In this episode of the Transformation Weight Control Podcast, Anna (our second Anna from season 1, episode 5!), shares her profound journey of living with the chronic disease of obesity. Anna details the emotional struggles of living with having obesity; the societal stigma, shame, guilt, self-blame, self-loathing, isolation, lack of self-esteem, and emotional and physical trauma, and then the transformative impact of GLP-1 medications on her life. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding weight loss medications, and the importance of understanding that obesity is a chronic disease that requires ongoing treatment and management.
Anna's story highlights the significant changes and sometimes continuous struggle with her body image, self-identity, and overall health, as a result of 113 pounds of weight loss, as well as her aspirations for the future.
Through her experience, listeners gain insights into the complexities of weight loss and preventing regain, the role of hormones in appetite regulation, the emotional toll of living with having obesity, and the transformation, including normalization of appetite regulation, as a result of taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication, combined with all the behavioral and lifestyle change skills she learned prior to the medication.
Anna emphasizes in her closing comments that anyone struggling with living with obesity take the time to understand that having obesity is a chronic disease and that it is NOT YOUR FAULT. No one intentionally chose to struggle with this chronic disease.
It's an inspiring podcast, not to me missed. We thank Anna for participating, and for her honesty and courage coming forward with her extraordinary journey.
You can reach Rich Weil at rich@transformationweightcontrol.com to discuss the Weight Loss Medication Support Group at TWC that Anna participates in and reports how helpful it has been in supporting her journey. www.transformationweightcontrol.com https://transformationweightcontrol.com/12-week-weight-loss-medication-support-group/
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