Lisa Sharon Belkin: Cooking Up Self-Love and Healing After Bariatric Surgery
I mean they're cooking for their families, and they basically tell me they can't believe how things taste after using the new principles and the techniques that are outlined in each instruction, and they basically say that it's so easy and this is the only book that they ever need now.
Lisa Sharon Belkin has an incredible story to tell. Imagine weighing 393 lbs, undergoing bariatric surgery, and then transforming not just your body but your entire relationship with food. In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', Lisa sits down with host Jay Casale to share her journey of losing 165 lbs, facing setbacks, and ultimately finding a path to self-love and healing. Lisa didn't just stop at weight loss.
She wrote a book called 'Comfort Cooking for Bariatric Post Ops and Everyone Else', a culinary guide that’s been changing lives one recipe at a time. The conversation is a delightful mix of heartfelt moments and practical advice. Lisa talks about the emotional rollercoaster of gaining some weight back after surgery and the quest that led her to write her book.
Her insights into post-op challenges, the importance of supportive communities, and the joy of cooking nutritious meals are both inspiring and relatable. Whether you’re on a weight loss journey, looking for nutritious cooking tips, or seeking a dose of motivation, this episode offers something for everyone. Lisa’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-love.
Tune in to hear how she turned her struggles into delicious triumphs and maybe pick up a recipe or two along the way.