EP12: How believing “it’s never too late to try” helped Rachel lose weight After receiving the news that Rachel was suffering 3 autoimmune related illnesses, the road to recovery proved very difficult and lengthy. The prescribed treatment was a form of steroid which led to increased appetite, weight gain and overeating. Following this, Rachel was blessed with a daughter however the weight gain during pregnancy was something she was finding a challenge to cope with and talks in this episode about not feeling her best and or recognising herself. Discover how Rachel made the decision to lose weight and joined Weight Watchers after a supportive conversation with a friend. Her journey so far, like so many of us has not been linear, however Rachel has lost an incredible 45lbs and feels a lot better and happier for it. Main topics: 01:27 – Meet Rachel 02:16 – Health issues, medication & weight gain 06:00 – Mental wellbeing and getting support 07:28 – Rachels’s decision to lose weight 11:35 – Overcoming the feeling of “Why me?” 13:20 – Joining WW and being inspired by a friend 14:40 – Losing 45lbs in 6 months and setting goals 16:40 – Opting for healthier options 19:58 – Why this time is different 24:54 – Inspiring advice from Rachel 27:05 – Follow Rachel on Instagram Make sure you check out Rachel’s Instagram account ww_rachelsjourney and see her amazing transformation. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the WLW podcast and get weight loss motivation, inspiration and support. Click here now and become part of our tribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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