The Never Too Late To Fly Podcast

In episode 68, Jacqueline and Kevin dig into a situation that happened this past week for Jacqueline. Jacqueline found herself at work on Friday afternoon ready to throw in the towel after a situation she felt she “failed” which almost lead her down a path of going to extremes with her struggles with the all-or-nothing mentality. We talk about what led to this point, as well as how she pulled herself out of that moment of struggle ...

In episode 67, Jacqueline and Kevin talk about the importance of mental health. Jacqueline shares when she finally figured out that she needed to make her mental health a priority and how it took a doctor telling her that her mental health did not matter for Jacqueline to realize just how important it was. Jacqueline discusses her struggles with her weight, body dysmorphia and loose skin. She opens up about the stigma that surround...

In episode 66 Jacqueline shares a Weight Loss update. We discuss the mindset that plays into Jacqueline's success with her relationship with her weight, food, self and so much more. This mindset shift has played a HUGE role in the progress Jacqueline is experiencing. One of the Jacqueline's biggest takeaways from the progress she has made is that mental changes are a big part of making an overall wellness change. We hope that this ...

In episode 65 we dive into the thoughts, feelings, and emotions around wearing and not wearing a bathing suit. Jacqueline has found herself struggling to wear a bathing suit for a large portion of her life and we dug into why that needs to change and the mindset behind actually rock that suit. So many times when you decide not to wear a suit it has to do with the negative self-talk. After we get down on ourselves and someone else m...

In episode 64, Jacqueline and Kevin define the all-or-nothing mentality and how it pertains to Jacqueline's Journey.  It is important to understand this definition to be able to overcome this type of thinking.  This short conversation will be built upon in many future episodes because this type of thinking is prevalent in many aspects of Jacqueline's LIfe.  Some future conversations will talk more specifically about the all-or-noth...

In episode 63 we talk about our top 3 tips for starting an exercise or fitness journey. Jacqueline and Kevin share some exercise tips, and suggestions, that they wished they knew when starting out with exercise and fitness. We feel these 3 tips are so important to anyone who is on an exercise and fitness journey or thinking about making changes to their exercise and fitness routine. Our hope is that sharing our experiences can help...

In episode 62 we talk about our top 3 tips for starting a weight loss journey. Jacqueline shares weight loss tips, suggestions, and what helped her to lose an extreme amount of weight, and ultimately lose over 300 pounds. Jacqueline also shares what she wishes she knew when beginning her Weight loss transformation and having extreme weight loss success that you can actually maintain. These 3 tips are so important to anyone who is o...

In episode 61 we talk all about vacation and travel and how hard it can be when you are on a weight loss journey. When we struggle with the relationship we have with food, it can make traveling so difficult. It can be easy to completely binge out on food or completely restrict food where you have to count your points, calories or bring your own food. Jacqueline talks about how she has experienced so much when it comes to her relati...

In episode 60, Jacqueline and Kevin talk about how important it is to look within and to focus on your own journey no matter what anyone else says. A lot of times others may criticize us or put us down if they cannot physically see our challenges or struggles. Jacqueline has received comments about her weight and comments about how she is not making progress on her journey. Jacqueline shares her own experience with her mental healt...

In episode 59, Jacqueline talks about how it can be so hard to be proud of ourselves. We tend to focus on how far we still have to go and not realize how far we have already come. When it comes to reaching our goals, especially our weight loss goals, putting conditions on them can make the journey so much harder. Jacqueline and Kevin discuss the importance of looking within. We talk about how important it is to recognize and to fee...

In episode 58, Jacqueline and Kevin talk about a statement that someone made saying “If a 500-pound person walked into a Krispy Kreme I would be disgusted but if they are in a gym I will support them”.  Jacqueline and Kevin go into how statements like this can be very harmful and how we cannot shame someone or body shame, someone, into changing. Jacqueline shares how she used to be over 500 pounds and talks about some insights as t...

In episode 57, we talk about listening to your body and focusing on the small changes and small victories that you are experiencing every day. Jacqueline is someone who has always struggled with her body and struggled with her weight all of her life. It is hard to sometimes focus on the small changes and small progress when it comes to weight loss and recovery and not just focusing on the end goal but enjoying all the small moments...

In this episode 56, I share my tips for success when beginning my workout routine and how to get started in a workout routine. When beginning a fitness routine or working out it can be intimidating. When you are overweight, plus size, and working out for the first time it can be even more intimidating. It can be hard to know what to do when it comes to finding fitness motivation, fitness inspiration, and figuring out how to start a...

Do you find yourself in the middle of a binge or a moment of struggle and not know what to think or do?  This is common and before therapy, Jacqueline found herself in this position quite frequently.  Episode 55 is a conversation about the exact thought process that Jacqueline uses when she's in that position.  The first thing to think about and remember is that this feeling is not uncommon and it is normal to fall down or "struggl...

This week's conversation for Episode 54 digs deep into self-sabotage.  We dig deep into Jacqueline's own experiences with self-sabotage and how she is working on overcoming these difficult situations.  We talk about a few examples where Jacqueline found herself in a situation where she very easily could have wreaked havoc on her progress by continuing to go against her best judgment.  Jacqueline shares 3 tips that she has learned f...

The 3 things about weight loss that are not talked about nearly enough.

1- It’s going to be hard Ya, I said it. Weight loss is not easy. If you want to lose 5 pounds or 500 pounds- weight loss is hard. It’s not just as simple as “stop eating and workout”. Oh man if I could only keep track of how many times I have personally heard that one. Just stop eating and move more. I wish when I began my journey at 500 pounds that someone wou...

Episode 52 is an episode talking about Jacqueline's success with her relationship with food on our most recent trip to Disneyland. We dig deep into the day of thoughts and feelings surrounding Jacqueline's food choices. Jacqueline's thoughts and feelings surrounding food were very different on this trip and were a direct result of the hard work that Jacqueline has been putting in with her therapist regarding her relationship with f...

Episode 51 is a conversation about Jacqueline's progress and experiences since she has stopped weighing herself. It has taken a lot of work on Jacqueline's part to get her where she is today with her relationship with food and herself. We talk about the changes that have happened and allowed her to feel this progress. All of the work that Jacqueline has been putting in to try and overcome her Binge Eating Disorder has allowed her t...

In Episode 50 Jacqueline and Kevin talk about overcoming the struggles that may follow a long holiday weekend or celebration that was filled with food. Jacqueline talks about how her long weekend went as well as some of the things that she learned as the weekend played out. Being someone who struggles with Binge Eating Disorder long holiday weekends were a major struggling point for Jacqueline. As she has continued on her binge eat...