Weight Loss Warrior Podcast

EP100: Losing 5 stone with the Courtney Black App - Ro's Journey

In this episode of the Weight Loss Warrior podcast, We celebrate the 100th episode with special guest Ro, who has lost an impressive five stone. Ro shares her weight loss journey, starting with the realisation that her weight put her at a higher risk of serious problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first time Ro had spoken about this to anyone and I truly admire her courage for doing so, knowing it could help others.

Ro began working with a personal trainer and tracking her calories using the NutriCheck app. Ro also joined The Courtney Black app for recipes and inspiration. She emphasises the importance of finding a sustainable lifestyle and enjoying the foods you love while making healthier choices.

I hear how Ro is now training for the Great North Run and continues to embrace a healthy and fit lifestyle, pursuing her goal to lose another stone and take her total to 6.

If you would like to follow Ro, you can click on her Instagram account here: @Ro_healthier_happier_fitter

A special thank you to Ro, and every single one of you who has helped grow the success and reach of this podcast. Please continue to share, tell your friends and let's reach our goals together!

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EP99 - Losing 150lbs with calorie counting - Amy's journey

Today I welcome the amazing Amy from County Meath in Ireland to share her calorie counting success story and transformation.

Amy's weight loss journey started in September 2022 and in a short time she lost an incredible 150 pounds, showing the transformative power of commitment and mindset.

Struggling with weight since childhood, she tried countless diets with no lasting success until meeting her husband, which sparked her determination for change when they became engaged. Opting for calorie counting, portion control, and eliminating triggering foods, Amy embarked on her path to wellness.

Through logging meals, establishing eating boundaries, and prioritising healthier choices, she navigated challenges, including plateaus and weight fluctuations. The journey wasn't just about shedding pounds though; it revitalised her relationships as well as boosting her confidence and energy.

Amy underscores the significance of mindset and cultivating sustainable habits for lasting results. Her story resonates with the reality that setbacks are normal, yet perseverance pays off. Amy's advice echoes the importance of setting goals and envisioning one's ideal self as powerful motivators.

If you would like to see Amy's full journey, she has documented it on her Instagram profile: @10stonelighter

In addition to the amazing weight loss success stories shared here every week on the podcast, I also work with a small number of people who would like additional support as part of their weight loss journey. To find our more details, send me an email to [email protected]

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EP98 - Change, Accept or both - Part 1/3

Each month I like to record an episode that offers some insight from a coaching perspective to help people with the mindset approach to weight loss. This episode is part 1 of 3, exploring the sometimes uncomfortable truth that to lose weight successfully, change is needed.

This episode is also somewhat of a tribute to a friend I lost recently. George Gilbey was known by many in the UK for appearing on Gogglebox with his mum and stepdad Linda and Pete, as well as reaching the final of Celebrity Big Brother. To me, he was a school mate who during my teens and early adulthood was a massive part of my life. His recent passing has stirred up a number of emotions for me including the harsh truth that our time on this earth is limited.

Today, I want to challenge you to be courageous at looking why you haven't been successful in past attempts to lose weight or become healthier, and use those experiences as lessons to help you achieve your goals in the future.

I realise weight loss can be hard with so many unhelpful habits likely to be engrained into your daily routine, and I hope this episode provokes some thinking to what is possible if you are willing to become comfortable with the uncomfortable journey of change.

The best part about this journey is that you are NOT ALONE. As I explain in the episode, I would like to offer each of you a completely free opportunity for us to have a chat in which I will listen to where you struggle and offer my ideas and suggestions to begin on the right path to success. For some of you, my 12 week coaching program may be the perfect next step, for others no. Either way, I will do my absolute best to support you and help get you started during your free coaching call.

To get more details, simply send an email to [email protected] or DM me on my instagram @weightlosswarriorpodcast

Rest easy George, your friendship over the years and has given me a lifetime of laughs and great memories. We will all miss you.

