Ashley (@Ashleysfigureformation) tore her ACL in a freak accident. Then she found out she had multiple Uterine Fibroids. One of them was the size of a golf ball. One way to decrease the fibroids size was through diet and exercise. She did just that and has lost 75lbs! Check it out here: She started doing research on her own through Youtube and Google. She talked to her doctors about eating better. Started adding more fruits, vegetable, and proteins to her diet. She usually eats two meals a day, so she does intermittent fasting. She doesn't record what she eats or the number of calories she consumes. She likes taking photo of every meal she has which is her unique way of recording what she eats and staying accountable.She is a killer when it comes to activity. She walks about 6 miles every day. This takes her 1.5 hours. She then records her activity and weight loss on a calendar for each day. Then she can see her progress. She weighs herself once a week. She recommends finding something enjoyable that you can do like walking or Instagram challenges. She also completed 75 hard.As we discussed mentality she talked about giving it your all on most days. Then if you have the rare holiday or birthday you don't need to feel "guilty." She also talked about being "fearful" and how losing weight has helped her improve this area of her life. We also talked about goals. She said she buys 1 size smaller jeans. I think this is a great way to motivate yourself.I want to thank Ashley for taking the time to speak with me. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @Ashleysfigureformation

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After Megan (@Megan_JourneyToFitness) had two kids and dealt with her mental health, . She started her health journey in December 2019. She has lost -61lbs and is almost near her goal weight of 175lbs.Check it out here or in @themizuvida bio: https://bit.ly/2KV9iyCShe provided awesome advice of "taking your time" and developing "consistency."She talked about simply removing extra sugars and carbs such as sodas from her diet. Then she did more and more. Now she fasts 16 hours per day. She'll eat better portion sizes with food that is healthier like chicken or salads. She currently eats around 1,770 calories per day in 2 or 3 meals. She also likes to have black coffee to start her day, which is nice as it doesn't break your fast.She lives in New York, where most gyms are closed. So she started exercising by finding workouts on YouTube. Then she started using the Nike Run App. Her partner invited her to go on a run in June and she hasn't stopped since. Now, she has been able to run about 3 miles, which is nearly a 5k. Great job! She recommended making sure to stretch before exercise so you don't pull anything.When she was in the gym, she found herself comparing herself to all the healthy people in the gym. This made her want to lose her weight immediately. Once she started focusing on herself, she was able to make progress and feel better. Now she is "striving to be the best she can be."I want to thank Megan for taking the time to speak with me. She is almost to her goal weight, you got it! Be sure to follow her journey @Megan_JourneyToFitness-Jason Tizzano

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Stephanie (@Steph.WLJ) has lost over 60 pounds and  plans to lose even more. She initially went to the doctor and found out she had high cholesterol. She started doing Weight Watchers program. Then she had an injury which hindered her progress. In April 2020 she started losing weight again with Weight Watchers and hasn't looked back!Find blog here or in @themizuvida bio:  https://bit.ly/3hgIEfyShe talked about not being so hard on herself. Yesterday was, Thanksgiving. She knew the day was coming so she worked out a little harder, and was able to enjoy the day rather than dread it or "feel guilty." Her mentality has evolved throughout her weight loss experience. She noted that in her last weight loss attempt, she would give herself rewards for working out or eating better with food." This time, she decided not to do that since "food is not a reward, it's fuel." She wrote down goals like when she loses 30 pounds, she would take a trip to San Diego or the Smokey Mountains once the goal is reached. I think this is a great way to motivate yourself! Thank You so much for taking the time Stephanie! Be sure to follow her @Steph.WLJ-Jason Tizzano

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Monica (@thejourneytomooo_town) has struggled with her weight dating back to elementary school where kids bullied her because of her weight. Her mom started doing weight watchers, so she followed along. Her weight fluctuated before having some difficult family events. Then she developed an eating disorder because food was the one thing she could control. At one point, she weighed 92lbs. Then she went to college and paid less attention to her weight until March 2020. When most people were inside, she was outside running. Currently, she is down 50lbs.Find the blog here or in @themizuvida bio: https://bit.ly/3heK3TQ After having an eating disorder, she understands herself better. She can identify if she's eating less or working out too much. This keeps her on track to being healthier in her body and mind.She started walking a loop outside her apartment. Eventually, she made a goal to run part of the loop. Then another goal to run more and more. Now she has run up to 10 miles! That is really far! It's amazing what you can accomplish when you commit to something. She said her progress has come from doing the work and being consistent.Monica has tried lots of different things weight loss things like weight loss pills or a juice cleanse. None of it was sustainable. Finding what worked for her took time. In fact very little happened in the first 3 months of her weight loss. By sticking with it, she found her style and what worked best for her. Now, she has created healthy habits that make weight loss enjoyable. She also tries cooking different recipes to keep things fun!I want to thank Monica for taking the time! Be sure to follow her on Instagram (@thejourneytomooo_town)-Jason Tizzano

