Weight Loss Warrior Podcast

EP20: How wanting to be a role model can boost your motivation to lose weight

Today we celebrate a WLW first, bringing you our first ever “couples” episode! Rob and Yvonne join the Weight Loss Warrior Podcast from Dublin, having lost more than 180lbs between them!

I loved this episode because as well as hearing their journey and the reasons they chose to lose weight; we also spent a lot of time discussing food! It was inspiring to hear how they have changed their lifestyle, involving their children, and not only benefiting from healthier eating but educating them about nutrition at the same time.

As a married couple, it’s clear Rob and Yvonne support each other greatly and are now enjoying many health benefits as a result of losing weight.

Things like taking more holidays, but without having to navigate hangovers since making the decision to stop drinking alcohol are some of the changes they have made and now feel a lot better for.

As mentioned, we discuss food in great detail and this episode will be helpful for anyone who struggles with the planning and maintaining of a meal schedule.

Rob & Yvonne share their advice on how they manage to eat fresh and healthy meals every day whilst both working full time, with minimal time in the kitchen.

Make sure you take a look at the amazing meals they create as well as their now famous weekly menu they share with their followers – RobandYvonne on Instagram

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EP019: How being overweight can mask your identity and dampen your zest for life.

Today I welcome Vikki to the WLW podcast to discuss her awesome weight loss journey and how she was able to lose over 6 stone!

Vikki talks about how she just didn’t feel herself at a higher weight after going from being a size 14 to a 24 over the course of 2 years.

We talk about the build up of different factors that gave her the courage to begin losing weight as well as the small changes Vikki made to start turning things around.

This is actually the second weight loss journey Vikki has been on in the last 10 years and it was great to hear about what is making this time different and more sustainable. You can get some great tips in this episode too.

Follow Vikki on Instagram: slimming_vikki_ – she is a big foodie and shares some great healthy recipes!

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EP18: Losing 5 stone by working on a change in mindset and daily routine.

Our special guest today is Jayne and something interesting on this episode is that her transformation didn’t start from a firm decision that she wanted to lose weight, but out of a need to get away from her work.

Jayne talks about not being happy with the routine she found herself in and how drinking on a regular basis was having an impact in other areas of her life.

We learn how developing a love for the gym was crucial for Jayne and she shares some tips for anyone who might want to join but feels a little unsure.

On this episode we talk about the benefits of calorie counting, how the scales don’t always tell the full story and why it’s not always needed to join a slimming group.

One of the things I enjoyed most about having Jayne as a guest was her passion for health and nutrition since making the important changes in her life.

Jayne has lost almost 5 stone on her journey and in addition has completely changed her state of mind. You can hear the positivity in her voice showing how important these changes have been and I think it will help to inspire many others who listen

Make sure you check out Jayne’s Instagram @jaynehaley and be inspired by her success!

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EP17: How losing just 1lb a week added up to over 8 stone for Kylee

One of the things I loved about todays episode is that it’s a great reminder of how “slow and steady” really does win the race.

Our special guest Kylee has lost over 8 stone since her journey began and puts the overall success down to taking your time and accepting that life will always have challenges, but more than anything to keep going and stick at it.

It was great to hear how Kylee has focused on making small changes gradually, enabling her to adjust to life weighing less throughout her journey. She shares how much more she is able and happy to do following her transformation, offering great advice to our WLW tribe.

One of the key goals for my podcast is to share real stories from real people and when you listen to the episode I think it provides a great reminder that there is no magic or mystery to weight loss and that it is something everyone has the capability to do.

A massive thank you to Kylee for being such a great guest and sharing her story with us all.

Make sure you check out Kylee’s Instagram  fridgepickers_wear_bigknickers and be inspired by her success!

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EP16: How a change in mindset has helped Stephen achieve more than 7 stone in weight loss.

Sometimes you meet people and instantly feel drawn to them because of their charisma and kind nature.

For me, Stephen is one of these people and I really enjoyed speaking with him. In his episode, Stephen talks about how an accumulation of different things led to his decision to lose weight, and how life had been for him up until that point.

Stephen also shares many of the great new sports and activites he has began doing since increasing his level of confidence and ability to move around more including horse riding and TV extra work!

One of the things I think is very important and discussed during our chat was the fact that losing small amounts on a consistent basis can be key to maintaining the loss and not creating false expectations.

Stephen explains that this has helped him a lot and he shares great advice for those wanting to do the same.

Make sure you check out his Instagram weighty_guy and be inspired by his success!

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EP15: How starting a family has given Chris the ultimate reason to be healthy.

The star of today’s episode lives in my favourite part of the UK, Cornwall. Join Chris as he talks about his journey through weight loss and how his goals have changed over the years.

Chris shares how a good friend encouraged him to join a gym and get healthier after the joys of Uni life had begun to take it’s toll.

He also takes us through special moments in his life that gave him the motivation to get back on track with his weight loss journey and how today he continues towards his objective of getting the right balance and working towards never having to use the word “diet” in his family home.

Main Topics

01:02 – Meet Chris

02:08 – Being advised to lose weight from a young age

06:10 – How Uni life created more weight gain

07:30 – Being encouraged to play Amercian Football

10:00 – The decision to lose weight

13:40 – Settling into life after Uni

14:40 – Joining SW as an adult

16:30 – How slimming clubs provide structure

20:00 – Realising things weren’t where Chris wanted to be

22:30 – Being supported by your partner

24:00 – Motivation that helps Chris

26:30 – Never needing to use the word “diet”

28:18 – Having the tools to succeed

29:20 – Advice from Chris

Make sure you check out Chris on Instagram  whatwhitterseats and follow his epic journey!

