Thank you Val (@Valwotravels) for taking the time to talk with me, even though today was your dogs birthday :) Val has lost a total of 92lbs. She started thinking about weight loss as early as 10 years old. She would start and stop programs. In 2018, she had a breaking point in a Kohl's dressing room. She decided in that moment she was not going to return to Kohl's until she could fit into smaller sizes.She learned about food and nutrition by researching on the web and reading books. She read Jason Fung's book "The Obesity Code." This book gave her a lot of advice food wise. She also started intermittent fasting which is something Jason Fung promotes. I learned about fasting from him as well. I love fasting. I practice fasting and promote it. Val also talked about how she was an emotional eater. Eating to celebrate and eating when stressed.She said the other times she tried losing weight, it was from a point of self dislike. Now, when she started losing weight, it came from a place of self love. Learning to love yourself is not talked about often with weight loss. But it clearly plays a big role in your success. After VSG surgery, Val consumes about 800-1200 calories. Before vsg she would eat ~1400 calories in 2 meals.For activity, she started going to the gym and found a personal trainer. This helped her learn how to exercise properly. Something I definitely recommend people do. She talked about weighing herself every single day. She also recently got a smart scale that sends info to her phone. As she likes data.One of the biggest changes for her was seeing food differently. Less emotional eating. She has much more positive thinking. She has finally been able to turn her habits around. Something that has taken her multiple years to do. I like how she said to ''visualize goals." Visualize yourself fitting into clothes. Visualize yourself looking the way you want to look. This is great advice.I want to thank Val for taking the time to chat with me. Be sure to follow her @Valwotravels.-Jason Tizzano

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Tom Long (@tomlongfit) has been on his health journey for 13 years. He initially lost 145lbs going from 300bsl to 155lbs. Now he is working on body building and has gained 30 pounds. He works as a personal trainer helping other people succeed on their health journey.His weight loss journey began during his senior year of high school. His doctor described him as obese. This was a huge wake up call. His mom invited him to a weight watchers meeting. Initially, he resisted but eventually he went and found the group to be really supportive and instrumental in his weight loss. Before he started losing weight, he was addicted to food and overeating. He is also a fan of sweets like myself. He described his relationship with food as a "constant battle."He talked about losing weight and said "calorie counting" is a great tool to lose weight. He also wrote down what he was eating when he started losing weight. Now he uses the My Fitness Pal app to record what he eats or the number of calories he consumes in a day, which is around 2400-2600. He does meal prepping and eats lean meats like chicken, turkey, and ground beef. His diet depends on if he is bulking to add muscle or cutting to burn fat. In a day he usually eats 3 meals with a couple snacks.Like I said he earlier, he works as a physical trainer. He is in the gym for work and also works out everyday. Before every workout, he writes down what he needs to work on.

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Stacey Maki (@weightlossweirdo) has tried multiple different diets. At her heaviest she weighed 230lbs. Then in 2018, she started losing and has since lost 70lbs. She is now maintaining her weight at 153lbs. She is toning and adding muscle to her body with the hope of losing 10 more pounds.Check it out here: https://bit.ly/39T5NmIWhen she started losing weight she used the app "My fitness Pal" to record what food she was eating. This was the second time she started the keto diet. The first time she didn't realize all the foods she could eat. Now she does and has found food that she enjoys eating like Turkey meat or chicken.She talked about how her relationship with food has evolved. She used to binge eat or eat when she was bored. This lead to bad habits and gaining weight.Now she drinks more coffee and about a gallon of water a day. Currently she is doing 75hard which is a fitness program created by Andy Frisella. In this program she is not able to drink alcohol which she has cut down on while losing weight. She said her family would drink so she drank too. Alcohol has a lot of calories, so cutting down on it can make a huge difference. She also mentioned drinking seltzer or water with vodka which is also a healthier alternative if you feel the need to drink.When we were discussing mentality, she said "you need to be self motivated." I agree 100%. It's you vs you and if you aren't able to motivate yourself, weight loss will be difficult. She also said weight loss has "taken more self discipline than I thought." This also true. I think this is where people need to be "mentally prepared" for weight loss. Don't be surprised if it's harder than you thought. Be willing to keep an open mind and push yourself harder and harder.I want to say thank you to Stacey for taking the time. I also love her ig name! Be sure to follow her on Instagram @weightlossweirdo !!-Jason Tizzano...#health #wellness #wellness #food #healthyeating #healthylifestyle #wellbeing #healthandwellness #fitness #healthy #weightloss #nutrition #exercise #losingweight#podcast #happy #kidshealth #womenshealth#menshealth

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It was a pleasure speaking with you Sol who hails from England. When I asked him how he felt about his journey so far he said he feels "really motivated." I think its great to see people who are able to derive energy from their own story. I think he has a fascinating diet that is clearly working for him. He talked about eating carbs but he eats less fats and unhealthy sugars. He also gives himself a cheat day which alleviates some pressure to be perfect. He also talked about drinking about 4 liters of water each day. Water plays such a big role in weight loss. He talked about anxiety around a scale. He weighs himself 1 time per week at the group he attends via "Slimming World." As one of the younger people in the community he is able to learn observe their perspectives.  He talked about working out 4-5 days per week doing Zumba or other activity that he enjoys. I think it's awesome he has found a fun and sustainable way to burn calories and get exercise. His definition of health is "being comfortable." I thought that was a great answer and a unique one.  Thank you for taking the time Sol. You can follow him on Instagram @solweightlossjourney and Tiktoc @solcrane -Jason Tizzano

