, but in my mind, my emotions and my heart.
Emotionally, instead of focusing on not eating, it should help me focus in on WHY I want to eat and address those issues.
Psychologically, I hope it will help me re-direct those feelings into positive actions - better food choices, exercise, relaxation, ways to deal with stress.
For my heart, <fingers crossed> the program will help me to love myself, be gentle with myself and to forgive myself.
Those three aspects I think are the most important part of the entire thing. Would convincing my body that my stomach was significantly smaller be great?? DUH! Of course it would. But that wouldn't stop me from treating every emotion from elation, to stress, from heartache to boredom with food. It wouldn't allow me to forgive myself and not beat myself up if I happen to slip up.
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