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The Success Habits of Weight-loss Surgery Patients Research began in 1998 with a patient population of over 7,000 Study was published in Obesity Surgery Journal Those most successful had specific habits in common, from which we selected 6 Key Principles Each Success Habit Principle has a variety of lessons, activities, & challenges designed to teach and reinforce On-going research: Bariatric Support Centers International Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery University of Alabama

© Bariatric Support Centers International I recognize that I alone am responsible for my successes and my failures. Personal Accountability Weigh regularly

© Bariatric Support Centers International I recognize that I alone am responsible for my successes and my failures. Personal Accountability Weigh regularly Set a goal weight and a warning weight Stay connected & involved with your bariatric program

© Bariatric Support Centers International I understand the importance of satiety and listen to my body’s signals. Portion Control Do not eat & drink together Do not graze Take minutes to eat

© Bariatric Support Centers International I make good healthy food choices each day. Nutrition 50 % Protein % Carbohydrates 20 – 25 % Fat

© Bariatric Support Centers International I drink the right amount of the right beverages at the right time each day. Fluid Intake Drink at least 64 oz of fluid daily Avoid carbonated beverages Avoid caffeine Avoid alcoholic beverages & medications

© Bariatric Support Centers International I have adopted the habit of exercise as part of my lifestyle. Regular Exercise Combine strength and aerobic exercises each week Understand and exercise within their THR Make a constant effort to be more active

© Bariatric Support Centers International I take good quality vitamins each day to ensure my good health. Vitamins & Supplements Take a high Quality Multi-vitamins Take Calcium, Iron, B-12 as needed Complete their bloodwork annually & report to your bariatric program

© Bariatric Support Centers International Portion Control Nutrition Fluid Intake Regular Exercise Vitamins & Supplements Personal Accountability I recognize that I alone am responsible for my successes and my failures. I understand the importance of satiety and listen to my body’s signals. I make good healthy food choices each day. I drink the right amount of the right beverages at the right time each day. I have adopted the habit of exercise as part of my lifestyle. I take good quality vitamins each day to ensure my good health. The Success Habits of Weight-loss Surgery Patients

© Bariatric Support Centers International The Success Habits Programs & Resources For all WLS patients: Book (English & Spanish) Workbook Tracker Bundle Kindle ebook – Amazon.com 4-disk Audiobook (Also MP3 Download) Cookbook Accessories Available: Barisaver.com Amazon.com Success Habits Membership Packages

© Bariatric Support Centers International Success Habits Support Group Lessons Wholesale quantities for Support Groups/ Bariatric Programs Success Habits Introductory Games: Success Habits Jeopardy Success Habits Concentration Success Habits ShakeDown Success Habits Bunko dimages/large__05_07_2007_14_00_ shbunko.jpg

© Bariatric Support Centers International Additional Resources & Opportunities Success Habits Instructor Independent Contractor paid by BSCI Success Habits Licensee Business Owner offering Success Habits Educational Program Affiliated Hospital or Doctor’s Office Incorporating Success Habits Educational Program 18 Success Habits Lesson Materials & Teaching Aids For more information:

The Success Habits of Weight-loss Surgery Patients 6-week Web-based Workshop Tuesday October 25 th – November 29 th, :00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Regular Price $149 + Success Habits Bundle $75 Register by Friday for $99

© Bariatric Support Centers International follow-up: How Do I Measure Up with Success Habits Worksheet Coupon for special savings on Success Habits Materials Coupon code for 6-week Success Habits Webinar for $99 Invitation to join Members only Success Habits Webinars Link to our Success Habits Facebook Discussion group Additional free resources include: BSCI Live & Telesupport Groups Hope & Help For the Pain of Regain Free eNewsletter Subscriptions

Learn them! Live them! The Success Habits of Weight-loss Surgery Patients

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