Episode 98: Becoming Future Me - My Weight loss Journey

Host: Kelsey Kerslake, CEO of The Aligned Business® IntroductionKelsey Kerslake welcomes listeners to the Aligned Business Podcast.She shares her excitement for the episode, which focuses on her personal journey.

Journey Back to SharingKelsey talks about her hiatus from podcasting and her desire to return to sharing her life and experiences.She reflects on the challenging past two years, both personally and professionally.Kelsey expresses gratitude for having the stability and bandwidth to restart the podcast.

Returning to the Personal TouchKelsey discusses her initial approach to business and blogging, emphasizing personal sharing.She mentions how her focus shifted towards marketing, business strategy, and trends.Kelsey expresses her intent to bring back the personal touch to her podcast.

Becoming the Future Version of HerselfKelsey talks about her belief in becoming the future version of oneself.She highlights her commitment to embodying the future version of herself.Kelsey mentions that this transformation has played a significant role in her personal life.

Weight Loss JourneyKelsey shares her weight loss journey, revealing she lost 80 pounds in a year.She clarifies her initial goal was not weight loss but to become a healthier version of herself.Kelsey discusses the compounding factors contributing to her weight gain, including endometriosis, IVF, and stress.She acknowledges the role food played as a coping mechanism in her life.Kelsey details her athletic background and how her weight gradually increased after leaving rowing.She talks about the impact of medications, hormones, stress, and family life on her weight.Kelsey describes her decision to transition to a healthier lifestyle and the challenges she faced.She mentions her mother's influence and negative body image during her upbringing.Kelsey reflects on feeling self-conscious about her height and size as a child.

Embracing Self-LoveKelsey discusses her journey towards self-love and accepting her body.She explains how she vowed not to go on diets anymore but to focus on self-love.Kelsey shares her challenges, including a gallbladder attack and frequent illnesses.She reveals she sought medical support and medication to assist her in the process.Kelsey mentions her experience with a weight loss medication and its impact on her cravings.She expresses gratitude for having an additional tool to support her health.Kelsey talks about preparing for weight loss surgery but ultimately being denied by insurance due to significant weight loss.She emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-acceptance in her journey.Kelsey celebrates the newfound ability to enjoy physical activities and dance with her children.

ConclusionKelsey expresses gratitude to the audience for listening to her journey.She encourages listeners to reach out on Instagram (@kelseykerslake) to discuss the episode.