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The Never Too Late To Fly Podcast

Jacqueline Adan and Kevin Cox

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Jacquline Adan has always struggled with her weight, body image, and her relationship with food. After hitting rock bottom when she got stuck in a turnstile, in her favorite place in the world, Disneyland. She found herself weighing over 500 pounds and turned her life around by losing more than 300 pounds. She achieved this remarkable feat by changing her diet and starting to exercise. Kevin has been with Jacqueline through it all, from the struggles of her weighing over 500 pounds to the up ...
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In episode 69, we explore Jacqueline's thoughts, feelings, and actions following a comment from social media. After she let that comment send her into a tailspin she took a step back and looked inward to figure out why this comment was bothering her so much. After putting in that work Jacqueline came to realize that this comment hit so deeply becau…
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In episode 68, Jacqueline and Kevin dig into a situation that happened this past week for Jacqueline. Jacqueline found herself at work on Friday afternoon ready to throw in the towel after a situation she felt she “failed” which almost lead her down a path of going to extremes with her struggles with the all-or-nothing mentality. We talk about what…
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In episode 67, Jacqueline and Kevin talk about the importance of mental health. Jacqueline shares when she finally figured out that she needed to make her mental health a priority and how it took a doctor telling her that her mental health did not matter for Jacqueline to realize just how important it was. Jacqueline discusses her struggles with he…
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In episode 66 Jacqueline shares a Weight Loss update. We discuss the mindset that plays into Jacqueline's success with her relationship with her weight, food, self and so much more. This mindset shift has played a HUGE role in the progress Jacqueline is experiencing. One of the Jacqueline's biggest takeaways from the progress she has made is that m…
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In episode 65 we dive into the thoughts, feelings, and emotions around wearing and not wearing a bathing suit. Jacqueline has found herself struggling to wear a bathing suit for a large portion of her life and we dug into why that needs to change and the mindset behind actually rock that suit. So many times when you decide not to wear a suit it has…
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In episode 64, Jacqueline and Kevin define the all-or-nothing mentality and how it pertains to Jacqueline's Journey. It is important to understand this definition to be able to overcome this type of thinking. This short conversation will be built upon in many future episodes because this type of thinking is prevalent in many aspects of Jacqueline's…
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In episode 63 we talk about our top 3 tips for starting an exercise or fitness journey. Jacqueline and Kevin share some exercise tips, and suggestions, that they wished they knew when starting out with exercise and fitness. We feel these 3 tips are so important to anyone who is on an exercise and fitness journey or thinking about making changes to …
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In episode 62 we talk about our top 3 tips for starting a weight loss journey. Jacqueline shares weight loss tips, suggestions, and what helped her to lose an extreme amount of weight, and ultimately lose over 300 pounds. Jacqueline also shares what she wishes she knew when beginning her Weight loss transformation and having extreme weight loss suc…
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In episode 61 we talk all about vacation and travel and how hard it can be when you are on a weight loss journey. When we struggle with the relationship we have with food, it can make traveling so difficult. It can be easy to completely binge out on food or completely restrict food where you have to count your points, calories or bring your own foo…
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In episode 60, Jacqueline and Kevin talk about how important it is to look within and to focus on your own journey no matter what anyone else says. A lot of times others may criticize us or put us down if they cannot physically see our challenges or struggles. Jacqueline has received comments about her weight and comments about how she is not makin…
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In episode 59, Jacqueline talks about how it can be so hard to be proud of ourselves. We tend to focus on how far we still have to go and not realize how far we have already come. When it comes to reaching our goals, especially our weight loss goals, putting conditions on them can make the journey so much harder. Jacqueline and Kevin discuss the im…
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In episode 58, Jacqueline and Kevin talk about a statement that someone made saying “If a 500-pound person walked into a Krispy Kreme I would be disgusted but if they are in a gym I will support them”. Jacqueline and Kevin go into how statements like this can be very harmful and how we cannot shame someone or body shame, someone, into changing. Jac…
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In episode 57, we talk about listening to your body and focusing on the small changes and small victories that you are experiencing every day. Jacqueline is someone who has always struggled with her body and struggled with her weight all of her life. It is hard to sometimes focus on the small changes and small progress when it comes to weight loss …
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In this episode 56, I share my tips for success when beginning my workout routine and how to get started in a workout routine. When beginning a fitness routine or working out it can be intimidating. When you are overweight, plus size, and working out for the first time it can be even more intimidating. It can be hard to know what to do when it come…
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Do you find yourself in the middle of a binge or a moment of struggle and not know what to think or do? This is common and before therapy, Jacqueline found herself in this position quite frequently. Episode 55 is a conversation about the exact thought process that Jacqueline uses when she's in that position. The first thing to think about and remem…
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This week's conversation for Episode 54 digs deep into self-sabotage. We dig deep into Jacqueline's own experiences with self-sabotage and how she is working on overcoming these difficult situations. We talk about a few examples where Jacqueline found herself in a situation where she very easily could have wreaked havoc on her progress by continuin…
