We know GLP-1 meds are still a hot topic, so wanted to share our journey with you all. We both came to the decision to start taking Zepbound after coming off Mounjaro in 2023. Tune in and listen to why we chose to start Zepbound, what method we are using and what we hope to achieve. 

In this episode, we also discuss what we learned from Mounjaro just a few years ago to help us prepare for part 2 of this journey. 

We both spoke to our doctors and explained what we were hoping to achieve and they were both on board. We are THRILLED that medical professionals are willing to help fight this disease of obesity, no matter what it takes! And we are both fortunate enough to have those caring and invested doctors to aid us in this journey. Both doctors covered with us how to properly pull the injection and how to administer it. Explained possible side effects, talked about diet and exercise in a caring and helpful manner. All the things that we deserve as humans in this battle for health! 

Our advice? If your doctor isn't willing to walk the path with you... FIND A NEW DOCTOR! Like now! 

The only missing puzzle piece here is to get the insurance companies up to speed. Neither of our insurance companies will cover the drug. So, we had to seek alternate routes to make it affordable. Tune in if you're curious to hear more about that, as we explain it in detail in this episode. 

We are excited to kick off this new journey and we're looking forward to taking you along for the ride! 

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We often talk about how much we lean on each other for support. We both agree that there is no way we would have been successful in this journey without each leaning on each other and the weight loss community.

When we went to the JBY award show last month, we met Nina & Pam and we instantly connected. This sparked a lot of conversation around the need for community and a support system. 

It doesn't matter if you're in the early stages of your journey or several years out, this episode is for everyone. 

A little bit about Nana & Pam...

They are the dynamic duo behind Bari-Bestiez, a rapidly growing support community dedicated to empowering individuals on their bariatric journey. With a shared passion for wellness, sisterhood, and real talk, they’ve created a safe and uplifting space where members connect, share, and thrive. Through their engaging Bari-Chats series, Bari-Buddiez program and community-driven approach, Nina and Pam are redefining what support looks like—one bestie at a time. 

You can find them on Facebook at Bari-Bestiez

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Instagram & TikTok = @baribestiez

YouTube = Bari-Bestiez 

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If you've been following us for a while you know that we take our goals very seriously. Every year, rather than making resolutions, we set attainable goals for ourselves. 

We know that when we don't check in on our goals, we tend to let them slide. So tune in and listen as we talk through the goals we set back in January.

As always, we aren't hitting them all out of the park. And that's ok! We know we have plenty of time before the end of the year to get back on track. 

Have you followed up with your goals yet? Don't have any goals set yet? No biggie... just set aside 30 minutes to sit down and iron a few goals out for the rest of the year. 

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We loved having Rob on our show in the past, and knew it was definitely time to have him on again! Last time we discussed the "bers" and handling heading into the holiday season. This time, we're tackling a different season... SUMMER!

Summer has it's challenges for all of us and sometimes for different reasons. Listen along as we discuss some of those reasons, and how we plan to handle it. Take it a step further and sign up for Rob's Summer School! 

Never heard of Rob before? Rob is a NASM and NLCA Certified CPT CNC with an MA in Education. A History teacher by profession, Rob had Bariatric surgery in June of 2020 when his weight topped out at 365 pounds. He has since maintained a 150 pound weight loss while traveling the country as a National Speaker and host of countless bariatric events. 

He founded Busy Bariatrics in 2023 and has since helped dozens of clients find attainable and sustainable success in their bariatric journeys at all stages from pre-op to honeymoon to decades in maintenance! 

Besides helping his clients build the habits that become sustainable lifestyles that can last a lifetime, Rob is a busy husband, father of two amazing daughters, and host of the “Busy Bariatric Podcast”! He’s excited to help you find RESULTS at any stage of your bariatric journey.

You can find him at @myweightishistory on Instagram, email him at [email protected] or check out his website www.busybariatrics.com where you can click the "work with us" tab to sign up for his program. 

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If you follow us on Instagram, you may have heard about the retreat we are hosting in October. If this is something you may be interested in, tune in to this episode!

We are looking forward to a weekend of sisterhood, learning and fun! This health and wellness weekend will be exactly what is needed leading into the holiday season!

Registration opens April 1st on a first come first serve basis. 

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After losing a lot of weight, you go through a lot of changes. Everything from your body, the excess skin, your mind and how you view your body. 

The way you think someone else may view your new body. While you were losing weight you were thinking of how great it will be once the weight is off. Except it doesn't always work that way. Whether you're single, married, or with a long-time partner... insecurities will likely pop up. You may even regret losing the weight because you feel less sexy or desirable. 

We've both been there! It's not fun! And there is a whole new round of head work that you have to do so you don't go down a rabbit hole of self-doubt. But remember, you are healthier now than you were with the excess weight. It's all just mind over matter! Maybe skin removal surgery is in your future? But maybe not? 