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EP97 - How self acceptance allowed for weight loss success - Bee's Journey

In this episode, Special guest Bee shares her weight loss journey, the benefits of her decision and the impact being overweight had on her self-confidence and relationships.

Bee talks about her journey towards self-acceptance and how it sparked her decision to lose weight. She also shares the health issues she faced and the role they played in her motivation to make a change. Bee shares her weight loss journey with Slimming World, starting with her decision to join the program and her commitment to three months in order to see if this was something that would make a difference in her life.

We also discuss the societal pressure to fit into a certain body image and the media's portrayal of how one should behave as an overweight person.

I hear how Bee changed her eating habits and the impact it had on her overall well-being. We talk about the highs and lows of reaching her target weight and her perspective on accepting weight fluctuations. Bee also emphasises the importance of being kind to yourself and shifting mindset and beliefs to align to the person you wish to become.

If you would like to learn more about Bee's journey I encourage you to follow her on Instagram where you find amazing insights to the reality of weight loss and navigating through self improvement as well as food inspiration, advice and motivation for your own journey.

Click here to follow Bee >> @bee.slimming

Thank you to Bee for sharing her story and being this weeks Weight Loss Warrior!

If you enjoyed todays episode, it would make my day if you follow, rate and review the Weight Loss Warrior Podcast. It's helps to keep growing and reach even more people wanting to live a healthier, happier life.

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EP 96 - The negative impact of losing weight through fear, with Jonny Bevan

In this episode, host Carl interviews his own coach, Jonny Bevan, Johnny shares his background and how coaching helped him rediscover his love for his job. They discuss the importance of addressing stress and burnout and how coaching can help people in weight loss journeys.

Jonny emphasizes the need to address the emotional side of weight loss and to love oneself throughout the process. They also explore the concept of mindset and how it can improve every area of life. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of looking after one's body and doing it for oneself.

In this conversation, they discuss the importance of self-reflection and personal growth in weight loss journeys. They debunk the misconception that losing weight automatically leads to confidence and explore the negative impact of weight loss from a place of scarcity and fear. They also discuss the challenges of weight maintenance and the obsession with scales, highlighting the importance of focusing on the power of positive action and self-perception.

If you would like to connect with Jonny, learn about the work he does or to find out more about his coaching, his Instagram is @Jonnybevan

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EP95: Discovering a healthier life - Sharon's weight loss journey

Today I am joined by special guest Sharon from London, Ontario in Canada.

The episode is focused on how Sharon overcame a lifestyle of overeating, poor habits and an emotional relationship with food. I hear how since childhood there had been a struggle to make healthy choices and not until into her late 30s Sharon decided to change the trajectory of her life.

We talk about the impact of being overweight and how social events were triggering and difficult to go to, often resulting in a stop at a local store on the way home to pick up a pack of donuts.

Then, once the decision to lose weight was made and Sharon joined Weight Watchers, she lost more than 100lbs in a year! This was an amazing achievement and a dream come true, however unfortunately quite short-lived for Sharon.

In 2016, Sharon suffered a heart attack that not only impacted her day to day life during her recovery and beyond, but during this time the weight that had been lost returned.

Listen to how Sharon refused to give up and focused her attention to following the Keto method of eating in which her intake of carbs was restricted to 20 grams per day. This was a pivotal moment for Sharon and was the beginning of the success she enjoys today.

I want to give a special thanks to Sharon for being our latest Weight Loss Warrior and encourage you all to follow her Instagram account where she shares a lot of valuable information about her journey and the Keto diet.

Follow Sharon on Instagram: @ketogoals.sd43

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EP 94: Is diet culture making long term weight loss impossible? With Special guest Dr Melissa McCreery

Today I am joined by renowned clinical psychologist specialising in weight loss and overeating, author, coach and host of the "Too much on her plate" podcast, Dr Melissa McCreery.

