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
When Pain Comes Back: Navigating Setbacks After Weight Loss Surgery
In this raw and deeply honest episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya open up about something many in the weight loss community are afraid to talk about: what happens when the pain comes back—mentally, emotionally, and physically.
They reflect on recent setbacks, chronic pain, shame around regain, and what it feels like to revisit old habits after surgery. Teresa shares her personal experience with inflammation, weight fluctuations, and physical pain that triggered emotional spirals. Tonya opens up about the guilt of not doing “enough” and why success isn’t just a number on the scale.
This episode goes beyond food and fitness—it’s about self-forgiveness, finding your way back when you feel like you’ve “messed up,” and learning to love your body through the struggle, not just the glow-up.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- What it really looks like when chronic pain returns after surgery
- The shame around weight regain and body image setbacks
- Why “doing everything right” doesn’t always give instant results
- How to break the cycle of guilt, inflammation, and emotional eating
- The importance of giving your body grace through pain
- Reframing success: why maintenance is a win too
- Support, self-talk, and staying grounded when things feel heavy
📲 Follow & Connect:
Follow Transform Your Life Podcast on Instagram: @transformyourlifepodcast
Follow Tonya: @takingmylifebackat42
Follow Teresa: @transformingteresamarie | TikTok: @transformingteresamarie
