Shedding the shame and keeping it off-Journey through weight loss challenges

One of the greatest challenges to making progress with our goals is the idea that we can have it all. This episode explores the importance of being able to focus on one thing at a time and not spreading yourself thin to the point of becoming ineffective. I share about my personal experiences with trying to do too many things at the same time and the drawbacks it caused me. As a final note, this is my last episode, atleast for a while as I have come to the realisation that the need to focus is where I am at in life and a few things have to take a back seat, even those that are dear to my heart like this podcast. Atleast for now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Over the years I have had a lot of experiences with dieting and have learnt a lot from the experiences. I share about what I learnt, how it helped me and my recent shift from not wanting anything to do with changing my eating habits because of past pressures to now recently re-engaging with weight watchers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

This episode looks at ways of addressing the pressure that people sometimes place on themselves to lose weight when its time to go back home. Often there is a fear of judgment from family and friends about extra weight that one may have gained. We explore a more authentic way of living.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Today we explore the idea that despite the message that has been put out there, one size really does not fit all. This is something that can instil shame as people strive to fit into a predefined mould only to be disappointed when it does not work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

This episode looks at the impact that weight struggles can have on your general mood and the helplessness and hopeless that accompanies depression when nothing seems to be working for you. You are encouraged to change the way you approach your struggles and learn to focus on being kind and compassionate towards yourself. I explore parts of the song I wrote at a time when I was extremely depressed about my weight-Deep waters.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

In this episode I explore the thoughts and feelings that can often come up when people say things to you that do not line up with what is truth to you. Particular focus is on moments when people comment on your 'weight loss' at a time when you know you have gained weight.  Do you go along with what they are saying to please them or do you speak up. Sometimes people can impose their own values and beliefs and you have to make a decision about how you are going to handle that.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to your goals and found yourself not able to make any progress. Well in today's episode we look at the role that waiting to make resolutions of some sort can actually hinder progress to our goals. There are many reasons we can come up with for why we are not able to do what we want. Instead of trying to psych yourself up as a way of motivating yourself to do things, how about you resolve to take action instead. Forget the resolutions, just do something, anything. Movement is just that, movement.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

I am a strong believer that differences should be celebrated and not looked down upon. Many people spend a lot of their time comparing themselves to others and trying to be someone else. This episode is about exploring the idea that you are unique and that's a wonderful thing. When you stop comparing and start valuing your unique self then you truly begin a path to authentic living.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Have you ever stopped infront of the mirror to tell yourself how much you like yourself? In this episode we explore the relationship you have with yourself, all of yourself. For some this is more natural and for others it's a very uncomfortable experience. Learning to like yourself goes a long way in shaping how you engage with the world. Changing how you see yourself will change your life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

This episode looks into the role that we  play as parents, aunties and adults in the lives of our children, daughters, nieces and even boys. At times we can project our own fears and insecurities onto the children and in turn instil feelings of shame by how we talk about food and exercise. Looking at the role that we play differently can have a positive impact if we are more aware of the things we say or do.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Have you ever been confused by a saying? Well, for me this is it; "Everything in moderation". Today we explore the meaning of this saying and how it can impact the way that you relate to food and even exercise.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

In today's episode I want to talk about Diets and how they sometimes just don't work. This is an area I have always found challenging and one thing I have learnt over time is that the challenges I faced were really due to my reasons for pursuing the diets in the first place. Although I was interested in health and fitness, I was heavily influenced by my need to not feel shame and that was the driving force behind me doing various diets.  Catch me on email at hopelivescreations@gmail.com if you have any specific questions or comments for me.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Words are seeds. The things people say matter. The things people say can cause wounds and leave scars that last a lifetime. In this episode I continue to explore some experiences that served to install shame and had a lasting impact. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Every now and then we get to a low point in our lives when we feel helpless and powerless about change. This episode explores the contents of a letter that I wrote to FAT at a time when I felt defeated, victimised and overwhelmed by my experience of being overweight. It looks at the reasons why we sometimes feel shame even apart from the opinions or actions of other people.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Words are seeds. The things people say matter. The things people say can cause wounds and leave scars that last a lifetime. In this episode I explore some experiences that seemingly didn't mean much but had a lasting impact on how I saw myself as they installed shame. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message

Welcome and an Introduction to the podcast. This is a platform for women who have struggled with their weight and felt shame about it.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unami-magwenzi1/message