Weight Loss Warrior Podcast

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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On December 12th, 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:

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.

>>>> Click here to Follow Lucy

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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.

IMPORTANT: Sign up to our first ever Live Virtual Event – “Overcoming Food Guilt during the holidays.”

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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EP24: How Keto and the gym helped Sam lose over 90lbs!

Today we are joined by Sam who shares how she overcame challenges of PCOS and overeating to focus on herself and transform her body.

Sam had struggled with her weight for quite some time and talks about how it was impacting her life. From feeling like she was missing out with her children to the damage it was causing in her personal relationships, Sam made the decision to make some big changes.

Having tried the Atkins diet previously, Sam discovered Keto and found it to be a more flexible, less restrictive version of low carb eating and began making changes to her diet.

Listen to how Sam overcame her challenges and now looks forward to strength training in the gym as well as all the positive changes in her personal life. It was a pleasure to speak to Sam and I am full of admiration of her honesty and openness.

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 Sam on Instagram

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EP23: How home workouts, dancing and setting a goal helped Britt lose over 50lbs

Today’s special guest Britt talks about her weight loss journey As a child, Britt was immersed in an environment of fad dieting as her parents battled to lose weight before developing an eating disorder at 18 years old.

We hear how Britt managed to overcome this stage in her life and then gained weight in later years after settling into married life and having children. Britt works as a private carer (you need to follow her on Instagram to hear some of the funny conversations she has with FM and FL (favourite man and favourite lady).

Then, when lockdown hit Britt was restricted to her home and gained an additional 50lbs over a short space of time. Brit talks about finding her “Why” to begin losing weight with some quite poignant and difficult moments leading to her decision.

This success story is great in that Brit found a way to focus on overall health instead just what she ate. By following a home workout program, dancing in her bedroom and counting calories, she has completely smashed her goals and is looking and feeling much better for it.

Britt’s Instagram is one of the most entertaining accounts I follow with daily updates and inspiration related to lifestyle, fitness and all the daily things that happen in her life. Follow her here: britts_bits_gets_fit

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EP22: How weight loss literally led to a dream come true for Tracey

After being told she was just “big boned” by her mum, from a young age Tracey had come to accept she was overweight and for many years this was her reality.

After medical complications and a PCOS diagnosis in her 20’s, Tracey was given difficult news that she would be unlikely to be able to have children. The fact Tracey had no body image issues and was living a happy life meant there had not been a feeling of needing to lose weight until a decision to begin the process of visiting a fertility clinic to start family. Knowing that her current weight would have prevented this moving ahead, she made the choice to begin her weight loss journey.

Tracey joined a local SW group and is the first to admit she was a little sceptical but gave it the benefit of the doubt. Listen to the amazing story of how against all odds Tracey and herself found themselves in the very unexpected situation of preparing to welcome a baby into the world and how her weight loss journey contributed to their dream come true.

Tracey has an awesome Instagram account in which she shares photos and stories from her journey as well as all her latest adventures having lost over 11 stone and leading a much healthier life as a mum. Follow her account: Tracey1983_sw

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EP21: Why having support is so important as part of a weight loss journey

Today I was fortunate to have Nicola as our special WLW guest, sharing her story so far after losing over 5 stone.

We talk about how best to provide support to someone who wants to lose weight and that in some cases it’s important to let people come to their own conclusion that it’s time to begin making changes.

This was true in Nicola’s case and she shares how amazing her partner Ben has been in helping her.

Nicola explains how lockdown helped her to get a head start with her weight loss without needing to navigate through a social calendar, and how now that we have the freedom to go out how this is impacting her journey currently.

Nicola openly invites people to visit her Instagram and reach out with any questions, comments or if support is needed, make sure you follow her – chubby_miss_nicola

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