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Ep 2: From Fatty Shaz to Freedom

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 From Fatty Shaz to Freedom: My Journey Through Weight Struggles and Finding Hope

In this  second episode of the Why Weight podcast, I share my emotional journey of living as "F**k it Fatty Shaz." I talk about the physical and emotional struggles of carrying an extra 30 kilos in my early twenties—from painful chafing during exercise to embarrassing moments like being asked when my baby was due. These candid stories highlight the reality of emotional eating, clothing challenges, and the mental toll of weight gain. I talk about my upcoming transformation story that led to losing 30 kilos in just one year—a success I've maintained for 23 years. 

Key Moments
  • Introduction to 'Fatty Shaz': I shares the origin of my nickname "F**k it Fatty Shaz" and explain how this mindset affected my eating and exercise habits for three years
  • Physical Challenges:
    • Painful chafing while walking that led to bleeding between my thighs, under my breasts, and arms
    • Standing at 169cm tall and weighing over 90 kilos in my early twenties
    • The embarrassment of being mistakenly asked when my baby was due at a party
    • Emotional Impact:
      • The contrast between my outwardly confident personality and inner unhappiness
      • How shopping for clothes became an activity I dreaded
      • The anxiety of finding something to wear before social outings
      • The Theater Incident:
        • A particularly painful memory of costume fittings during a musical theater production
        • The shame of overhearing costume designers struggling to find something in my size
        • Watching thinner dancers in beautiful costumes while feeling excluded
        • Turning Point:
          • A pre-employment medical exam for a teaching job in Japan
          • The shock of seeing my weight exceed 90 kilos
          • The humiliating experience of breaking a zipper while trying on a size 18-20 skirt

            • Coming up Next:  
            Next time I am going to share about moving to Japan and the trigger that helped me  lose 30 kilos in one year

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