Our episode takes a look at how diet culture creates an environment for failure and self blame, leaving the objective of weight loss even harder to achieve and quite often making us feel that it's us that's broken or simply not able to reach our goal.

Dr Melissa raises some extremely important topics and offers advice on how you can change your outlook on weight loss and approach it with a much more positive energy. By doing this you have an opportunity to truly succeed and realise you have the ability to achieve anything you want.

You can visit the Too much on her plate website If you would like to learn more about the work Dr Melissa does as a coach guiding "smart, busy women" manage challenges like overeating and create a healthier, happier lifestyle.

I'd also encourage you to listen to Dr Melissa's podcast of the same name. Click here to hear her latest episode

If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving a 5 star rating and leaving a review. It helps reach more people who may benefit from the extra support and inspiration as part of their own journey.

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EP93: How a low carb diet enabled weight loss success for Amy

I am joined today by the inspiring Amy Eiges from New York who completely transformed her life by losing weight. Today I hear about the challenges Amy faced and her decision to take back control.

There are many health concerns connected to obesity and type 2 diabetes is a particular worry with numbers increasing year on year. Amy had received a diagnosis of being pre-diabetic and knew her declining health was a result of being overweight.

Having tried almost every diet out there, Amy was planning to have weight loss surgery and was about to have the operation when she decided to try keto, as a last hope attempt.

Within 2 weeks of beginning her low carb diet, Amy felt a shift in her health and mindset, with a glimmer of hope and self belief that things were going in a good direction.

During this incredible journey, Amy shares the positive impacts that losing weight has had on her life and how she uses her experience to coach others to success. I hear how Dr Tro has been a guiding light for Amy during her journey and how they work together to help people wanting to lose weight. The website and app discussed during our chat can be found here:

Dr Tro Website & App

You can also follow Amy on Instagram where she shares various aspects of her journey!

A special thank you to Amy for being our latest Weight Loss Warrior, and to you our listeners for your support.

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EP92: Lose weight or lose it all - Blake's journey

Today I am joined by Blake, also known as the Silverback Viking as he shares his inspiring weight loss journey and the challenges he faced along the way.

He discusses the role of emotional eating and the importance of addressing mental and emotional well-being in the weight loss process. Blake emphasises the significance of having a support system and the need to focus on non-scale victories. He also highlights the importance of sustainable weight loss and shifting the focus from the number on the scale to overall health and well-being.

Blake offers advice for those struggling or on a weight loss journey and shares how his journey has positively changed his life.

This episode covers:

Facing emotional eating and food triggers and how this is crucial on a weight loss journey.

The "holy trinity" of mental health, emotional well-being and physical health.

The importance of feeling supported on your journey

Non-scale victories and overall well-being are more important than the number on the scale.

Sustainable weight loss requires a shift in focus from the scale to overall health and well-being.

Blake has completely changed his lifestyle and under his alter ego of The Silverback Viking you can find him across Social Media. He also has a clothing range and offers personal training - More details below:

Website and shop - The Silverback Viking

Instagram - @thesilverbackviking

Youtube Channel

I really enjoyed my conversation with Blake, and it reminded me of the importance of mental wellbeing as part of a journey in pursuit of being healthy. It's not just about losing weight, but also about learning to love yourself and being ok with who you are.

A big thank you to the Silverback Viking for being our latest Weight Loss Warrior!

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EP91 - Dealing with negative feedback on a weight loss journey

Today I host an episode talking about how we can use negative feedback as an opportunity to grow, improve and get closer to our goals. I was very much used to being defensive or beaten down by any form of negative feedback or criticism, and as a result it would make my journey even harder to accomplish.

I share how I created a shift in mindset to better manage other peoples beliefs and “advice” and offer some tips on how you can do the same. 

As mentioned during the episode, if you are interested to learn more about coaching with me or my 10 module course to work on all aspects of building unbreakable confidence and self belief. Simply email [email protected] or DM me on Insta: @weightlosswarriorpodcast

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