Weight & Partner Issues in Menopause With Aaron and Traci – Ep. 17 Show Notes
This week Aaron and Traci talk about their weight gain, how to manage the stubborn pounds around our waists, and their individual weight loss journeys.
In this episode they share:
1. The one significant event that made them change their perspective when it comes to weight loss.
2. The challenges they encounter in shedding their pounds.
3. Why the traditional knowledge about weight loss does not always work.
4. How to start a conversation with your partner regarding weight loss.
5. Why uncontrollable weight gain can also take a toll on your romance and sex life.
Quotes:
“Once I started, I almost immediately got more energy. And I think a lot of this has got to do with the fact that I was regulating my hormones through my food.”
–Traci
“Weight is definitely there, but there are other massive benefits to Keto.”
–Traci
“I was travelling for work. I could eat pretty much I wanted on the company’s dime. And it kinda started spiraling out of control.”
–Aaron
“If you’re focusing on the number on the scale, you could be on the right number, but you could be unhealthy.”
–Traci
The doctor had given up on me. And the only way to not be diabetic and lose weight is to have weight loss surgery. And I rejected that out of hand.
–Aaron
“While I’m all for experts, they’re not going to be infallible. Sometimes you have to be your own best advocate.”
–Traci
“I just found out that a lot of OB-Gyn’s and gynecologists don’t get a ton of training in menopause.”
–Traci
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