In this episode of Transform Your Life, Tonya and Teresa delve into the impact of sharing your weight loss journey on social media. They explore the highs and lows, the positives and negatives, and the sense of community that can be built through online connections. When they first embarked on their journeys, they wanted to use social media as a support system and an outlet, gradually sharing more of themselves and inspiring others along the way.

Your mindset plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of social media for weight loss. While it can have negative aspects, they emphasize that the positives often outweigh them. They highlight the benefits of social media for sharing healthier cooking tips and transforming favorite recipes into lighter versions, making food a fun and positive experience rather than a negative one.

Tonya and Teresa also touch on the importance of community support during tough times and surgeries, explaining how sharing their stories online motivates them and helps others facing similar challenges. They stress that everyone’s weight loss journey is unique, and comparing oneself to others on social media can lead to unnecessary pressure. Tune in to hear how social media can be a powerful tool for connection, encouragement, and empowerment in your weight loss journey.

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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive into stress management and emotional eating, essential factors for a successful weight loss journey. They discuss how unmanaged stress often leads to overeating or “comfort eating,” which can hinder weight loss progress. Reflecting on how their generation was taught to clean their plates to “earn” dessert, they share how this mindset shaped their view of food as a reward or punishment and how it affects their weight loss journey today. Tonya shares her personal struggle with trichotillomania, highlighting new coping strategies, like taking calming walks, to manage anxiety without turning to food. They also explore how grief and emotional triggers can lead to unhealthy eating patterns, sharing ways to build positive, lasting habits for long-term weight loss success. Tune in for insights, tips, and strategies to build a stronger mindset, create healthy coping mechanisms, and stay committed on your journey to a healthier life.

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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya dive into the often-overlooked topic of loose skin after weight loss. Together, they explore the fears many face when losing weight quickly, such as the concern of loose skin and the associated challenges like odors. They also discuss how some women embrace their loose skin as a badge of honor.

The conversation delves into skin removal surgery options, including the fleur-de-lis procedure, and the various ways people view loose skin on others. Teresa and Tonya reflect on their own weight loss journeys, addressing the mindset needed when knowing that loose skin is inevitable post weight loss surgery. As they discuss how their lives have transformed after surgery, they touch on the emotional and physical impacts of skin removal and the positive changes it has brought to their self-confidence and daily lives.

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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya are joined by special guest Sharvell'e Daniels one of the amazing team members from Pop Recovery Systems, a true weight loss warrior who has lost 135 pounds and gained 35 pounds back through muscle as a powerlifter. Together, they discuss how they met and dive into Sharvell'e’s incredible weight loss journey, which began when she was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. She shares the insurance difficulties she faced, how she navigated her gastric sleeve surgery, and the unique challenges of going through post-op care during COVID-19 lockdown without in-person support.

Sharvell'e opens up about her plastic surgery journey, including her tummy tuck, and how it felt to reconnect with her body after surgery. They also explore the importance of mental health in her journey, touching on how Sharvell'e developed an eating disorder and the critical role her therapist played in helping her recover. Throughout the episode, Sharvell'e shares her inspiring non-scale victories, and they highlight her empowering social media posts that promote self-love and body positivity.

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Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @healthy_food_me_please to stay connected and inspired by her journey.

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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive deep into their frustration with the diet culture narrative. They discuss the harmful misconception that obesity is simple to solve and the need to dismantle the stigma surrounding weight loss surgery. Frustrated by the belief that weight loss surgery is just "taking the easy way out," they highlight its role as a crucial, life-saving tool when other methods have proven ineffective. They also challenge the idea that those who lose weight without surgery are somehow superior and share stories of people who were once advocates for natural weight loss but ultimately chose surgery to reclaim their health.

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In this impactful episode of Transform Your Life, Lashandria Peek shares her weight loss journey that began in 2018. She opens up about her weight loss surgery, the complications she encountered, and the importance of finding a surgeon she could trust. Lashandria also discusses the challenges of childhood obesity, including having her mouth wired shut at 13 and being placed in a lockdown facility for obese children. The episode takes a deeper look at the damaging culture of blaming individuals for obesity and explores why it’s time to stop the stigma.

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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya welcome special guest Laura Alexis, CEO and founder of Pop Recovery Systems, to discuss her passion for improving recovery care for weight loss surgery and plastic surgery patients. They explore how Laura is inspiring surgeons to join the Pop Recovery movement, driven by their desire to help patients achieve smoother post-op experiences after major weight loss and surgery.

Laura shares personal memories, including her own struggles growing up, her life-changing plastic surgery experience, and how these moments fueled her drive to create Pop Recovery. Over the past two years, the Pop Recovery community has grown alongside the weight loss and plastic surgery communities, building a strong support system for patients navigating their recovery journeys.

Whether you're preparing for weight loss surgery, recovering from plastic surgery, or supporting a loved one, this episode offers insights into how Pop Recovery is transforming post-op care and empowering millions of lives.

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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya dive into the critical aspects of post-op care after weight loss surgery. They discuss how to avoid complications, the importance of following your surgeon’s guidelines, and the role of the PopRecovery team in ensuring a smooth recovery process.

The episode also tackles the stigma surrounding weight loss surgery, emphasizing the need for support and understanding from both medical professionals and loved ones.

Whether you’ve just undergone surgery or are considering it, this episode provides essential tips and insights to help you navigate your weight loss surgery journey successfully.

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