I Guess I’m an Adult Now...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just winging this whole “being an adult” thing… same. In a digital landscape filled with perfectly curated content, join Chizi Duru as she unpacks the messy, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic realities of growing up. From the lies we were told about adulthood to the sneaky ways trauma shows up in everyday life, nothing is off-limits. Expect deep convos, unfiltered rants, words of faith, wisdom, and the occasional mental breakdown (because, let’s be real we’ve all been there).
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I Guess I’m an Adult Now...
My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21
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Nobody warns you about the moment you see yourself in a photo and barely recognize the person looking back.
In this episode, I'm getting completely unfiltered about my body — the weight gain cycles, a sugar addiction that nearly tipped me into pre-diabetes, and the honest conversation I had to have with myself before anything actually changed.
This isn't about chasing a body type or caving to outside pressure. It's about getting real with yourself, understanding your body, and building habits that actually stick. If you've ever felt stuck in the same cycle with your weight, your cravings, or your relationship with food — this one is for you.
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction:
01:47 - External Pressure: Nigerian Culture & Body Commentary
02:35 - Reframing Your Mindset Around Body Image
05:19 - What Do You Actually Want For Your Body?
08:17 - The Pregnancy Planning That Changed Everything
09:54 - Finding Your Own “Why” For Fitness
10:33 - Safety & Survival As A Fitness Motivator
13:43 - My Weight Loss Journey Through The Years
17:03 - My Sugar Addiction Problem
20:29 - What Is A GLP-1 & How It Works
26:50 - My Current Fitness Routine (Trainer, Boxing, Barre & Lifting)
30:12 - My Current Nutrition Approach (Meal Prep, Protein & Fiber)
34:00 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways
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Watch more on Video:
The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️
I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01
https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c
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Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB
An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09
https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc
There's more for Season 2⬇️
Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12
https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d
Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11
https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5-
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