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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EP30: Adam is riding his way to a healthier life

Our latest Weight Loss Warrior is the brave and resilient Adam from Essex.

His story of weight loss and a healthier lifestyle came as part of his recovery from a serious accident in which Adam broke his back in a fall.

A keen cyclist, Adam was determined to get back on his bike and began working towards his goal of taking part in a 100 mile ride between Essex and London.

As part of this journey, Adam joined Slimming World and talks about how important it has been for him finding a consultant he felt comfortable with and how this helped as part of his success.

It was an absolute pleasure talking to Adam, and a big thank you to him for being my guest on the podcast.

Adam also offered to answer any questions both diet and bike related and if anyone would like to reach out to him, give him a follow on Instagram: cyclingadamh_sw

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EP29: Nikki lost 50lbs in 5 months by focusing on consistency!

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About the episode:

My special guest today is Nikki and she joins me from The Windy City, Chicago! Nikki shares how she managed to balance running a cookie business as well as lose over 50lbs in 5 months.

As a child and teenager Nikki was very active playing a lot of sport, but at the same time developed a binge eating disorder and remembers having concerns and ideas about food that looking back were not in line with a healthy lifestyle.

It was when Nikki reached the end of her studies and stopped playing volleyball combined with working in a bakery that she noticed the weight gain starting. In addition to this, Nikki had started her own cookie business which as we discuss in the episode, offered a new set of challenges and temptations.

As a result, over the next 2 years Nikki gained over 50 lbs before making the decision to lose weight.

In this episode I learn how the online version of WW (formerly Weight Watchers) gave Nikki the ability to learn more about her current eating habits and how to make small changes that were beneficial. It also allowed her to continue eating the food she enjoyed.

The amazing success Nikki experienced in losing over 50lbs in 5 months inspired her to start sharing her journey on Youtube where she has since grown a thriving community and inspires people on their own journey.

Make sure you visit Nikki on both her Instagram and Youtube channel:

Instagram: Nikkigets_fit

Youtube: @NikkiGetsFit

A very big thank you to Nikki for being such a fun and inspiring guest. Her success and story are an amazing example of what can be achieved when you commit to being consistent.

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EP28: How focusing on mental health can be the key to sustainable weight loss

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On December 7th, We will be joined by the amazing nutrition and weight loss coach Angie Olsen to understand why we are impacted by food guilt. Angie will also be sharing some great resources & tips to help stay in control and overcome the negative feelings food guilt can cause.

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Our special guest today is Claire and she talks to me about how comfort eating became a coping mechanism after suffering mental trauma.

Something that strikes me about this conversation is that we are often placed in situations and environments that are detrimental to our mental health. If we are not equipped with the correct methods to cope and manage high pressure or stressful conditions, our body goes into survival mode and this in itself can create behaviours that we didn’t realise could impact us.

Claire does an amazing job of explaining how PTSD had engulfed all parts of her daily life and had a negative effect on both physical and mental health. She shares how she has been able to begin the road to recovery and show a true fighting spirit in finding a more balanced life and better health.

This episode is a strong reminder to all that being a Weight Loss “Warrior” is so much more than a number on the scales or a total amount of lbs lost. The journey of transformation towards a happier and healthier life requires us to work on ourselves in many ways. We often think that by losing X amount of lbs, we will instantly be happy however we also need to focus on mental health and emotional health too.

A big thank you to Claire for talking openly about her experience and bringing focus to some important topics that we should feel more able to discuss without fear.

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EP27: Hear how Lucy has lost over 3 stone and started her own business!

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On December 7th, We will be joined by the amazing nutrition and weight loss coach Angie Olsen to understand why we are impacted by food guilt. Angie will also be sharing some great resources & tips to help stay in control and overcome the negative feelings food guilt can cause.

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About the episode: Having suffered with body dysmorphia from a young age, Lucy’s weight had been dangerously low throughout her teenage years. Unfortunately, when Lucy started working the freedom of adulthood led to self sabotage and during the next 7 years went on to gain over 100lbs.

During our conversation I hear how difficult emotional times contributed to Lucy’s journey, often creating a loss of self confidence and low self esteem. Lucy discovered the “One 2 One” diet and during her time studying to become a teacher, lost a considerable amount of weight. She shares how this led to a feeling of being accepted, despite knowing deep down it was her personality that people liked her for.

Then, as is the same for so many of us, “life” got in the way and Lucy gained the weight she had lost and more.

This episode has been recorded around 4 months into Lucy’s new journey and I discover how this time it has led to her not only losing an amazing amount of weight but how she know has her own business as a consultant and is helping others.

When listening, I was reminded me how many people like Lucy are currently there, overcoming a battle that goes beyond simple weight loss. We all have circumstances that either contributed to the desire to lose weight, or that continue to create obstacles in us reaching our goal. The key thing here is to keep going. Recognise the many, many positive things about you and how you contribute to the lives of so many around you in a meaningful way.

Lucy has a great Instagram account and I love how honest she is. There is no sugar coating. The wins are genuine and glow with pride, the challenges are raw and will be extremely relatable to many of you listening.

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EP26: Laura lost over 4 stone without a slimming club, find out how!

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On December 7th, We will be joined by the amazing nutrition and weight loss coach Angie Olsen to understand why we are impacted by food guilt. Angie will also be sharing some great resources & tips to help stay in control and overcome the negative feelings food guilt can cause.

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About the episode:

At a young age, Laura began trying any quick fix she saw or heard about in order to try and lose weight. She found her weight would yo yo and felt unable to find a long-term solution.

Over the next few years, Laura went on to have 3 children and found herself looking for a sustainable lifestyle to feel healthier and regain control. We discuss some of the weird and ineffective weight loss methods being used and marketed that misguide people who are looking for the quickest way to lose weight.

Laura explains how turning 30 was a turning point for her, describing the constant losing and gaining weight “exhausting”. You can listen to the advice Laura gives including why focusing on short term decisions provide a greater opportunity rather than feeling intimidated by the long-term objective.

Laura started by looking at self-sabotage and how to make small changes in order to improve. She explains how limiting herself to biscuits with a cup of tea was something she introduced that was helpful. One of the key conversations in this episode is related to mindset and how by simply changing our perception of certain situations, we can not only feel better about ourself, but get better results too! Laura found that despite not being a fan of exercise, by making small changes to the foods she eats and being aware of things like drinking more water was able to see great results.

We also talk about how relying less on the scales but more on other indicators like how well your clothes fit can be a better measure of overall success.

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EP25: How consistency and exercise helped Lou Claire lose more than 7 stone in 9 months.

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On December 7th, We will be joined by the amazing nutrition and weight loss coach Angie Olsen to understand why we are impacted by food guilt. Angie will also be sharing some great resources & tips to help stay in control and overcome the negative feelings food guilt can cause.

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Now, on to this episode. Claire talks about how when she began working in an office, the change in lifestyle correlated with her weight gain. For about 5 years, Lou Claire felt unhappy with herself and turned to binge eating in secret so that she could avoid the shame she felt or the risk of being confronted by her partner.

This took its toll and got to a point where Lou Claire didn’t want to get out of bed and found herself in a quite severe emotional state. Sadly, after enjoying a holiday with her partner Lou Claire experienced verbal abuse from a complete stranger that upset her so much, she made a decision to make changes to her life.

Looking back, in some ways I think Lou Claire is glad this happened from the point of view that so much good has come of it. Over the following 9 months she went on to lose more than 7 stone and reach her objective. She is now much happier and has even won awards at her local slimming club.

Make sure you take a look at her Instagram where she shares food, gym and all the things that happen in between >> Click here to visit Lou Claire on Instagram

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