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EP14: Finding the right balance for long term weight loss – Joe’s success story

Joe has certainly made waves in the weight loss community, starting at a young age. He is not only an ambassador for WW but was also a child star in a Rosemary Connelly fitness DVD and wrote a column in her magazine!

During this great episode, Joe shares how lockdown interrupted his weight loss success and many changes in his life created challenges for him. He also talks about how the “slow and steady” approach to losing weight is proving more success for him this year and how it feels more like a lifestyle change than a diet.

Main Topics

01:12 – Meet Joe

01:50 – Growing up and gaining weight

02:30 – Losing weight with Rosemary Connelly

05:35 – Joining a friend at WW to support them

06:35 – From losing 6 stone to Lockdown

14:40 – Losing 45lbs in 6 months and setting goals

16:40 – Opting for healthier options

21:47 – The impact of Lockdown

24:50 – Getting back into WW

28:24 – The mind game of life after weight loss

30:36 – Finding the right balance for long term success

34:15 – Advice from Joe

Make sure you check out Joe’s Instagram account joeswwjourney and see his amazing transformation.

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EP13: Erika explains why acceptance is as important, if not more so than weight loss.

If this was a Friends episode, it would be called; “The one with all the great advice”

Erika joins me to share not just her story, but an amazing amount of important truths that contribute to making your weight loss journey both successful and one that you feel truly happy about.

In what is so far the longest podcast episode, I did warn Erika we made need to shorten it to stay consistent, but upon listening to the sheer amount of helpful suggestions and reminders to be kind to ourselves, it’s all stayed in!

One of the topics I hope helps some of our listeners is related to a skin condition called Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) that Erika suffered with. Although its cause is officially unknown, many people who suffer are smokers and/or overweight. HS causes painful skin abscesses and boils resulting in a lot of discomfort and scarring. Erika talks openly about how this affected her life and the path she took to receive treatment.

Erika also shares great insight to how important it is to learn to accept your body as your own individual and unique gift, not to be compared or in competition with anyone else.

It was a pleasure to have such a positive and open minded guest on the WLW podcast and this is without mentioning the incredible 7 stone Erika has lost as part of her journey.

Main topics:

02:06 – Meet Erika and her struggle with weight

04:00 – Being a young mum and managing everything

05:38 – Throwing the scales away and acceptance of being “fat for life”

06:28 – The moment Erika decided to make a change

10:24 – The impact of being overweight on Erika’s life

11:51 – How a skin called Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) condition created a painful and difficult time  

19:25 – Getting help if you suffer from HS

22:05 – Erika’s winding, twisting journey to success

32:00 – The importance of planning for long term success

37:30 – How Erika’s Instagram started out as a place for her to journal (now over 68k followers)

42:52 – Follow Erika on Instagram

Make sure you check out Rachel’s Instagram account erikasworld_sw and see her amazing transformation.

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EP12: How believing “it’s never too late to try” helped Rachel lose weight

After receiving the news that Rachel was suffering 3 autoimmune related illnesses, the road to recovery proved very difficult and lengthy. The prescribed treatment was a form of steroid which led to increased appetite, weight gain and overeating.

Following this, Rachel was blessed with a daughter however the weight gain during pregnancy was something she was finding a challenge to cope with and talks in this episode about not feeling her best and or recognising herself.

Discover how Rachel made the decision to lose weight and joined Weight Watchers after a supportive conversation with a friend. Her journey so far, like so many of us has not been linear, however Rachel has lost an incredible 45lbs and feels a lot better and happier for it.

Main topics:

01:27 – Meet Rachel

02:16 – Health issues, medication & weight gain

06:00 – Mental wellbeing and getting support

07:28 – Rachels’s decision to lose weight

11:35 – Overcoming the feeling of “Why me?”

13:20 – Joining WW and being inspired by a friend

14:40 – Losing 45lbs in 6 months and setting goals

16:40 – Opting for healthier options

19:58 – Why this time is different

24:54 – Inspiring advice from Rachel

27:05 – Follow Rachel on Instagram

Make sure you check out Rachel’s Instagram account ww_rachelsjourney and see her amazing transformation.

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EP11: An insight to gastric sleeve surgery and how for Charmane this has changed her life.

Today’s episode ticks two “WLW Podcast exclusive” boxes in that this is our very first weight loss success story from a Warrior who has undergone Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and also happens to be from Australia!

Charmane explains how she had struggled with weight throughout her childhood and how obesity still impacts a lot of her family members.

After trying as many diets and methods to lose weight as she possibly could, Charmane talks about how the constant failure to lose weight affected her mental wellbeing and led her to looking to the more drastic solution of surgery.

Obviously, this was no easy decision to make and in this episode you can hear about many of the considerations that are important to think about. Charmane discusses the mental challenges, process, recovery and her life after having a Gastric Sleeve.

I was surprised to learn it’s not the “quick fix” that many may think and there are a lot of ways in which her life has changed for good. I am extremely grateful to Charmane being so open and honest about her journey and strongly recommend to listen and share this with anyone considering surgery as there is some great advice on both the good and negative side effects of having this procedure.

Main topics:

02:10 – Meet Charmane

04:30 – Growing up as an overweight child

07:41 – Dealing with body dysmorphia

10:30 – The moments that led to Charmane’s decision

13:45 – Treating surgery as a last resort and researching surgery

19:00 – How weight loss led to a loss of confidence

21:30 – The first months after having surgery

22:49 – Changing the way you eat

25:09 – Importance of a good diet and nutrition

27:47 – Hiding the truth about surgery

30:00 – Life now for Charmane

Make sure you check out Charmane’s Instagram account shrinkinginsydney and see her amazing transformation.

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