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Tisa became pregnant in 2016. Then, she found out her thyroid had cancer. Fortunately, they were able to remove the cancerous tissue. Unfortunately, this caused her hormones to go haywire and she quickly gained 60 pounds. She thought she would never be able to reverse this.  She found a program that directed her on what food to eat with the right portion sizes and exercises to do at home. She said she started doing the program, eating healthier and nothing changed on the scale for 3 weeks. She stuck with it though, and then she started losing weight. She has lost 45lbs. She wants to lose 45 more pounds. Currently, she is successfully maintaining her weight after injuring her knee. A cool theme in her story is she is adding rather than taking away. She never feels like she is starving, quite the opposite. She eats more vegetable and more fruit. She eats cheese and nuts for fat. She eats 3 meals with a couple of snacks totaling 2,000 calories. When we talked about activity, she follows videos on her app or tv. Some programs are 30 minutes or an hour. I really liked how she said you "need to be patient" and "give yourself grace" when it comes to figuring out what exercises are best for you. She said you need to be in a "self love" rather than be in a revengeful state of weight loss. I think this is so true. She has realized she is "much stronger than I thought." It is clearly evident in her story. She has had some tough circumstances but has been able to overcome them. I think it's really inspirational! Thank you so much Tisa for taking the time. Be sure to follow her at @TisaLiikeLisa. -Jason Tizzano

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Kristina has lost over 80lbs and is planning on losing more. I love her "why" for losing weight. She had wanted to but struggled to lose weight for over 2 year. Then in 2016, she tried on pants that were to tight. She decided then she was going to take weight loss seriously. She hired a personal trainer who helped her out with food and gym.Check it out the blog here or in @themizuvida bio: https://bit.ly/3heUk2zI really liked her mindset with food. She doesn't put too much pressure on herself. If she doesn't eat perfect one day she realizes it's just one day and will come back strong the next day.I also liked how she said to make weight loss "fun." So many people think weight loss needs to be this arduous process, but Kristina is proof it can be fun.For her food she rotates out several different meats and vegetables to hit her macros. Variety is not a big part of her meal plan. I think this is great because you can stay focused on what works.She hired a personal trainer and started going to the gym around 5 days a week. She is still going to the gym which is awesome!Her mentality is on point. "Make it fun!" Remember your "why." Seek "happiness, joy, contentment" while "following your process."Thank you Kristina for taking the time. Be sure to follow her on instagram @KBlake_GetsFit.-Jason Tizzano

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Nykeva (@NPXFITNESS) has lost 60lbs in the past 2 years. She is also in school getting her registered dietician license. She had so much great information to share in this interview, lets take a look.Right of the bat we talked about how she has lost 60lbs in the last 2-3 years. Most people think they need to be losing 1 or 2 pounds a week or they are failing. This is not true at all. It is one of the great myths associated with weight loss that makes people feel bad and quit. When I asked her about it, she said "as long as I'm maintaining or losing weight I am happy." This is such valuable advise. You can maintain your weight. That is ok and for most people, it's not easy to maintain your weight.Before losing weight, she said "it's important to learn how to live healthier by making small changes." Not all of the small changes will help you lose weight, but over time small changes add up. When we talked about food, I liked most how open and honest Nykeva was.Most people hide mistakes and only talk about their success or what they think people want to hear. Nykeva shared that she had a hamburger and fries the night before. She said she "overate" too. I love that she shared this because it shows how important it is to be honest with yourself.When talking about exercise, Nykeva started small and had a trainer. Now she works out 1 hour to 1.5 hours a day. She also advices people on how to start lifting. She enjoys researching this process for them. She will find examples of the workouts on YouTube and do the workout herself to test it. I really enjoyed talking about the mentality aspect with Nykeva. She has really grown and developed her confidence, self esteem, and a belief in herself that is difficult to do.I want to thank Nykeva for taking the time to speak with me. I wish you good luck on getting your Dietician License. Be sure to follow her at @NPXFITNESS.-Jason Tizzano

