Lose weight or lose it all - Blake's journey
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EP92: Lose weight or lose it all - Blake's journey
Today I am joined by Blake, also known as the Silverback Viking as he shares his inspiring weight loss journey and the challenges he faced along the way.
He discusses the role of emotional eating and the importance of addressing mental and emotional well-being in the weight loss process. Blake emphasises the significance of having a support system and the need to focus on non-scale victories. He also highlights the importance of sustainable weight loss and shifting the focus from the number on the scale to overall health and well-being.
Blake offers advice for those struggling or on a weight loss journey and shares how his journey has positively changed his life.
This episode covers:
- Facing emotional eating and food triggers and how this is crucial on a weight loss journey.
- The "holy trinity" of mental health, emotional well-being and physical health.
- The importance of feeling supported on your journey
- Non-scale victories and overall well-being are more important than the number on the scale.
- Sustainable weight loss requires a shift in focus from the scale to overall health and well-being.
Blake has completely changed his lifestyle and under his alter ego of The Silverback Viking you can find him across Social Media. He also has a clothing range and offers personal training - More details below:
Website and shop - The Silverback Viking
Instagram - @thesilverbackviking
I really enjoyed my conversation with Blake, and it reminded me of the importance of mental wellbeing as part of a journey in pursuit of being healthy. It's not just about losing weight, but also about learning to love yourself and being ok with who you are.
A big thank you to the Silverback Viking for being our latest Weight Loss Warrior!
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