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Katie Tucker (@mamakatielady) has lost over 90lbs in the last 5 years after giving birth 3 times.Check it out here: https://bit.ly/39pdd0CWhen she talked about beginning weight loss, I thought she gave great advice. "Do 1 thing at a time." When most people start losing weight, they usually try to implement too many things at once. This is overwhelming and usually leads to bad feelings or failure. That's why there are so many yo yo dieters.Her relationship with food has also changed over the last 5 years. She used to be "addicted to food." One thing she emphasized was that her relationship has only recently improved. She was actually losing weight, but she still didn't have the best relationship with food. She is still experimenting and figuring out what works for herself, even years later! I think everyone who decides to try losing weight, they have to do their own experimentation to figure out what works best for them. This isn't a 1 week or 1 month process. This needs to occur for months or even years.She also said "people give up too fast." It's sad but true. When you are doing weight loss for the wrong reasons, it's easy to give up. When you view weight loss as a learning process. You learn what food you like. What activity you like. What things you like thinking about. Then weight loss can become a lifestyle. Something you enjoy that's a life long pursuit.Thank you Katie for joining me, I really appreciate you taking the time! Be sure to follow her on Instagram @Mamakatielady!

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Ashley Remington (@Faithfully_fit_mom5) has lost more than 90lbs of fat! She has learned about herself and evolved in other areas of life like physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. These, I believe are the key factors that help most people succeed with weight loss.  When I asked her how she felt about her weight loss as a whole, she said she feels "extremely proud."  She started thinking about weight loss in 2016. She got serious in 2017 after having feet pain and shin splints. She had difficulty walking. Her pivotal moment came when a friend invited her to workout at "Camp Gladiator." This is where a trainer meets a group of people at a park to workout. It was her first time there when a gal who was even bigger than her passed her. It was one of those "wtf moments." Then, she was nearly unable to run. She stopped. The trainer saw her stop and told the group to help her make it to the finish line. It was something she had never experienced before. The encouragement, support, and accountability consumed her and she knew that this was the activity and support she needed. She has been going to the camp ever since and enjoys working out with her friends.  I like how she said you need to "start where you are." You can't be comparing yourself to others or being to critical of yourself. Weight loss is not a time to shame yourself. It is a time to learn about yourself. We talked about the "why." In order to do something difficult, you usually need a "why" or else you will be likely to give up. The "why" is a popular concept but I love how she explained her "why." Initially it was to be there for her kids. Now, it has evolved to feeling better and having more energy. Having multiple why's can make doing what you are doing much more doable, especially when times are tough. Many people want an overnight transformation. She said weight loss is a "marathon not a sprint." She also said it's "not an overnight" process. This is so true. I also like how she doesn't believe in a diet. Rather than trying to conform to say, keto. She said people "need to find out for themselves what they like eating." I think this is 100% accurate as she has found foods she likes and foods that make her feel bad. She said gluten and dairy actually give her an emotional reaction of "rage." Thank goodness she didn't eat any gluten or dairy before this interview! I want to say thank you to Ashley for taking the time to speak with me. Be sure to follow her content on Instagram (@Faithfully_fit_mom5).  Thanks! -Jason Tizzanowww.MizuVida.com

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I had a blast talking with Katrina (@vsgowluk ) who lives in London (she has a cool accent and amazing smile!). Like it says in the title, she has lost a whopping 160lbs over the last 3 years. She went from weighing 317 to weighing 145lbs. She has 10 more pounds to lose and she is at her goal weight. Congrats Katrina, you've been crushing it! She started weight loss after seeing her child run into the street and realized she couldn't run after him. Fortunately, there were no cars. Thinking "I can't keep up with my kids" turned out to be a big wakeup call for her. Katrina talked about how weight loss saved her eyes. She had "little bodies" floating around in her eyes due to an issue with her retina's blood vessels. Which was a result of high blood pressure . By losing weight, she improved her blood pressure. This ultimately saved her eyes. She has also noticed an amazing improvement in other areas of her life. Now she can walk faster. Doesn't feel like she is panting. She used to fall asleep a lot during her day. Now she feels like she has more energy to engage with life After trying many weight loss programs, she was able to find much more success after having VSG surgery in August 2017. After the surgery, she researched different foods on YouTube and google to eat healthier. She had great advice for people looking to start weight loss saying "get rid of junk food'' and "don't be afraid to ask for help."  Now she eats food that's more nutritious and filled with complex carbs. She likes smoothies and yogurt for breakfast. For lunch and dinner she likes having protein and vegetables. She has never counted calories because it "just feels weird." I think that is great advice. You need to figure out what works best for you. We are all unique, there is no perfect all encompassing strategy for weight loss.  We talked about her activity and her answers surprised me! She said she's gone trampolining. Taken twerk and dance classes. She's also done a zipline. She had great advice for someone thinking about exercising. "Get of your bus" earlier so you can walk more. Look into getting a chiropractor, especially if you have a higher weight. The chiropractor can help with mobility and stretching to make sure you aren't putting to much pressure on your joints. I liked her mentality too. She "doesn't want to be skinny." She wants to be "healthy." I totally agree! I'm very happy for you Katrina and look forward to following your journey! You can follow her @vsgowluk  -Jason Tizzano