Listen in as we talk through ALL of this, and then some with the wonderful Dr. Victoria Panna (aka Dr. V). She is a PhD level clinical sexologist and licensed professional counselor who supports people losing weight to address emotional and sexual needs. She is also the clinical coordinator and Faculty member at a master’s level counseling program and owner of Sex and Intimacy After Weight Loss Surgery, where she works as a personal development coach for pre- and post-bariatric and GLP-1 clients. In her spare time, she enjoys going to sporting events, spending time exploring new places with her friends, and going on jeep excursions with her 4-legged co-therapist/co-teacher, Parker. You can find Dr. V in her Facebook group "Sex and Intimacy After WLS".

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We get a lot of questions about what we eat in a day. So, we thought we would record an episode to talk about what types of things we meal prep from week to week. 

We also talked a bit about how that has changed over the years and how we got to this maintenance stage, making small changes in what we eat daily. 

If you're feeling lost about what types of things you should prep, give this episode a listen. And if you don't already, follow us on instagram to see what we're prepping weekly!

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It's a new year, which means we should set new year resolutions, right? NOPE! But we should at least chart a path of how we want our year to go. So rather than setting an unrealistic resolution, look to your past and plan for your future. What went well for you in 2024, what would you like to see for yourself in 2025. And we're not just talking about the scale... but rather what do YOU want for yourself? 

If you've been following us for a while, you know that we are goal driven. Every year we set goals, and we check in on them quarterly. Well, this year is no different. We set individual goals in the beginning of 2024, checked in on them quarterly, pivoted as needed, and closed the year out feeling good about our choices. 

That's not to say that we smashed each goal, because we didn't! But had we not set a path to follow, we likely would have gone way off track. So that being said, we came up with some new goals for 2025. 

We each started thinking about what we wanted a month or so ago. But we finalized these goals as we talked through this episode. Our goals are usually along the same line, but definitely tailored to us each individually. Overall, we want to be healthy, happy and live our best life! These goals will help us do just that! 

Do you have goals for the new year? It's ok if you don't. Take a minute to think it through and write a couple of things down. Even if you're not listening to this in January... that's ok! It's never too late to set a goal for yourself. Also, make sure you join us each quarter of the year to check in and see where you stand. We promise you won’t regret it! 

We both want to take a moment to THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR LISTENERS! It means the world to us that you are here and that we can share what we've learned over the years to help you on your path to a healthy lifestyle!

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Most of you know that Steph had weight loss surgery and Justy didin't. But we both lost over 100 pounds. We took similar paths, had similar results, but just that one very big difference.

You might be struggling with the thought of having bariatric surgery. Or may be you just wonder what makes people choose to do it? If so, this is the episode for you! 
We brought on Eric Hinkle to discuss what made him finally decide to have bariatric surgery after going through the program 3 times.

A little about Eric... he is a recreation Consultant for a large playground design company that works with schools and municipalities in central Ohio
He is 40 years old, and had surgery bariatric surgery in December of 2022. 
He is the father of 3 boys - 15, 14 and 9. He started his social media in April as a way to encourage and help others through their journey. You can find him on Instagram @eric.is.losing

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When they say you learn something new everyday, they weren't kidding! We learned enough in this one episode to get us through the next month, at least!

It was our pleasure to have Summer Maiden as a guest to talk about the importance of lymphatic massages. We learned so much about the process and why lymphatic massages aren't just for post surgery or folks with lipedema or lymphedema. Lymphatic massages are actually recommended for everybody as a way to help rid yourself of toxins that need to drain from your body. It was all very interesting, and we suggest you listen and take notes on some of the info Summer shares. 

A little background on Summer... She graduated from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in 2005. and is multi-state licensed. She has been an active licensed massage therapist for almost two decades, working with many clients. 

Her extensive training includes specialties in Swedish, Neuromuscular, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Scar Tissue Release, Fertility and pre-/postnatal care, High-Risk Pregnancy care, Infant Massage Instructor, Neonatal Massage, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Breast Lymphatic Health, and MediCupping™. In addition to her clinical skills, she is an experienced Massage Therapy Educator, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, and Business Coach. 

With a career that spans almost two decades, she has built a thriving private practice. She has worked in various settings, including physical therapy clinics, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. Upon transitioning to the Inpatient Massage Therapy Department within a local hospital, she specialized in Hematology/Oncology, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), Heart/Lung Transplant, Pulmonary Rehab, NICU, and Rehabilitation units, treating both adult and pediatric patients with diverse therapeutic needs. 

As a lymphatic drainage therapist, she provides massage to various post-surgical clients, those with autoimmune disorders, and those with general health issues for detoxification. Drawing on her experience working alongside physicians, she founded "My Kneads,” a practice focused on pain management, swelling/edema, inflammation, self-image, and confidence. 

She has released two new books called Flow & Thrive and Balanced Boobs.

You can find Summer on Instagram @waze2wellness and @mykneads as well as her YouTube Podcast Waze2Wellness.

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