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Published Mar 28, 2023

Wendy Taquino

Join Wendy Taquino as she shares her remarkable journey from gastric bypass surgery to embracing intermittent fasting, transforming her health by conquering emotional eating, understanding personal triggers, and utilizing data-driven methods for a sustainable lifestyle change.
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  • Vulnerability

    Wendy Taquino's journey highlights the power of embracing vulnerability for personal growth. She shares how understanding the research behind shame, notably through , helped her process her experiences and find healing. Wendy reflects on how her weight served as a coping mechanism, providing a sense of safety and distance from others 1.

    It kept people at an arm's length. I could hide there. I hid in my clothes. I hid, you know, all of that.

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    This realization was crucial in her journey, allowing her to shed not just physical weight but emotional burdens as well.

       

    Success

    Celebrating milestones has been a significant part of Wendy's intermittent fasting journey. She proudly shares her achievement of fitting into size six pants, a testament to her dedication and perseverance 2. Wendy emphasizes the importance of trusting the process, as she did during her "no weigh November," which helped her maintain her weight and confidence 3.

    I'm stepping off a scale for the whole month. I'm gonna do a no way November and trust the process.

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    These celebrations and practices have reinforced her commitment to a healthier lifestyle.

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