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It was a fun interviewing Chris Baff (@fat2fitbaff) who lives in South Africa. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3fsr2MW I feel like we are similar people. Both have ankle issues and enjoy getting after life. 2 years ago in December 2018 he had ankle issues and kidney stones. This sparked him to start thinking about his health more. He has lost 80lbs.He worked with a weight loss group call "Weigh Less." They basically told him what to eat and he followed their instructions. He said he "preferred the prescriptive method" because then he can focus on other things like exercise which is something he enjoys. When he started losing weight, he would eat 6 meals/snacks each day. He focuses on eating more proteins, fruit, and veggies.After going through rehab he kept increasing the intensity. Working with a biokineticist which is similar to a trainer, they just have a cooler name which I probably didn't spell correctly. Once his ankle was stronger he started doing more running and biking. He has even done some 100 kilometer routes. He tries to work out each day and burn around 500 calories a day. Then he knows he put in the work for that day. He also likes the numbers and uses a smart watch to track workouts and the number of calories he burned.In talking about his mentality, he said he feels more "energy, focus, confidence, and self esteem." He also said he just struts more which is awesome to hear, I know the feeling. It's amazing how weight loss can improve people's lives in ways they don't expect.I want to say thank you to Chris for taking the time to share his health journey. Be sure to follow him @fat2fitbaff and let him know if you have any questions. Thank You! -Jason Tizzano

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I had a great time talking with JC (@fatfree.jc). He has an amazing story losing over 200 pounds after his doctor told him in February 2019 he was worried about his son losing his father. The doctor gave JC 2-3 years to live. This lit a fire under JC like no other. He started getting exercise by walking around his neighborhood. He then eventually went to the gym to walk on a treadmill. After a year of walking and eating healthier, he has lost over 100 pounds. After JC started going to a "9 Rounds" gym. He met the owner who gave him advice on exercise and eating better. JC eats 6 meals per day now that he is working out more and lifting for body building competitions. He said one of his best days was returning to his doctor with the plaque he won at a body building competition. He is loving life. He feels like he has more confidence and feels less judged. He can finally look people in the eye with more confidence. He loves motivating people and helping them reach their goals. He has an Instagram account, Youtube channel, and Facebook group. In these groups he charges zero dollars for the information he shares! I really appreciate JC taking the time to talk with me. He is on an incredible journey and I'm excited to follow along. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @fatfree.jc where you can find his Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLP...) and Facebook group! I wish him luck in his next body building competition! -Jason Tizzano

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Kim (@mangojh2) has lost 160 pounds in 1 years time. She has earned $4,000 by placing bets on her weight loss through "Healthy Wage." She has tried losing weight many times with different diets that all failed. She's believes her success has been due to being "mentally and physically prepared" for weight loss. She started losing weight by combining the ketogenic diet with fasting.  She started fasting 14 hours. Then 16 hours. Then 18. Now she does OMAD which means eating 1 meal per day. She talked about doing 1 and 2 day fasts. She has worked her way into longer and longer fasts. She recently did a 7 day fast. She explained she only feels hungry for the first 24 hours. After that it subsides. She feels good while fasting and has lots of energy during the multi day fasts. You may be wondering why she's doing long fasts. Well, she signed up at "Healthy Wage" to put her money on the line by betting on herself to lose a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of time. If she loses the weight and wins her bet, she can earn thousands of dollars. So far, she has won about $4,000 dollars. She could have won more as one of her group bets won the $10,000 dollar prize, but lost it in a technicality. I think it's clear you need to know yourself to succeed with weight loss. You need to know what motivates you. Kim clearly understands she is motivated by money and uses it to her advantage. She started exercising by getting a smart watch and counting her steps. She is still doing that to this day. She started with a goal of 2000 steps per day. Now she's at 4000 steps. You don't need to be in the gym for hours and hours to have a meaningful weight loss. Kim's story clearly illustrates that. I like how she described herself as in "chaos" before, and now she's "very disciplined." Kim has made significant strides with her weight that have greatly improved her life in many areas. She said before weight loss things were always "hard." Now, things are much easier and she has more confidence and knows she can do anything she sets her mind too.  This was a great interview, thanks for taking the time Kim! Be sure to follow her at: @mangojh2 on Instagram!  www.instagram.com/mangojh2/ -Jason Tizzano Instagram: @jasonscottizzano@themizuvidaTwitter: https://twitter.com/homeBlog: https://bit.ly/2U6v4R4FB: https://bit.ly/38nfF7oPinterest: https://bit.ly/3ldHGlq Podcasts:Itunes: https://apple.co/2U6l7DbSpotify: https://bit.ly/38lMzoX

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