Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya
Transform Your Life with Teresa & Tonya is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that chronicles the personal journeys of two friends, Teresa and Tonya, who have dramatically changed their lives through bariatric surgery. With a focus on weight loss, wellness, and the ups and downs of life before and after surgery, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, expert advice, and supportive tips for those considering or navigating the path of weight transformation.
Each episode features discussions on topics ranging from the emotional aspects of weight loss and the importance of mental health to practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and navigating social situations.
This podcast is more than just a weight loss podcast; it's a community where listeners can find motivation, encouragement, and understanding. Whether you're curious about bariatric surgery, in the midst of your own weight loss journey, or looking for ways to support a loved one, Teresa and Tonya invite you to join them in transforming your life, one episode at a time.
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Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya
Summer Survival Guide for Bigger Bodies: Real Talk, Hacks & Healing
In this unfiltered and empowering episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya get real about what it’s like to survive—and thrive—during the summer months in a larger body. From rashes and sweat to pool parties and pressure, they share lived experiences, emotional breakthroughs, and the mindset shifts that changed everything.
They open up about how obesity made summer feel impossible, from painful abscesses to the fear of getting out of a pool in front of others. But this conversation isn’t about shame—it’s about radical honesty, tangible tools, and how to stop letting size dictate your season.
Whether you're dealing with heat-induced skin issues, struggling to stay active in the heat, or avoiding summer fun out of fear or self-consciousness, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to wait to live.
🔑 Key Topics Covered
- Summer skin issues: rashes, abscesses, and body odor—what no one talks about
- Pool party anxiety and how to take your power back
- Clothing hacks and shapewear to survive the heat
- High-protein summer recipes and refreshing hydration ideas
- Mindset tools to stop saying “I can’t” and start showing up
- Why the point of weight loss isn’t a number—it’s freedom
- Tips for early morning workouts, self-talk, and front-loading your day
- How to visualize the life you want—before you can physically live it
✨ Listener Favorites & Tips
- Biker shorts from Academy for anti-chafing comfort
- Hydroflex water packets from Devotion Nutrition
- Cottage cheese protein dips, Big Mac bowls & protein popsicles
- Morning walks for endorphins and mental clarity
- Traveling with your own cooler, chair, or step stool—no shame, only solutions
📲 Follow & Connect:
Follow Transform Your Life Podcast on Instagram: @transformyourlifepodcast
Follow Tonya: @takingmylifebackat42
Follow Teresa: @transformingteresamarie | TikTok: @transformingteresamarie
