Weight Loss Warrior Podcast

EP50: How weight loss surgery helped Emma go from existing, to living.

Today I am delighted to share an episode with someone from my home town!! Not only that but this being episode 50 is somewhat of a milestone and big acheivement for the podcast! 

In this interview you will have the pleasure of meeting Emma from Essex. Emma underwent surgery to help her lose weight and shares her journey in an extremely honest and open way. I am full of appreciation to her for being so transparent about the struggles she had faced and the process of having weight loss surgery.

This epsiode is so relatable on many levels, talking about the emotional trauma faced with being obese and how hard it can be both mentally and physically. 

Emma's situation could not be more different now in comparison and she lives for the gym as part of her healthier lifestyle. It's inspiring to see how so many things can be done that we may feel are unreachable as a heavier person, if you just give yourself the chance to progress. 

I enjoyed chatting to Emma immensely and it truly felt like sitting down with an old friend over a cuppa. Thank you so much to Emma for sharing her story and I encourage every single person to go follow her on Instagram, which incidently has one of the coolest account names I have seen: @adiosflabios

 

 

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EP49: 200lbs of weight loss - Stephanie's amazing journey

My special guest today has achieved something incredible.

Not only has Stephanie transformed her life by losing 200lbs, her life has taken a completely different direction since discovering a love for fitness and working out.

Before starting her journey, I asked Stephanie if she had ever imagined lifting weights or being a Zumba instructor and the answer was a resounding "No". For me, this was one of the many inspiring moments of our conversation in realising you literally can change your whole life by taking control of aspects that are making you unhappy or unhealthy. 

Stephanie explains how she had to be willing to admit to herself that her health was poor and something needed to change. I think this is true of all of us. Only we can do it, and all the support and love we get from our friends and family is important however the change has to come from within us.

I'd love for you to go and visit Stephanie's Instagram. As I said, she is now dedicated to her love of fitness and shares a lot on her account about her amazing lifestyle and how she has transformed. >>> @thenextironsteph

 

Thank you Stephanie for being our latest Weight Loss Warrior! 

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EP48: Amy's life changing 175lb weight loss story

Today I am joined by Amy from Merseyside who has lost 12.5 stone (175 lbs) after realising she was missing out on being able to do all the things she wanted to as a young mum.

Often, it can take a harsh reality check to realise just how bad our health or situation has become. Weight gain tends to happen over time, and we find ways to adjust and cope with the increasing level of difficulty of doing every day tasks like walking up the stairs. In this episode Amy shares how humiliation and the feeling of letting her daughter down at a theme park inspired her to make a change.

Amy explains how she took that first step to join Slimming World after a number of months of declining offers to go with a friend. Finally she changed her mind and hasn't looked back since. 

In this weight loss success story, I found the level of discipline that Amy developed incredible and massively inspiring. To lose 12.5 took time and perserverance, but she didn't give up and now leads a life that was once thought of being impossible to have.

Make sure you follow Amy on Instagram to see more about her life >>> https://www.instagram.com/sw_withamy/

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EP47: Why bariatric surgery was the right choice for Shea

Today's special guest is Shea Quinn who joins me to talk about her weight loss journey and to help me understand more about bariatric surgery.

Shea is bright, radiates enthusiasm and is someone who is a lot of fun to be around. I felt that in the short time we spoke and when you listen to her story, am sure you too will feel her energy too.

For some, bariatric surgery is a drastic measure to lose weight and it was great to understand the motivation for Shea taking this approach and the reasons behind her decision. I learned that sometimes despite making the best possible effort to lose weight, our bodies create obstacles to prevent us reaching our goal. For Shea, having PCOS created complications and surgery has radically changed her overall health.

I want to thank Shea for offering a balanced and extremely interesting insight to the process of having weight loss surgery, including both the highs and the lows during her journey. We talk about how she improved her mental health and embarked on a path of self discovery as well as the physical changes and improved health she has enjoyed.

Shea is a content creator and podcast host, sharing her journey to help inspire and educate others. Make sure you take a look at her accounts to learn more about her journey and where it leads.

Instagram - Grow with Shea

Youtube

Shea's podcast 

In addition to her own socials, Shea is part of a great podcast called "The Weighting Table" that focuses on the world of bariatric surgery as well as many other topics realted to weight loss. You can hear the latest episode by clicking here

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Today I am extremely pleased and proud to introduce Sarah Wynter, national award winner of Miss Slinky 2023, presented by Slimming World for her amazing achievement of weight loss.

In this episode, you will hear how a "normal" mum made the decision to change her life after years of not feeling happy with being overweight. Sarah talks to me about the emotional and physical struggles she faced as part of her daily life and job working in a Intensive Care Unit of a busy hospital. 

You can hear the difference in Sarah's voice between looking back at some of the more difficult moments before losing weight and her new life having commited to the Slimming World plan and losing almost 7 stone as part of her journey.

As well as being a national award winner, beating over 10,000 other worthy applicants, Sarah has also now appeared on the front cover of the latest Slimming World magazine and I hear how surreal it has been for her to receive photos from friends and family all over the UK who have spotted her on the shelves of their local shops.

Although Sarah is a warm, remarkable person with a kind heart who has acheived something incredible, she is the first to say she is just a normal person and that anyone can do this if they put their mind to it. Sarah shares some great advice and offers a lot of inspiration to anyone on a journey of transformation.

You can find out more about Sarah's journey by visiting her Instagram

A big thank you to Sarah, Miss Slinky 2023 and Slimming World covergirl - it was a true pleasure to meet you!