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The 3 things about weight loss that are not talked about nearly enough. 1- It’s going to be hard Ya, I said it. Weight loss is not easy. If you want to lose 5 pounds or 500 pounds- weight loss is hard. It’s not just as simple as “stop eating and workout”. Oh man if I could only keep track of how many times I have personally heard that one. Just sto…
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Episode 52 is an episode talking about Jacqueline's success with her relationship with food on our most recent trip to Disneyland. We dig deep into the day of thoughts and feelings surrounding Jacqueline's food choices. Jacqueline's thoughts and feelings surrounding food were very different on this trip and were a direct result of the hard work tha…
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Episode 51 is a conversation about Jacqueline's progress and experiences since she has stopped weighing herself. It has taken a lot of work on Jacqueline's part to get her where she is today with her relationship with food and herself. We talk about the changes that have happened and allowed her to feel this progress. All of the work that Jacquelin…
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In Episode 50 Jacqueline and Kevin talk about overcoming the struggles that may follow a long holiday weekend or celebration that was filled with food. Jacqueline talks about how her long weekend went as well as some of the things that she learned as the weekend played out. Being someone who struggles with Binge Eating Disorder long holiday weekend…
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Episode 49 is just a little bit different for us. This episode will be a conversation that Jacqueline had with Bri Blank-Alexander (@brihealthy) on Instagram live. We felt it was important to share this conversation as a podcast episode because both Jacqueline and Bri share their journeys and experiences so openly. They both share the ups and downs…
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Episode 48 marks one year of the Never Too Late to Fly podcast. We want to thank everyone who has taken the time to come here and listen to our thoughts and conversations. This episode digs deep into Jacqueline's Eating Disorder Recovery and some tips that she has implemented and used with success with our recent trip to Disneyland. Jacqueline shar…
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Episode 47 is a little bit of a different episode for us, in this episode, we are sharing a get to know us Disneyland edition. We just returned home from the grand re-opening of the Disneyland Resort and thought this would be the perfect time to share a little bit more about our love of all things Disneyland. We share some of the things that we mus…
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In episode 46, Jacqueline talks about her ever-changing relationship with the scale. After many discussions with her therapist, Jacqueline has decided that it is best for her mental health to stop weighing herself and using the scale to justify actions and behaviors. Jacqueline and her therapist talked about why the scale has played such a huge rol…
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In episode 45 we discuss how to support someone on a weight loss journey. After getting asked this question, we sat down and shared a lot about how Kevin supported Jacqueline when she began her journey at 500 pounds. Jacqueline and Kevin learned a lot about what worked, what they needed to work on, and what they need to keep doing now to keep lovin…
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In episode 44 we discuss some tips for how to deal with doctors shaming you about your weight or size. Jacqueline has experienced various forms of shaming from her doctors nearly her entire life. Recently she found a doctor @thatgaydoctor on TikTok who shared some tips to help overcome what he calls "fatphobic providers." We share and explain some …
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Episode 43 is a review of Jacqueline's Journey and how she finds herself where she is right now in regards to weight loss, skin removal, exercise, and everything else in between. We are truly thankful for all of the love and support that you all show us each and every week when we drop a new episode. We hope that this review of how Jacqueline got t…
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Episode 42 is about debunking the top 5 myths and misconceptions surrounding excess skin after extreme weight loss as well as skin removal surgery. After a post about Jacqueline's skin removal journey on her legs went viral on Instagram and TikTok many comments came in surrounding her legs, skin, and surgery. This is not the first time that Jacquel…
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In episode 41 we talk about the weight loss journey that Jacqueline is on now and how it is different than when she began her weight loss journey several years ago at 500 pounds. Jacqueline shares the top 5 differences she has noticed that are different this time around, including what may be a little more challenging, and what is somewhat easier. …
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In episode 40 we talk about choosing to lose weight or not because of a fear of loose skin. This discussion also is one that touches on self-love and what that may look like for many different people. For Jacqueline, self-love meant losing weight. After Jacquline lost 350 pounds and found herself dealing with many complications due to the many poun…
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In episode 39 we talk all about boundaries. We dig into boundaries specifically in regards to Jacqueline’s eating disorder recovery and changing her relationship with food. Setting boundaries is something that is super hard for Jacqueline but also supercritical to not only her recovery but truly being able to live her best life possible. In this ep…
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Episode 38 is a conversation about workouts and feeling like your workouts aren't enough. Jacqueline received a comment on an Instagram post talking about a "workout with me video" that she posted to youtube and that comment inspired this week's Never Too Late to Fly episode. Jacqueline talks about where she started with exercise and movement at ov…
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Episode 37 is an episode reflecting on Jacqueline's Birthday that passed on Saturday. We talk about the progress that she has been making in regards to her eating disorder and relationship with food. We dig deep as to what she has been doing to see this progress. Jacqueline talks about how talking with her family before her big day led both them an…
