In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interview Denise Pagano, also know as the @crunchysleever,  who is a bariatric powerlifter, and we discuss:

• Her bariatric journey and what brought her to making the decision to have surgery
• Her progression from walking to powerlifting and how she fuels her workouts
• The biggest mindset shifts she's had since surgery
• The biggest lessons she has had, both good and bad
• Advice for someone getting started with lifting and how to fuel for it

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How to Contact Denise:
Instagram: @crunchysleever

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