In this empowering episode, Dr. Betsy Dovec and Registered Dietitian Hannah Schuyler team up to discuss the importance of finishing the year stronger than you started it. With the end of 2024 in sight, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your health goals, reset your mindset, and take bold action toward lasting change. Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery or just looking for strategies to stay on track with your health journey, this episode will provide the motivation you need to make the final quarter of the year count.

Dr. Dovec and Hannah share their personal experiences with overcoming obstacles and staying focused, offering practical advice for pushing through challenges. The duo also dives deep into the benefits of starting your bariatric surgery journey now instead of waiting for January, touching on key factors like maximizing insurance benefits, leveraging holiday time off for recovery, and entering 2025 with a health-focused mindset.

The episode highlights key strategies, including setting SMART goals, staying motivated, and understanding how bariatric surgery can serve as a powerful tool for achieving long-term weight loss and improved health. Plus, you’ll hear firsthand how Dr. Dovec and Hannah incorporate these approaches into their own lives to finish stronger than they started.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish: Dr. Dovec and Hannah discuss the mindset of perseverance and how finishing strong is key to long-term success.
• The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery: How starting your bariatric surgery journey now can set you up for a healthier 2025.
• Setting SMART Goals: Tips on setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals to keep yourself on track.
• Insurance and Financial Benefits: Why you should consider starting your surgery before the year ends to take advantage of insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Maximizing Holiday Time for Recovery: Use your holiday time off to comfortably recover from surgery and enter the new year refreshed.
• Personal Stories: Dr. Dovec and Hannah open up about their own experiences with sticking to health goals, even when life throws curveballs.

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• Follow Hannah Schuyler, RD on Instagram: @hannahschuyler.rd

Disclaimer: This podcast episode does not replace medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a healthcare professional for any medical questions or concerns.