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EP45: How Weight Watchers helped Max with mental & physical health

** Please note in this episode we touch on mental health topics and thoughts of suicide. **

Today I welcome Maxine to the show to talk about her weight loss and transformation with Weight Watchers, or WW as it's also known.

Max Joined WW back in 2017 after struggling with both physical and mental health. She talks about how sight seeing and holidays with the family exposed her declining level of fitness. Realising her parents were in better shape than her, Max decided to take action.

The journey of losing weight wasn't actually too dificult for Max and the benefits were a great source of motivation to keep going. 

During our chat, we talk about how Covid interrupted the momentum Max had created with her training and fitness goals and despite making great progress, it was a difficult time to navigate through as we hear of so many people.

As a Weight Watchers Ambassador, Max is a strong adovcate of the plan and recommends it to anyone looking to find balance and a healthier lifestyle. If you have any questions or would like to see more about following a WW lifestyle, Max's Instagram account is a great source of motivation and information. She is also a great chef! 

Visit Max on Instagram here

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EP44: Gaining confidence through weight loss - Evie's Story

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One of the most common pieces of feedback I receive is that people often lose motivation or struggle because they are lacking support. Our new community is great to give you accountability and keep you going in between weigh ins or on days when things can get too much.

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About the Episode

On this episode, I talk to a young mum who became extremely unhappy with the way she looked and felt. I discover how her decision to lose weight sparked a chain of events that empowered Evie to take control of her life and make a number of brave decisions.

It was great to hear Evie talk about just how much difference her weight loss journey has made to the life she has now. It reminded me how consuming of our energy, thoughts and happiness it can be when we feel unhappy with our weight. 

In Evie's case, this wasn't the first weight loss journey however there was something different about her mindset this time and it has lead to great results.

During her transformation, Evie has lost over 5 stone (70lbs) and shares how much better her life is for it. We discuss health, confidence and self esteem and gain an insight to the way in which Evie acheived her success.

If you would like to follow Evie on Instagram, click here to visit her account

A big thank you to Evie for joining me on the Weight Loss Warrior podcast, and congratulations for the amazing transformation!

 

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EP43: How sometimes small changes can have the biggest impact - Cath's Story

My special guest today is Cath from London. We talk about her amazing journey and how sometimes small changes can make the biggest difference to our lives.

I've actually been in touch with Cath for a few months now. She has been a great supporter of the podcast since the early days, listening to our inspiring guests while working out in the gym. 

Cath has lost over 2 stone as part of her journey, and when I asked if she would be interested to join me for an episode and share her story, I was met with "I haven't lost THAT much"...

Now, this was interesting for me because being a Weight Loss Warrior is a very individual and personal experience. For some, that journey could be losing over 100lbs, for others just 8lbs...The most important thing to remember is that every single person losing weight is making a change to become healthier and happier, but it's absolutely fine to have different starting points and goals. Ultimately it's striving towards that goal and being determined to reach it that makes you a true Warrior in every sense.

In this episode, Cath shares how she made the decision to lose weight and the steps she took to ensure she was set up to succeed. We look at how for some people that first group session can be daunting, but in this case how Cath was so laser focused on losing weight that she approached the challenge with a positive and determined attitude. 

Cath is extremely inspiring and her enthusiasm will be a great motivation for many who listen to our chat. If you want to follow her journey and get to know her better, she has both Instagram and a Youtube channel:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nailtheday/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nailtheday

A BIG Weight Loss Warrior thank you to Cath for joining us and sharing her story!

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EP42: Warrior Kerry refused to give up and lost over 5 stone!

Today I am happy to welcome our special guest Kerry to the Weight Loss Warrior Podcast.

Kerry has struggled to lose weight over a number of years but finally found a way to steadily and safely lose weight in a sustainable way. In todays episode Kerry shares some of the difficult times she faced both with her weight and as someone suffering from Endometriosis for over 20 years.

During our chat, you can hear the energy in Kerry's voice as she shares some of the great benefits of losing weight, and how her life has changed. She tells me about celebrating birthdays and enjoying herself in situations that would have been less fun prior to her starting her transformation.

I'm grateful to Kerry for joining me to share her weight loss journey, and highly recommend you go and check her out on instagram

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EP41: Jen's Story – The amazing weight loss journey of a money mindset coach

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One of the most common pieces of feedback I receive is that people often lose motivation or struggle because they are lacking support. Our new community is great to give you accountability and keep you going in between weigh ins or on days when things can get too much.

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About the Episode

Jennifer Grace is an experienced mindset coach from Manchester, and our special guest on today’s episode of the Weight Loss Warrior podcast.

 Jennifer shares how she has always felt heavier than her friends and with being a taller lady, remembers feeling uncomfortable about her appearance from a young age.

 Having tried various diets without success, Jennifer explains how every attempt was focused on a short-term blast of weight loss without ever considering a long-term goal or making sustainable changes.

 We talk about why her current journey is different and how she has set herself up for success. The impact this has had on her life is incredible and it’s inspiring listening to the benefits Jennifer is discovering as she continues through her weight loss journey.

 If you would like to follow Jennifer on Instagram, her account is a great way to learn about the coaching she does and how she has helped so many people. The world of manifesting is new to me, but it’s fascinating and Jennifer’s page is a great way to find out more. 

Click here to follow Jennifer

 Check out the epic Mindset, Money and Manifestations podcast!

I’d like to give a big shout out to Jennifer and a special thanks for being on the show!

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