At a very young age, Jess Esch became aware that her shape and size did not fit in amongst her friends.  She struggled with years of shame and insecurity and fell into a pattern of starving herself, followed by large binges.  By 16, her weight peaked at 220 lbs, and her doctor began discussing the potential for gastric bypass surgery.

Jess was devastated by the idea, and instead turned to her faith to re-frame her mindset.   She began to recognize that her value and worth are not determined by her weight.  This was the first step in her healing journey.  Over time, Jess’s small, consistent changes have resulted in a huge weight loss, and even more importantly, in the discovery that she truly loves living a healthy lifestyle.

In this episode, she shares how she was able to change her mindset from shame to self-love and the tools she used to develop the discipline to change her nutrition and exercise habits.

You can connect with Jessica via Instagram @joyfilledjess

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