For many, weight loss marks a powerful turning point in life. Whether achieved through bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medication, or structured nutrition programs, transformation often begins on the scale. But what happens when your body changes faster than your emotions can keep up?
The truth is—weight loss can trigger old emotional wounds you didn’t even know were still there.
🧠 The Emotional Aftermath of Transformation
After years of struggling with weight, food shame, and feeling “not enough,” finally losing weight can be freeing. But it can also bring unexpected challenges: identity confusion, body dysmorphia, anxiety, fear of regaining, or even resurfaced trauma.
This emotional rollercoaster isn’t talked about enough. And for many, it leads to self-sabotage, isolation, or an overwhelming sense of “what now?”
That’s why emotional support after weight loss isn’t optional—it’s essential.
💬 You’re Not Alone—And You’re Not Failing
Maybe you’re:
Feeling disconnected from your new body
Struggling with cravings or emotional eating again
Noticing old thought patterns creeping back
Questioning your worth now that your outside has changed
These experiences are incredibly common—but they’re also incredibly isolating. The good news? You don’t have to go through them alone.
🧰 Introducing: The Emotional First Aid Kit Group
To support your emotional healing after weight loss, MBS Weight Loss is launching a new group experience based on the groundbreaking book The Emotional First Aid Kit by Cynthia L. Alexander.
This 8-week virtual group, starting August 26, is led by Carole Shelton, MSW, LCSW-C—a licensed therapist and bariatric warrior herself.
You’ll get:
✅ A supportive space to process identity shifts
✅ Tools for managing cravings, triggers, and setbacks
✅ Weekly structure rooted in trauma-informed care
✅ Connection with others who truly understand your journey
📅 Group Details
Start Date: August 26 – October 21, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM EST
Platform: Zoom
Facilitator: Carole Shelton, MSW, LCSW-C
Required Book: The Emotional First Aid Kit by Cynthia L. Alexander (available on Amazon)
Cost: $240 total (Insurance may cover for Maryland residents)
🎯 Heal. Rebuild. Thrive.
Weight loss is only the beginning. Emotional healing is the foundation for lasting change.
If you’re ready to reconnect with your body, rebuild your self-esteem, and stop letting the past dictate your future—this group is for you.
🔗 Sign up now and give yourself the emotional tools you need for life after transformation.