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Episode 36 digs deep into being in a relationship at over 500 pounds. Jacqueline discusses some of what she was struggling with as she was in a relationship while also trying to figure out her own self-image and weight issues. We talk about how our relationship helped Jacqueline to be able to love herself and how the love we had for each other push…
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In episode 35, we talk about Jacqueline's 300-pound weight loss journey. Her journey was so much more than just losing weight. There were so many areas of her life that drastically changed because of weight loss. Jacqueline changed not just physically, but mentally. She lost a lot, but what she gained is so much more. She regained her life. This ep…
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In episode 34 we dive into the topic of Weight Loss Surgery. Did Jacqueline have weight loss surgery to lose more than 350 pounds? Would she consider having weight loss surgery now? We answer these questions as well as everything in between regarding weight loss surgery. The decision to have weight loss surgery or not have weight loss surgery is ve…
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In episode 33 we talk all about how Jacqueline actually found and began talking to her eating disorder therapist. We talk about how she was struggling for years before getting help since she “looked fine and healthy” on the outside. Everyone told her she lost weight and looked great. Jacqueline knew something was not right but did not know how to g…
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In episode 32 Jacqueline and Kevin have a conversation about negative comments thoughts and feelings. We discuss different ways to try and overcome negative comments from others. We talk about how it is important to look within yourself when you find yourself feeling a little down from some comments that someone else made toward you. It is not easy…
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In episode 31, we talk all about not being so desperate to change, that you will do anything that anybody else is doing to see changes in yourself. Jacqueline started a new journey on WW and is doing great. She has however been getting a lot of messages from others telling her that they are joining WW because of her success. While Jacqueline is hap…
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Episode 30 is a conversation surrounding Jacqueline's progress with binge eating disorder recovery and weight loss. Many people and therapists included don't believe that recovery and weight loss are possible at the same time. After a recent discussion away from the podcast, we both decided that sharing Jacqueline's recent success would bring great…
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In Episode 29 we have a conversation about resolutions, wrapping up 2020 and starting 2021. As we finish up what has turned out to be the crazy year of 2020 we can easily fall into the traps of thinking and feeling like this past year has been a failure because you have not reached all of the goals/resolutions that you had set at the beginning of t…
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Episode 28 is an episode talking about feeling like a failure because you haven't achieved your goals and aren't where you want to be regarding your weight loss. This is a topic affecting many people because the end of the year is quickly approaching. 2020 was a year that has changed the way that so many people carry out their daily lives and we fo…
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Episode 27 is the start of Jacqueline sharing about her skin removal journey. Jacqueline starts an in-depth conversation about her skin removal journey that has her sharing not only the physical complications that excess skin was causing but the mental struggles that followed because of that same excess skin. We talk about the possibility of avoidi…
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We are right in the middle of the Holiday Season, with that comes stress for many people for various reasons. The holidays can be an especially troublesome time for those on a weight loss journey. In episode 26 we discuss a few causes of this stress as well as some tips to help make the holiday season a little less stressful. Jacqueline shares abou…
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Everyone goes through a case of the Monday Blues from time to time. In Episode 25 we share 5 tips to overcome that negativity that surrounds Mondays. We think that using a positive mindset and outlook is key to making the most of your Monday and getting the most out of the week ahead as well as reaching your big goals. If you have any Questions, Su…
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Episode 24 is a little bit of a different type of episode for us. Jacqueline did an Instagram live with iEarnLife and they asked her some questions that we thought brought great value and wanted to share the interview with all of our listeners here. If you would like to know more about the brand you can check out their website www.iearnlife.com. If…
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Episode 23 covers goal setting and using S.M.A.R.T. goals to reach a larger overall goal. Jacquline shares about her journey and how using this specific type of goal setting helped her achieve her tremendous weight loss success as well as how she is still using this type of goal setting. Smart goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, a…
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In Episode 22 we share some tips to help live a healthier overall lifestyle. We came up with these tips to answer the frequently asked question of how to lose weight. We both feel that weight loss is part of seeking better overall health. Jacqueline came up with these tips to help with living a healthier life and these tips may also help you to los…
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Join us for Episode 21 as we talk about some of the hardest things that Jacqueline had to face on her weight loss journey. Some of these things are things that Jacqueline has found ways to overcome and some of these things she still fights daily. We discuss how she fights self-anger and guilt, especially regarding weight gain. We also dig deeper in…
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Episode 20 is another Q and A style podcast where Jacqueline answers her most asked questions about actually starting her weight loss journey and what it was like to start the path of losing weight. Jacqueline goes in-depth in talking about what program she used to get started and why she thought that was the best program for her at that time. She …
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