I want to thank Lauren (@Laurentrosclairfitness) for coming on. She was baby sitting while doing the interview. I really appreciate her multi tasking!!She has lost 45lbs. When talking about food, Lauren said she's "not a huge breakfast eater." So she does fasting naturally. I love intermittent fasting and think it's a great way to lose weight or manage your weight.We talked about going to the gym. She said she is "no stranger to it." I think many people have anxiety around going to the gym. That people are watching you or whatever, but in reality, most people are happy to help you and are thinking about themselves rather than you. She also gave good advice to get more exercise in their life by "parking further away" from where you need to go so you can get more steps in.I really liked how she talked about health as something she's "gonna do forever." When you make health a priority and apart of your lifestyle, I think there is less pressure and more excitement. As humans we are so critical of ourselves, by taking a long term approach you can alleviate some of that pressure.I want to thank Lauren for taking the time to come on the show. You can follow her @Laurentrosclairfitness.-Jason TizzanoInstagram: @jasonscottizzano@themizuvidaTwitter: https://twitter.com/homeBlog: https://bit.ly/2U6v4R4FB: https://bit.ly/38nfF7oPinterest: https://bit.ly/3ldHGlqPodcasts:Itunes: https://apple.co/2U6l7DbSpotify: https://bit.ly/38lMzoX

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I had a fantastic time talking with Shianne Smith (@schiannesmithfit). She has lost 100lbs after giving birth to her 3rd child. We talked about how weight loss doesn't need to be fast. There is no perfect weight loss rate. She has been losing a steady amount of weight in a sustainable manner, which I really respect. She described her progress as "great progress" which I agree with 100%! When we talked about food she said "food is not the enemy." It's so true and so easy to blame your food for your issues. But the truth is you are buying the food from the store. You are putting the food in your house. If you are buying food you lose control with, as Shianne said, "food is not the enemy." She was also someone who had issues with food. It took her time to eventually learn how to "eat food appropriately." I was really glad she said this because most people think they need to do a whole 180 when it comes to eating habits. She was able to lose weight without having perfect eating habits, and was slowly able to improve her eating habits over time. Shianne is apart of an Instagram group doing a challenge on Instagram called 100 days of movement. I think this is a great way to get activity since you are part of a group that you can draw inspiration from.I love how Shianne said she gained a grit and a prove them wrong attitude. She also gained more self confidence and self esteem. It's amazing how weight loss can help you gain these traits that are so valuable. She started out with a short term desire to look better. Now it has evolved into a long term life style change. She said she will "be working on her health for the rest of her life!" I want to say thank you to Shianne for taking the time to come on my show. Be sure to check out her IG and follow her @shiannesmithfit.  Be sure to follow me below!  -Jason Tizzano Instagram: @jasonscottizzano @themizuvida Twitter: 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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I had a great time talking with Jamie Truax (@calorieqween). I really like how Jamie explained how she hasn't tracked any calorie. We even joked since her Ig name is @calorieqween. I like how she doesn't track calories. It shows you have to understand yourself and what you need to do to succeed. Some might need more data, others don't. When I asked her about how she felt about her whole weight loss she said I am "proud I can stick with a goal." I totally agree. It's hard to find things that we want to do and stick with for either months or years. Health, if you value it, is something you can stick with and constantly improve for the remainder of your life. Not to mention it also makes you feel good with zero regret. When I asked her about advice for people who are thinking about weight loss she said make "small changes." This is the best advice because it is 100% true. Starting small and building consistency is much more important than starting big and quitting soon. She also said "it takes time" and that you need to be "patient." This is also fantastic advice. Be patient, enjoy the process! Thank you Jamie for taking the time. You can follower her at @calorieqween on Instagram! Thanks!  -Jason Tizzano  Instagram: @jasonscottizzano@themizuvidaTwitter: https://twitter.com/homeBlog: https://bit.ly/2U6v4R4FB: https://bit.ly/38nfF7oPinterest: https://bit.ly/3ldHGlqPodcasts:Itunes: https://apple.co/2U6l7DbSpotify: https://bit.ly/38lMzoX

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Martin (@controlandoalgordo) who lives in Argentina is crushing his weight loss. He has lost 45 pounds. He is following the ALCO program in Argentina which was written by a well respected doctor. There is lots of research supporting the program. Martin has used this program to learn all about health, nutrition, and activity.  In his program he eat 6 times a day to keep insulin levels down. Some meals are bigger, others are more of a snack. He talked about his journey being more of a lifestyle than a weight loss program. When he started he was diligent writing down what he was eating. This allows you to know what you ate and how it affected your body. He talked about how important the "quality of what you eat" is. I totally agree. The quality can have a big effect on how you feel and your health. He started exercising by walking just 10 minutes a day. Then he increased week by week. His work now pays for him to have a personal trainer over zoom. He said he likes having the trainer because it creates accountability. He sometimes doesn't feel like working out. But if he has a session planned with his trainer, he is always there and ready to go. Learning about yourself and finding what motivates you is a crucial part of weight loss that isn't talked about often. When we discussed the mentality, I like how he mentioned that little things like excuses, slipping up, being bored can build up and "take you out of the program." You need to be mindful of these things as they can lead to you quitting the program and not reaching your goals. Thank you so much to Martin. Be sure to follow him on his journey @controlandoalgordo! -Jason TizzanoInstagram: @jasonscottizzano@themizuvidaTwitter: https://twitter.com/homeBlog: https://bit.ly/2U6v4R4FB: https://bit.ly/38nfF7oPinterest: https://bit.ly/3ldHGlqPodcasts:Itunes: https://apple.co/2U6l7DbSpotify: https://bit.ly/38lMzoX

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Fun interview with Ashlea!

