The Bariatric Nutrition Coach
with Jane Stoltze
Ep 71: Stressed About Staying on Track Over the Holidays After WLS?
In Episode 71, Jane shares three practical tips for navigating holiday eating after bariatric surgery — including why keeping a regular eating structure is the most powerful thing you can do.
Ep 70: What I Am Looking for When I Review a Bariatric Food Log
In Episode 70, Jane reveals what she is actually looking for when she reviews a bariatric food log — and why it is probably not what you think.
Ep 69: Relying Too Much on Protein Shakes After Bariatric Surgery
In Episode 69, Jane covers the role of protein shakes after bariatric surgery — why they are so useful early on, when reliance becomes a problem, and how to start transitioning to whole food protein sources.
Ep 68: Post-Bariatric Surgery Life as a Vegetarian
In Episode 68, Jane answers a listener question about vegetarian life after bariatric surgery — the three main challenges and practical strategies to overcome them while still reaching your goals.
Ep 67: Dealing with Head Hunger After Bariatric Surgery
In Episode 67, Jane digs into head hunger after bariatric surgery — what it is, why it starts from day one, and three practical strategies to help you identify and manage it.
Ep 66: Client Spotlight | Belinda Shares Her Fear of Weight Regain, Grazing and Feeling Guilty at Nearly 2 Years Post WLS
In Episode 66, Jane is joined by client Belinda — who reached out at nearly two years post-WLS feeling scared, lost and out of control — for an honest conversation about fear of regain, grazing, guilt, and getting back on track.
Ep 65: Why Meal Plans Are Not the Answer After WLS
In Episode 65, Jane explains why meal plans are not the answer after bariatric surgery — four reasons — and what you should be looking for instead.
Ep 64: Weight Regain with Dr Simon Monkhouse
In Episode 64, Jane is joined by consultant weight loss surgeon Dr Simon Monkhouse to talk about weight regain after bariatric surgery — what it is, why it happens, and why ongoing support makes all the difference.
Ep 63: Are You Eating Enough Protein After Your Bariatric Surgery?
In Episode 63, Jane revisits the all-important topic of protein after bariatric surgery — why it matters, how much you actually need, and three questions to help you check in on whether you are getting enough.
Ep 62: Why I Am Not a Fan of High Protein Treat Foods After WLS
In Episode 62, Jane shares why she is not a fan of high-protein treat foods after bariatric surgery — from cost and food industry psychology to what she recommends instead.
Ep 61: Jacque's WLS Journey | From Being Overweight Since Childhood to Living a Healthy Full Life with Her Daughter
In Episode 61, Jane is joined by Jacque — who has struggled with her weight since childhood — for a moving conversation about breaking lifelong patterns, modelling healthy eating for her daughter, and the work that happens beyond surgery.
Ep 60: It Is Normal for Your Appetite to Increase After WLS
In Episode 60, Jane dives deep into why appetite increases after bariatric surgery, why it is completely normal, and three practical strategies to manage it confidently.
Ep 59: Client Spotlight | Stacey Shares Leaving the Dieting Mindset While Maximising Weight Loss in Her First 12 Months Post WLS
In Episode 59, Jane is joined by client Stacey — approaching her one-year post-gastric-bypass anniversary — for an honest conversation about leaving the dieting mindset behind and what made the difference in her first year.
Ep 58: Lactose Intolerance After Bariatric Surgery
In Episode 58, Jane explains lactose intolerance after bariatric surgery — why it happens, whether it's permanent, what you can still eat, and what to look for in a dairy milk substitute.
Ep 57: Let's Talk About Weight Regain — And How to Turn It Around
In Episode 57, Jane walks through five compassionate questions to ask yourself when you notice weight regain after bariatric surgery — designed to help you come out with a focused, achievable plan.
Ep 56: WLS Eating Behaviours to Role Model for Kids
In Episode 56, Jane explores the beautiful overlap between post-surgery eating habits and the behaviours we want to model for children — from mindful eating to joyful movement.
Ep 55: Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery
In Episode 55, Jane answers the most common questions about hair loss after bariatric surgery — when it happens, why, what to do about it, and when to be concerned.
Ep 54: Why I Teach the Protein Bites Ratio
In Episode 54, Jane explains her protein bites ratio — what it is, why she teaches it, and why it's more effective than prescribing specific food volumes after bariatric surgery.