“The biggest part of this journey wasn’t watching the numbers on the scale drop… it was discovering a love for myself that I didn’t have before, and then having the privilege to share that with other people.”
For years Grace Guilliams dealt with her health issues by… not dealing with them.
Like so many coaches I’ve spoken to on this show, Grace (known as @GraceGoingDownDown to almost 100,000 followers on TikTok) struggled with her weight for most of her life.
She recalls coping with this through avoidance - avoiding the scale, avoiding taking photos - and resigning herself to the belief that healthy living is for other people.
This all changed during the pandemic, when Grace describes hitting her “rock bottom.” She fell into unhealthy patterns that eventually took a major toll on her mental and physical health, and forced her to face the struggle she had avoided for years.
She knew she had to change, but didn’t know what to do. When she discovered she could qualify for weight loss surgery, it seemed like the only option.
But Grace didn’t go to the consultation right away. She made a deal with her parents and agreed to try a few lifestyle changes before fully committing to surgery - and she still assumed not much would change.
Fast forward to today, and Grace is down 70 pounds without surgery. More importantly, she inspires thousands of people every day with her message of radical self-love and her shining example that we’re capable of so much more than we think.
In this episode, Grace shares how she learned to eat better and still satisfy her sweet tooth, why walking can be the best foundation to hit any goal, and why if she was able to find success - you can too.
Better by the Day is produced by WayBetter, the app that makes health and fitness fun with new group challenges starting weekly.
To join a challenge, download WayBetter in the App store.
“The biggest part of this journey wasn’t watching the numbers on the scale drop… it was discovering a love for myself that I didn’t have before, and then having the privilege to share that with other people.”
For years Grace Guilliams dealt with her health issues by… not dealing with them.
Like so many coaches I’ve spoken to on this show, Grace (known as @GraceGoingDownDown to almost 100,000 followers on TikTok) struggled with her weight for most of her life.
She recalls coping with this through avoidance - avoiding the scale, avoiding taking photos - and resigning herself to the belief that healthy living is for other people.
This all changed during the pandemic, when Grace describes hitting her “rock bottom.” She fell into unhealthy patterns that eventually took a major toll on her mental and physical health, and forced her to face the struggle she had avoided for years.
She knew she had to change, but didn’t know what to do. When she discovered she could qualify for weight loss surgery, it seemed like the only option.
But Grace didn’t go to the consultation right away. She made a deal with her parents and agreed to try a few lifestyle changes before fully committing to surgery - and she still assumed not much would change.
Fast forward to today, and Grace is down 70 pounds without surgery. More importantly, she inspires thousands of people every day with her message of radical self-love and her shining example that we’re capable of so much more than we think.
In this episode, Grace shares how she learned to eat better and still satisfy her sweet tooth, why walking can be the best foundation to hit any goal, and why if she was able to find success - you can too.
Better by the Day is produced by WayBetter, the app that makes health and fitness fun with new group challenges starting weekly.
To join a challenge, download WayBetter in the App store.