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Emily (@Emily_ww_myfitnessgal) is currently down 40lbs! Right of the bat she said some things I agree with 100%. You have to be "mentally ready" to lose weight. This means you are prepared to sacrifice. You are less critical of yourself. When you have disappointments, you learn from them and continue pushing forward rather than giving up.Check it out the blog here or in @themizuvida bio: https://bit.ly/3nxgaRaShe also said to know your "why." Weight loss takes a certain understanding of yourself. Things like what causes you to go back into your normal routine. What your kryptonite is. When your "why" is strong and grounding, it will help you stay the course when you feel like giving up.We talked a lot about food. I like how she said "you can't outwork a bad diet." It's so true. Having good tools is important for her like a WW app to record points. A community of like minded people. She also made a new Instagram account to connect with likeminded people and be her full authentic self. I think this is huge, negative people or judgment can make things difficult. I actually made a new Instagram account for very similar reasons.Emily get's bored easily when exercising. She uses "Health House" that make videos and do livestreaming HIIT routines. This keeps her mind working and engaged. It also helps her burn lots of calories!She shared about being jealous of other people. Rather than let it fester, she is focused on herself and doing what she can each day to become healthier. Her definition of health is being "happy in her own skin." I agree 100%. Happiness is so important!Thanks Emily for taking the time to share you story! You can follow her at (@Emily_ww_myfitnessgal)-Jason Tizzano

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Zaida (@CZ__fit ) lost her mother in August 2016. She then lost her father about a year later. Both of these losses weighed on her. To get her mind of the loss of her mom she started thinking about health in January 2017. She has crushed her weight loss losing -65lbs. Now she is weight lifting and looking to start body building competitions in 2021.Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3h58L95We talked a lot about food as food is an important part of her life. Her husband is a cook and she started out as a pescatarian which has evolved to being mostly vegan. When she started losing weight, she was eating about 1600 calories. Now she eats 1800-1900 with more weight lifting. She is a fan of plants, vegetables, and Beyond Meat. She also tries to limit soy, sodium, and too many fruits to make sure she is balanced and healthy. She's not a big sweets person and will have several per month. She loves pasta, so limiting that can be difficult.We talked a lot about exercise. She started with a trainer who helped her have the correct form and ensured she was doing the right exercise. She started out using the trainer 3 days a week. Now, she works out every single day. She usually gets up at 4am to hit the gym. (Far to early for me!!) She is lifting heavy weight and you can definitely see the results in her Instagram photos.Whenever she thinks about giving up, she remembers her "why" being how hard her parents fought before passing. She also remembers all the work she has put in and fears of gaining the weight she lost back. When you are so in touch with your motivators, you can do amazing things like Zaida!Thank you so much for taking the time Zaida! Be sure to follow her journey on Instagram @CZ__FT. Also be on the lookout for her new apparel line.-Jason Tizzano.

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Jeanette (@Thick.Spice) started her weight loss story after her mother died in her arms. She became depressed and said "it can be hard to get out off, especially when things feel hopeless." I know this first hand. Jeanette used working out and weight loss to get out of depression. She has been losing weight for nearly 3 years and has lost a total of -134lbs!Check it out here: https://bit.ly/34nZlQQShe learned about food on google and pinterest. She has been recording what she eats on My Fitness pal app to this day. She never used to look at nutrition labels, so eating a whole pack of cookies was possible. Now she understands serving sizes and nutrition labels. She likes to weigh out serving sizes. She also fasts from 7pm to 10am every day so she eats 2 meals per day. She eats salads and proteins, and eats about 1200-1500 calories per day.She is a beast when it comes to working out. When most of us are sleeping, she's up at 5am working out until 7am. Then she goes to a workout class until 8am. Then she does a ~25 minute run. She didn't start this way. She initially lost 20lbs by doing workout videos at home to prove she would lose weight and be committed before buying a gym pass. I love this approach, especially when most people get a gym pass to say "I have to go to the gym" or "I'm on a diet." Her advice to those interested in exercise is to "try everything, and do what you want."Her mentality is on point as well. She said "my only competition is myself." At the beginning of Covid, she felt like giving up, but knew working out would keep her out of depression. It's clear she understands herself and what is best for her mental health.Thank you Jeanette so much for coming on! Be sure to follow her on Instagram @Thick.Spice-Jason Tizzano

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