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TLDR: The author shares their weight loss journey, starting from being overweight due to using food to cope with stress during medical training. After a back injury, they realized the need to lose weight for their health. Through intermittent fasting, exercise, and eventually a mommy makeover surgery, they lost 85 lbs over seven years. They also tried glp1 medications for further weight loss, but found it led to muscle loss and malnourishment. They then switched to counting macros, strict exercise, and meal prepping to maintain weight loss and build muscle. The author emphasizes the importance of consistency, dedication, and making changes for oneself to achieve long-term success in weight loss.

Takeaways:
  – 🎶 Lost 85 lbs in seven years
  – 🎤 Started weight loss journey after herniating a disc in back
  – 🎛️ Used intermittent fasting and Peloton for weight loss
  – 📝 Read books on nutrition and learned about intermittent fasting
  – 🎵 Had mommy makeover surgery for confidence and empowerment
  – 🎧 Tried glp1 medication for weight loss and raised $90,000 for charity
  – 🎼 Stopped medication and focused on counting macros and strict exercise routine
  – 💽 Strictly gauged input and output for desired results
  – 💰 Consistency, dedication, and passion are key to weight loss journey
  – 🔊 Make changes for yourself to be happy and achieve long-term goals

Q & A:
  Question
   – How did the speaker lose 85 lbs in seven years?

  Answer
   – The speaker lost 85 lbs in seven years through a combination of intermittent fasting, exercise, a mommy makeover surgery, and the use of glp1 medications like OIC or monjaro.

  Question
   – What motivated the speaker to start her weight loss journey?

  Answer
   – The speaker was motivated to start her weight loss journey after herniating a disc in her back while bending over to wipe something out of her child’s bassinet, realizing that her health would suffer if she did not lose weight.

  Question
   – What books were monumental in the speaker’s health journey?

  Answer
   – The speaker read “Delay, Don’t Deny: A Guide to Intermittent Fasting” and “The Obesity Code” by Jason Fung, which provided valuable information about nutrition that she had not learned in medical school.

  Question
   – How did the speaker’s relationship with food change after taking the glp1 medication?

  Answer
   – The glp1 medication changed the speaker’s relationship with food by disconnecting the mental attachment she had with food, making her view food as nourishment rather than a source of stress.

  Question
   – What caused the speaker to almost become malnourished?

  Answer
   – The speaker almost became malnourished after taking the glp1 medication because she became accustomed to not eating much, which led to a loss of muscle weight and strength.

  Question
   – What change did the speaker make to keep the weight off after stopping the medication?

  Answer
   – After stopping the medication, the speaker started counting macros, logging her food, and following a strict exercise regimen to keep the weight off and get stronger.

  Question
   – How did the speaker’s colleague inspire her to make a change in her weight loss journey?

  Answer
   – The speaker’s colleague inspired her to start counting macros and being strict about her exercise routine after the speaker admired her colleague’s fitness journey on social media.

  Question
   – What was the speaker’s experience with the mommy makeover surgery?

  Answer
   – The mommy makeover surgery transformed the speaker’s life, giving her confidence and empowerment over her body, and she encourages other women considering the surgery not to discount what others think about it.

  Question
   – How did the speaker’s husband support her throughout her weight loss journey?

  Answer
   – The speaker’s husband has been supportive in every stage of her life, including her weight loss journey, and loved her for who she is, regardless of her size.

  Question
   – What advice does the speaker give to those looking to make a change in their lives?

  Answer
   – The speaker advises that making a change in one’s life requires consistency, dedication, and passion, and emphasizes that the journey should be for oneself to achieve happiness.


Outlines:
   – 00:00 – Introduction
   – 00:38 – Starting Point: Being overweight and using food to cope with stress
   – 01:45 – Meeting husband in residency and starting career as a neurosurgeon
   – 02:30 – Giving birth to first child and experiencing back issues
   – 03:15 – Realization of the need to lose weight for health reasons
   – 04:10 – Reading “Delay, Don’t Deny” and “The Obesity Code” for guidance
   – 05:20 – Getting a Peloton for home workouts and starting intermittent fasting
   – 06:30 – Losing 50 lbs through consistent workouts and fasting
   – 07:45 – Mommy makeover surgery for body transformation
   – 08:30 – Struggling with old eating habits after a personal loss
   – 09:15 – Returning to cardio workouts, intermittent fasting, and low carb/keto diet
   – 10:20 – Exploring GLP1 medications for weight loss
   – 11:10 – Taking Monjaro medication and losing 30 lbs for a dance competition
   – 12:00 – Changing relationship with food and experiencing weight loss without exercise
   – 13:00 – Realizing the need to regain strength and muscle mass
   – 14:00 – Transitioning to counting macros, strict exercise routine, and meal prepping
   – 15:10 – Achieving results through strict monitoring of food intake and exercise
   – 16:20 – Emphasizing the importance of consistency, passion, and self-motivation in weight loss journey


Keywords:
   💡weight A journey of weight loss through various methods and challenges, leading to a healthier and stronger lifestyle.
   💡started The process of making a significant change in one’s life or habits to achieve a desired outcome.
   💡back A journey of weight loss and self-discovery, overcoming back pain and health issues to achieve a healthier lifestyle through consistency and dedication.
   💡journey A personal account of overcoming weight struggles and health issues through various methods and lifestyle changes over a period of seven years.
   💡went A description of the keyword “went” based on the text provided would be a journey of transformation and change, involving various strategies and challenges to achieve weight loss and overall health improvement.
   💡life A journey of transformation and self-discovery through weight loss, health challenges, and personal growth.
   💡lost A journey of transformation and self-discovery through weight loss and lifestyle changes.
   💡make To create positive changes in one’s life through consistent dedication and passion.
   💡right A journey of weight loss and self-improvement through various methods and challenges, leading to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
   💡two A journey of weight loss and self-discovery, overcoming obstacles and setbacks to achieve personal transformation and empowerment.


Highlights:
  1. “Let me share my journey with you on how I went from this size to this size.”
  2. “I’ve lost 85 lbs in seven years and I’m going to tell you exactly how I did it.”
  3. “I use food to compensate for my stress and training to be a neurosurgeon is incredibly stressful.”
  4. “I realized that I had to lose weight or my health was going to suffer.”
  5. “I knew nothing about how to lose weight so I went through fad diet after fad diet.”
  6. “I started intermittent fasting and the weight started coming off.”
  7. “That surgery really transformed my life, gave me so much confidence and empowerment over my body.”
  8. “Change does not happen overnight, it’s about consistency and dedication.”
  9. “I took that medication from January to August of 2023 and lost the weight.”
  10. “It’s about consistency, being passionate, and making steady changes to make a difference for yourself.”