Weight Loss Warrior Podcast

EP40: Lisa’s amazing weight loss with Keto!

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About the Episode

 Today I welcome Lisa Brounstein to the WLW podcast, joining me from Los Angeles. Lisa is an actor as well as designer with her own shop on Etsy!

During her 5 year journey, Lisa has lost over 150lbs and her approach to life has completely changed. She is now an avid gym member and focuses on her health as a high priority however we hear how it was not always like this.

Lisa shares how a foundation of body positivity and self-love enabled her to build the courage to embark on her weight loss journey, with her attitude towards being “happy at any size” changing over time.

I felt privileged to speak to Lisa who has a long list of TV appearances as both an actor and as a guest, most notably perhaps appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Today Lisa continues focus on her health and explains many of the benefits she enjoys now as a result of her hard work and change of diet. You can follow Lisa on Instagram and learn more about her journey. Click here to follow Lisa

A big thank you to Lisa for being an amazing guest and sharing her journey with us all.

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EP39: Listen to how Ashley focused on her mental health, lost weight and found a healthy balance

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About the Episode

Today I am pleased to welcome Ashley to the podcast, a busy mum of three from New Jersey.

Over the years, Ashley had struggled with her weight and suffered challenges with both being overweight, and also dangerously thin. We discuss how the unhealthy relationship with managing her weight created a number of issues and made day to day activities difficult.  

Ashley was a self-confessed yo yo dieter before addressing some of the underlying issues concerning weight management and finding a method that worked for Ashley, we hear how food was at the forefront of her mind and interfered with her happiness.

We also talk about the impact of pregnancy and post partum weight loss, where Ashley shares her journey through some of the most difficult moments one could ever expect to experience.

I found this episode especially inspiring as Ashley shares how she turned to therapy in order to improve her mental health, and the amazing knock-on effect it had on other areas of her life, including weight loss. 

Ashley was able to find a successful weight management plan and uses WW to progress through her weight loss journey after having her third child. In the episode she shares some of the highlights of being a WW member and how it allows her to still enjoy her favourite foods and a glass of wine without any feelings of guilt or failure.

Make sure you follow Ashley on Instagram. She has built an incredible following of over 90k and uses the account to share her thoughts, provide support to others and encourage people on a journey of self-improvement.

>>>>> CLICK HERE to follow Ashley on Instagram

Finally, I’d like to thank Ashley for being todays Weight Loss Warrior and sharing her incredible journey with us all.

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EP38: Taking a chance on yourself and the amazing outcome it can have – Abby’s story

 

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About the Episode

 My special guest today is someone who has a special energy and heart of gold. A midwife, weight loss consultant and a person who radiates a feeling of positivity and optimism.

 Although for Abby, it has not always been this way. At only 23, she has already accomplished so much in terms of her approach to tackling life and creating the best for herself. Today Abby shares her journey that took her from a very low point in her life through to today where she is in many ways a different person.

 Abby explains that she has had an issue with her weight for a number of years, but when starting university to become a midwife Abby became more self conscious and self aware. In addition to that, in a short space of time Abby also gained more weight leaving her feeling insecure, unhappy, and extremely self-conscious. It began to impact her social life and became a source of anxiety and unhappiness for her.

After taking a decision to join Slimming World and managing to build the courage to take that first step of walking through the door of her first session, this is when the amazing changes began for Abby.

After setting a target to lose 3 stone (42 lbs/19kg) Abby was able to lose 5lbs in her very first week by following the plan correctly. This came as an amazing shock, spurring her on to keep going and within 1 month had already lost a third of the weight she wanted to.

Listen to the amazing journey that Abby embarked on and how this has had such a positive impact in shaping the life she has today.

When people talk about weight loss being life changing, I think today’s episode is a great example of what can be possible with a small amount of self-belief and courage to start your own weight loss transformation.

A special thank you to Abby, who you can follow on Instagram: >>> @slimming.with.abz

 

“Starting is the hardest step, but it will never get better if you don’t take it” – Abby.

 

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EP37: 100lbs of weight loss – Tiniera’s amazing journey

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About the Episode

For so many people, circumstances in our daily life can lead to us not prioritising our own health or happiness. This was the case for Tiniera and between studying, being a parent, a wife and everything else that can happen, she found herself depressed and weighing far more than she ever had.

Tiniera has a military background so had led a demanding lifestyle but with no fitness concerns. This was a stark reminder that things can change, and quickly too in some cases. Our health is not guaranteed and requires constant nurturing to thrive.

Having tried various methods of weight loss, Tiniera found the formula that worked for her and incorporated it into her lifestyle once the decision to become healthier was made. In the episode she discusses the different attempts to lose weight and how once discovering what worked well for her, she was able to steadily lose weight.

I really enjoyed our conversation and Tiniera shares a lot of logical and sensible points of view that can help anyone on a journey to lose weight, no matter the method being used.

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EP36: The power of taking that first step. A journey of mental health and weight loss success with Laura

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We now have a private group on Facebook that you can join and have a safe space to share your journey, seek support and get advice. There will also be monthly workshops and webinars where I invite professionals to come and share interesting and helpful insights to mental health, wellbeing and weight loss.

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Today's episode:

As you may know, I am a strong believer that in order to achieve a sustainable transformation into a healthier and happier lifestyle, your mental health is as equally important as losing weight. I don’t feel one can exist without the other being taken care of.

