Why is sleep so important in your weight loss journey?
In the pursuit of weight loss, we often focus on diet and exercise, but one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is sleep. Sleep is not only essential for overall health and well-being but also plays a significant role in your weight loss journey. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of sleep in […]
Ask an Expert: How can psychological flexibility help with stress?
Psychological flexibility is increasingly seen as the superpower of mental health and well-being.
Dr Melanie Rendall, our lead psychologist at Streamline, uses this approach to support people after weight loss surgery. It focuses on helping people develop 3 key strands: Building awareness skills, Building ‘openness’ skills, Connecting with our values and Finding support.
Ask an Expert: What is stress and how does it impact weight loss?
Stress is the body’s response to demands or pressures, whether they be physical, emotional, or psychological. Following weight loss surgery, individuals may experience a multitude of stressors, ranging from adjusting to dietary changes and managing expectations to navigating social situations and addressing underlying emotional issues.
Ask an Expert: The role of psychology before and after your surgery
Preparing for surgery involves more than just physical preparations; it also entails psychological readiness. The journey before and after surgery can be daunting, and understanding the psychological aspects can be crucial for a successful outcome. This blog post aims to shed light on the role of psychology in the context of surgery, offering insights into […]
Tips to help you prepare mentally for weight loss surgery
When looking into the option of having weight loss surgery, most people will focus on their physical health. Whilst this is an important factor, mental health is a key factor in the success of weight loss surgery because this can affect a person’s eating, exercise, and day-to-day habits. You need to be mentally ready for […]
Resetting your mindset to positive
With 15.6m Instagram posts dedicated to positivity, it seems the whole world is jumping on the ‘PMA’ bandwagon and for good reason. Science supports the belief that our thoughts and actions may play a bigger role in our health and wellbeing. Research has shown that positive thinkers can*: Cope better with stress Have improved immunity […]
How to practice mindfulness
Mental health is just as important as physical health but sadly it can often be forgotten in our busy lives. Several therapeutic techniques can help improve our mental wellbeing. Our focus today is on the therapeutic technique, mindfulness. What is mindfulness? Former director of the Oxford Mindfulness centre, Professor Mark Williams, says that mindfulness […]
The impacts of sleep deprivation
Sleep is often overlooked but is in fact, a crucial element in weight loss. Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining adequate total sleep. Each night adults aged 18-65 should be getting between 7 to 9 hours sleep and those over 65 should be getting between 7 to 8 hours. We have all read or heard about the importance […]
How to handle compliments after weight loss surgery
Many people find accepting compliments difficult. As well as weight loss and improved general health after weight loss surgery, you might find that there is a sudden increase in people giving you compliments; they may come thick and fast. After years of yo-yo dieting and trying to lose weight, you might find it hard to […]
