🚀 The Small Changes That Help You Move for Life Hey Reader, Movement isn’t just about exercise—it’s about keeping our bodies strong, mobile, and injury-free for life. This week on the podcast, Expert Melanie Lindell shares how she’s making small but powerful changes to how she moves to avoid age- and injury-related issues. 🎙️ FEATURED PODCAST: How to Move Smarter, Not Harder 👉 Melanie Lindell shares her best tips for lifelong movement! → [Listen and Watch Now- Linked Below] 💜 DRIVE TO THRIVE:...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Happy First Day of Spring, BariNation! 🌼✨ Spring is all about fresh starts, and we’ve got some exciting things blooming just for you. 🌿 🎙 New Podcast Episode Alert We recorded our latest BariNation Podcast LIVE at AdventHealth, and it’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss. And it's our first live podcast recording! Click the links below to watch, listen, and support. Watch and listen to this week's episode, recorded LIVE at AdeventHealth in Central Florida! 🏃♀️ Spring Into Summer...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Monday Reader, Spring Into Motion: A 30-Day Celebration of Movement for Every Body! Spring is here, and we’re ready to Spring Into Motion—are you? 🌸 For the entire month of April, BariNation is hosting a 30-day movement event designed to encourage every member of our community to move more, no matter where they are on their journey. This is NOT a challenge—it’s a celebration! There’s no competition, no pressure, and no rules—just an open invitation to move in ways that feel good for...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Addiction Transfer We know this topic can be a scary one and for many of us in the bariatric community, it has been something we have experieinced. Suddenly, we do things we don't normally do, hide our behaviors and actions from others, and then feel guilty or ashamed for what we did. Process addictions are common after bariatric surgery, and we wanted to understand why they happen, what we can be on the lookout for, and how we can learn to cope with our emotions and stress in helpful ways....
21 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Monday Reader, We have a *busy* week of support ahead and wanted to make sure you knew about the fun things you can participate in. Special Community Struggle Bus Tuesday is World Obesity Day and we have *two* special guests joining us at our Community Struggle Bus- Dr. Joe Cribbins and Dr. Joe Greene! This year, the focus is on the systems that can prevent people from accessing obesity care and what we, as patients, can do to make the system work for us. This will be an amazing...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Happy Sunday, BariNation! We have a *busy* week ahead and wanted to make sure you knew about the fun things we have planned! If you have not been as active in the Community as you would like to be, this is a perfect week to get back into support. Today, we are sharing our Set Up Up Sunday Instructions and an invitation to join Natalie for dedicated planning time today, giving you a sneak peek at our very special Community Struggle Bus on Tuesday, and passing along two amazing in-person...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
On the BariNation podcast, explore the real experiences and challenges of bariatric patients, offering tools and insights to help you on your journey. In this week's episode, Natalie explores two pivotal concepts—"space and grace" and "pause and pivot"—that are integral to the BariNation support community for bariatric patients. These tools are designed to assist members in navigating their weight loss journey with greater ease and understanding. If these are new concepts for you or you have...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We all need a little boost along our bariatric journey and this week, we have three things to share with you- fresh perspectives (podcast), regain struggles (community), and a free, Instagram event (support). We packed this weeks newsletter with links out to helpful resources, so spend some time exploring! The BariNation Podcast Last week, we launched a new series called The Men's Roundtable, hosted by Jason Smith. This special series will bring you fresh perspectives from the men...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Dr. Joe Greene has joined BariNation as an expert to continue supporting patients everywhere! Dr. Greene believes that being an active member of a bariatric community is extremely important in every stage of this journey. BariNation is a peer-founded organization that partners with experts like him to deliver a weekly podcast, advocate for patient needs, and host an expert-led Membership Community. Not only will Dr. Greene...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read