Today I welcome Laura to the show and am extremely grateful to her for sharing her story. It’s a stark reminder of how hard life can become when we are unhappy, and the impact it can have in every aspect of our being.

Laura talks about the steps she took to being getting help when she hit rock bottom. I won’t lie, it’s not nice to think about how someone has suffered to this extent however unfortunately this is a reality so many people are currently living through.

My hope is that by listening to how Laura has completely turned her life around, it can inspire others to do the same. She shares some amazing advice and explains how the perception of herself has changed as therapy and weight loss transformed her life.

Since starting her journey, Laura has lost over 130lbs and is now living a much happier life. It's truly wonderful to hear her speak about the positive changes she has experienced since starting.

You can follow Laura’s journey on Instagram also and she extended an invitation to anyone needing help who has nowhere to turn to message her also. >>> Click here to follow Laura

 

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EP35: Amazing results don’t need to come from drastic changes.

Kirsty’s success story First of all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all! I hope 2023 is safe, fun and full of success for you and your families.

I’m excited to kick 2023 off with an awesome episode featuring Kirsty, a Scot based in Canada.

Kirsty talks to me about how she made small changes to her daily lifestyle that have helped her achieve over 70lbs in weight loss since her journey began. It’s a great reminder that you don’t have to change everything at once, and how that can even prevent you from long term success. Instead, find manageable targets, break down the bigger goal into smaller objectives and take one step at a time.

I’m really grateful for the advice Kirsty shares from the things she learned as part of her weight loss and a big thanks to her for sharing that with the WLW community.

Make sure you follow Kirsty on Instagram where she shares a lot of truly motivating and supportive content. Click here to follow her >>> @kirsty_fitlife

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EP34: Exchanging fast food for running shoes – Jessi tells her success story

Despite living a happy life with no real concern about her weight, Jessi was told she was too big to join the military and to come back once she was under 250lbs Jessi went on to lose 100lbs in a year by simply cutting out the food items in her life that didn’t serve the direction she was going in.

Listen to how Jessi trained herself to believe she no longer liked the foods she wanted to remove in her diet, and as a result the lbs literally fell off.

In a struggle to find balance, Jessi found herself in a situation where she had taken her restricted eating to the extreme and unfortunately ended up in hospital with serious health concerns. She was advised to increase the amount of food she was eating and to begin exercising.

This helped improve Jessi’s health and she reached what was considered a healthier weight which is when her love of running began… Jessi is now working through the mega challenge of running a full marathon in every US state around the country, and has already completed an incredible 16 states!

Whether you are a runner, on a personal transformation journey or just need to hear something to help motivate you, Jessi has it all. Follow her on Instagram >> @Jessirunsmarathons

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EP33: Charlie tells us how he lost over 50lbs and changed his life.

Today we are joined by one of the most vibrant and positive people I have met in a long time, Charlie Morgan.

Charlie is 26 and lives just outside of Nottingham with his fiancé Liv. He is a huge football fan and works in an inspiring role in which he encourages young people to volunteer.

We talk about his journey starting with moments in his life that due to his weight, left him feeling uncomfortable to the point he began making excuses and trying to hide the impact this was having to his mental health and confidence.

Charlie shares with us the turning point that gave him the motivation to make a decision to take control of the situation and join an online weight loss group. During the episode I hear about his journey through weight loss and the amazing positive changes that have come as a result of losing over 50lbs.

One of the things I admire about Charlie is his optimistic attitude and positive approach. Considering his age, he has achieved a lot and it was a lot of fun to have him on the show.

Make sure you follow his Instagram account where he shares his journey, the food he is cooking and is offering support to others on their own journey. His account name is @swcharliem

 

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EP32: Weight Loss success while managing Type 1 Diabetes

Today’s special guest is Lauren from South Wales. She talks to me today about her journey of weight loss, living with diabetes and how this journey has been as important for her mental health as physical.

Like so many, Lauren found the motivation to lose weight after a tragedy in her life. As a way to focus on something other than her grief, she joined Slimming World as a distraction. However very quickly Lauren realised that there were many benefits to her losing weight, and began to enjoy them as part of her daily lifestyle.

In this episode Lauren also shares how having Type 1 diabetes impacts her diet and the ways in which she is able to both control her weight and benefit from combining calorie counting as part of her SW journey.

I’d highly recommend following Lauren on Instagram, and even more so if you or someone close to you is diabetic. She provides a lot of helpful information and inspiring posts to help others who want to lose weight.

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EP31: Choosing to face fear and the amazing benefits it can have

Inga’s story Imagine facing not one but multiple difficult, traumatic events happening in quick succession at a young age. You would forgive anyone for being defeated, both emotionally and physically with no desire to be optimistic for their future.

Today’s guest is Inga, and I felt inspired and privileged to hear how despite being faced with various life changing moments, she has chosen positivity and now attacks life with a hunger to face her fears and get the most out of every day.

Although weight loss is a big part of Inga’s journey, this is not the only factor that makes her todays Warrior.

Inga changed her mindset and used her experiences to start leading a life of adventure and fulfilling experiences, purposely doing the things that scared her most and creating a career of helping others using her own journey as a method of showing empathy to others.

For me this was a reminder that quite often we might feel ready to give up, but shouldn’t. We might feel like we just can’t do it, but in fact we are probably much closer than we think. It’s worth that extra try.

Follow Inga on Instagram where she shares the amazing lifestyle she has created for herself and leads today living in New Jersey: Click here to follow Inga

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