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I had a fantastic time talking with Lo. She has lost over 55lbs. She talked about having good and bad days. Making sure to always overcome the bad days to stay on her plan. She also talked about gaining more respect for herself after going through this process.She explained it's important to restrict yourself in order to lose weight. She has also eliminated certain food to make sure she continues to lose weight.When talking about her activity levels she said you must "value yourself." Being diligent wither you are at home, the gym, or even at a park where Lo likes to go. She started at the park just getting in a little exercise most days. This allowed her to avoid the gym where she doesn't always feel comfortable.When talking about her mentality she discussed how it is "easy to get distracted." You must stay focused on the things you need to do to reach your goals. After going through all this Lo has realized she is "stronger than she thought she was." For anyone new to weight loss she recommended start small by drinking more water. I think Lo has a great story and great advice.I want to thank you for coming on the podcast. You can follow Lo and get in touch with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunkissedlo/ Also be sure to check my social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonscottizzano/ https://www.instagram.com/themizuvida Twitter: https://twitter.com/home Blog: https://bit.ly/2U6v4R4 FB: https://bit.ly/38nfF7o Pinterest: https://bit.ly/3ldHGlq Podcasts: Itunes: https://apple.co/2U6l7Db Spotify: https://bit.ly/38lMzoX

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This was a super fun interview with Shynikia or you can call her Nikki as I totally butchered her name. I loved how she talked about the mental aspect of weight loss. If you have traumas or issues you haven't dealt with, the same patterns will occur. I agree with her 1000%. That is why I created the MizuVida Mentality Series on mizuvida.com. This is how I was able to heal my mind. And it is 1 way, among many different ways for people to health their mind or as Shynikia says "heal the mental!"  We also talked about life. She said life is like a book, with a beginning, middle, and end. Right now she rewriting some of those chapters and I think I am too.  I thought it was also interesting how she suffers from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is painful syndrome that has multiple side affects. By losing weight, she can fight against those side effects to live a better life.  I am grateful for Shynikia coming on my podcast and sharing her story. I look forward to following her as she continues with her journey! Be sure to follow her on instagram at:   https://www.instagram.com/elavated_to_live/ Be sure to also check out my socials below!  Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonscottizzano/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsYCGt26DbA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizuvida/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/home Blog: https://www.mizuvida.com/blog-1' FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616211009287558/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/themizuvida/_saved/  Podcast:Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-tizzanos-mizuvida-podcast/id1534669422 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/1o9PSjfdoRrv7MODWvLDRj/overview

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This was a great interview. Caitlin (@caitlincorriganorosco) has some amazing points when it comes to weight loss and living life. She was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) a little over a year ago. Since being diagnosed she has worked hard to improve her health by losing 50 pounds. This has helped her diminish or decrease the symptoms she has from PCOS like gaining weight, infertility. I love stories where someone has something bad go wrong (I don't love the bad thing!). I love when people use that as motivation to make a big change. I've done it in my life and Caitlin has done it in her. She said "consistency is key" and I totally agree with her. Being able to eat something that's outside of your norm like cake for example, then know you will fall back on your plan is so important. I also like how she talked about how beauty does not mean physical attractiveness. Beauty is actually feeling good and having energy on the inside. I also like how she talked about being vulnerable. I think social media magnifies only showing your life's highlights. By sharing difficulties, you can become more authentic and show vulnerabilities are positives rather than weaknesses. If you want to connect with Caitlin be sure to follow her on Ig at @caitlincorriganorosco. Thanks again to Caitlin for sharing her story. I think it is very powerful! -Jason Tizzano Socials:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsYCGt26DbAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizuvida/Twitter: https://twitter.com/homeBlog: https://www.mizuvida.com/blog-1'FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616211009287558/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/themizuvida/_saved/ Podcasts:Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-tizzanos-mizuvida-podcast/id1534669422Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/1o9PSjfdoRrv7MODWvLDRj/overview

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My guest, April Williams had bariatric surgery over a year ago. Since then she has steadily been losing weight. She has lost over 116 pounds. In this conversation we discussed a range of topics. I really resonated with her talking about living life and having a fun time from college into her 20s and 30s. I think this is true for most people.  She tried losing weight multiple times but found it difficult to keep it going after losing 60 pounds. She had bariatric surgery in 2019 which removes part of your stomach. It's been a huge learning experience for her. It takes a lot of mental power to adapt to having a smaller stomach. We talked about having trouble with your body and not seeing yourself when you look in the mirror. This has definitely occurred for me as well. I am happy she is able to now see her real self thanks to weight loss and putting an emphasis on health. Now she is at ninja level being able to throwaway a piece of cherry pie once she is full. Very cool to hear!  We also talked about portion sizing, calories, and the mental aspect of losing weight. At one point she said "It's all mental" and I totally agree with her. She also said weight loss starts in the kitchen! It really does. Being in control of the food you eat and the amount of calories you consume is key to losing weight. After having surgery, April is an expert on the bariatric surgery subject. I would absolutely recommend contacting her if you are interested in bariatric surgery. She is also producing content and building a community for people who've had bariatric surgery or are interested in it. Here are links to her content below. Check it out! Website: https://www.east2westwls.com/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0X8... Linktree: https://anchor.fm/east2westwls Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/east2west_wls/https://www.instagram.com/actively_ap...  Below are links to my other Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsYCGt26DbAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizuvida/Twitter: https://twitter.com/homeBlog: https://www.mizuvida.com/blog-1'FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616211009287558/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/themizuvida/_saved/Podcasts:Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-974339511Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-tizzanos-mizuvida-podcast/id1534669422Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/1o9PSjfdoRrv7MODWvLDRj/overview

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This was an awesome conversation with Kamisha who has lost 80lbs. Be sure to listen to her story while it wasn't always easy, she has persevered and found success!

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