Episode 98: Becoming Future Me - My Weight loss Journey

Host: Kelsey Kerslake, CEO of The Aligned Business®

Introduction

• Kelsey Kerslake welcomes listeners to the Aligned Business Podcast.
• She shares her excitement for the episode, which focuses on her personal journey.

Journey Back to Sharing

• Kelsey talks about her hiatus from podcasting and her desire to return to sharing her life and experiences.
• She reflects on the challenging past two years, both personally and professionally.
• Kelsey expresses gratitude for having the stability and bandwidth to restart the podcast.

Returning to the Personal Touch

• Kelsey discusses her initial approach to business and blogging, emphasizing personal sharing.
• She mentions how her focus shifted towards marketing, business strategy, and trends.
• Kelsey expresses her intent to bring back the personal touch to her podcast.

Becoming the Future Version of Herself

• Kelsey talks about her belief in becoming the future version of oneself.
• She highlights her commitment to embodying the future version of herself.
• Kelsey mentions that this transformation has played a significant role in her personal life.

Weight Loss Journey

• Kelsey shares her weight loss journey, revealing she lost 80 pounds in a year.
• She clarifies her initial goal was not weight loss but to become a healthier version of herself.
• Kelsey discusses the compounding factors contributing to her weight gain, including endometriosis, IVF, and stress.
• She acknowledges the role food played as a coping mechanism in her life.
• Kelsey details her athletic background and how her weight gradually increased after leaving rowing.
• She talks about the impact of medications, hormones, stress, and family life on her weight.
• Kelsey describes her decision to transition to a healthier lifestyle and the challenges she faced.
• She mentions her mother's influence and negative body image during her upbringing.
• Kelsey reflects on feeling self-conscious about her height and size as a child.

Embracing Self-Love

• Kelsey discusses her journey towards self-love and accepting her body.
• She explains how she vowed not to go on diets anymore but to focus on self-love.
• Kelsey shares her challenges, including a gallbladder attack and frequent illnesses.
• She reveals she sought medical support and medication to assist her in the process.
• Kelsey mentions her experience with a weight loss medication and its impact on her cravings.
• She expresses gratitude for having an additional tool to support her health.
• Kelsey talks about preparing for weight loss surgery but ultimately being denied by insurance due to significant weight loss.
• She emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-acceptance in her journey.
• Kelsey celebrates the newfound ability to enjoy physical activities and dance with her children.

Conclusion

• Kelsey expresses gratitude to the audience for listening to her journey.
• She encourages listeners to reach out on Instagram (@kelseykerslake) to discuss the episode.