Love After Weight Loss: Marriage, Intimacy & Transformation

Teresa and Tonya UNPLUGGED

Teresa and Tonya UNPLUGGED
Love After Weight Loss: Marriage, Intimacy & Transformation
Sep 19, 2025 Season 4 Episode 17
BBNL MEDIA

In this heartfelt episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa Gallegos and Tonya Spanglo dive deep into the realities of marriage, love, and partnership after massive weight loss. With two completely different perspectives—Tonya celebrating over 30 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart Bobby, and Teresa embracing newlywed life after finding love later in life—their stories shed light on the challenges and joys of building relationships through transformation.

From navigating body image changes, intimacy after weight loss surgery, and shifting household routines, to finding balance when partners are on different health journeys, Teresa and Tonya keep it raw, real, and empowering. They share vulnerable moments about confidence, sex, emotional connection, and rediscovering joy in long-term partnerships, proving that love can evolve, strengthen, and thrive at any stage of life.

Key Topics Covered:

  • How weight loss transformations impact marriage dynamics
  • Building intimacy and confidence after plastic surgery
  • Balancing different lifestyles and eating habits in marriage
  • Rediscovering love, fun, and passion in long-term relationships
  • Honest conversations about sex, routines, and connection
  • Why self-love and acceptance make for stronger marriages

🎙 Whether you’re newly married, celebrating decades together, or preparing for love after transformation, this candid conversation will inspire you to see marriage as a journey of growth, resilience, and joy.

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Episode Artwork Love After Weight Loss: Marriage, Intimacy & Transformation 55:31 Episode Artwork Tonya’s Next Surgery: Preparing for Arm and Thigh Lift with Dr. Vinaya Rednam 51:05 Episode Artwork Plastic Surgery Survival Guide with Mavi (Part 2) 1:06:48 Episode Artwork Plastic Surgery Survival Guide with Mavi (Part 1) 54:15 Episode Artwork Countdown to Surgery: Teresa’s Breast Transformation with Dr. Charlie Chen 42:52 Episode Artwork Losing 190 Pounds: Scott’s Journey from Self-Hate to Self-Respect 33:13 Episode Artwork When Pain Comes Back: Navigating Setbacks After Weight Loss Surgery 57:10 Episode Artwork Turning Pain into Power: Cooking, Healing, and Owning Our Journey 41:14 Episode Artwork Summer Survival Guide for Bigger Bodies: Real Talk, Hacks & Healing 51:06 Episode Artwork When Food Becomes a Weapon: Childhood Trauma, Body Image & Breaking Free 39:15 Episode Artwork It’s Not Your Weight—It’s Your Mindset: Why Transformation Starts Inside 39:39 Episode Artwork Why Mindset Is Everything: Mental Health, Food Addiction & Long-Term Weight Loss 57:21 Episode Artwork Transform Your Life in the Kitchen: High-Protein Chaffle Recipes & Real Talk on Weight Loss 39:33 Episode Artwork From 406 Pounds to Marathon Mindset: Mannie Stewart’s Radical Transformation 57:30 Episode Artwork How Weight Loss Transformed Our Lives: From Negativity to Intentional Living 45:56 Episode Artwork Inside the Weight Loss Journey: Mindset Shifts, Plastic Surgery, and Building a Supportive Community 32:16 Episode Artwork Sheri Arcuria’s Weight Loss Journey: From Childhood Struggles to Bariatric Surgery and Personal Transformation 46:00 Episode Artwork Stephanie Bariatric Warrior: From Chronic Illness to Community Support and Advocacy 42:15 Episode Artwork Weight Loss Journey Essentials: Favorite High-Protein Snacks, Tools, and Tips for Everyday Success 43:28 Episode Artwork Healing Body Image Through a Weight Loss Journey: Letting Go of Insecurities and Embracing Self-Worth 34:23 Episode Artwork Cooking in the Kitchen for Weight Loss: Transform Your Mindset and Meals 30:58 Episode Artwork Teresa’s Wedding Journey & the Power of Weight Loss Transformation 42:32 Episode Artwork The Pressures of Weight Loss: Overcoming Fears, Transfer Addiction & Lifestyle Changes 46:11 Episode Artwork How Weight Loss Transformed Our Lives: Overcoming FOMO, Social Struggles & Confidence Challenges 37:16 Episode Artwork Mastering Portion Control on Your Weight Loss Journey 36:07