The Weight Of It Podcast

On this week's episode we have Ms Keeks, a project manager by day and fitness enthusiast by night! In this eye-opening conversation, we learn how an unhealthy obsession with growing her glutes, very quickly became a form of idolisation. Kiki shares with us how she overcame this through prayer whilst also sharing gym stories and her new attitude towards health and fitness. Let us know how you found...

On this week's episode we have Karin Young - my therapist! In this thought provoking conversation, she shares some of the reasons people struggle with health and fitness whilst also exploring the impact of culture, childhood and our belief systems. Karin also opens up about her experience of OCD. Due to the sensitivity of the conversation, I urge listeners to be mindful in the comment section and...

Welcome to 'TheWeigh-In' this is a monthly segment where I bring my fitness group chat to your screens! Join us as we touch on the topics that can sometimes impact our fitness journey's all whilst keeping it REAL and RAW. This week's topic is DATING AND WEIGHTLOSS. We discuss 'happy weight', making good food choices whilst on dates, and the impact of having supportive/un-supportive partners (plus...

On this week's episode we have Eni, a personal trainer and project manager! She shares her thoughts and opinions on fitness trends, social media opinions and fitness within the Black community. Let us know how you found this episode in the comment section! Topics discussed: - Ozempic - Fitness within the community - Social media commentary - Balancing fitness with a 9-5 ----- CONNECT WITH THE POD:...

On this week's episode we have Collins Nwaogu, an ex-American Footballer and also our first male to join the pod! He shares how it felt to always be the "big" guy, the impact of playing a professional sports and how to balance health and fitness whilst also caring for his Mum. Topics discussed: - Sports - Fat loss - Overcoming weight-related comments - Body confidence ----- CONNECT WITH THE POD: I...

On this week's episode we have Gabby aka Seikellasworld, a beauty, health and lifestyle content creator! She shares her fat loss journey, undergoing the gastric sleeve, being a plus-size model and more! Topics discussed: - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Fat loss - Yo-yo dieting - Body confidence and plus size modelling ----- CONNECT WITH THE POD: Instagram: @theweightofitpod https://www.instagram.com/th...

🩷 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 🩷 On this week’s episode we have the lovely @melinalifts_ , a Mother and a gym lover that shares her journey of balancing both motherhood and fitness! She shares how she overcame post-natal depression and how she prioritises her health and fitness for both her and her son! ⭐️ Topics discussed: - Parenting styles ⁃ Pregnancy - Balancing responsibilities ⁃ Weight lifting as a...

On this week's episode we have Magnimise (Deborah), the glute builder coach! She shares her motivation for fitness, overcoming health challenges and the pros and cons of being a Black fitness influencer. Topics discussed: - The importance of eating properly - HPV/Cervical Cancer - The way men view your body - The fitness industry ----- CONNECT WITH THE POD: Instagram: @theweightofitpod https://www...

On this week's episode we dive into the surgical experience with @ gelly.co.uk . Rianne shares her dilemma of wanting to get more surgery vs. doing things the natural way. Topics discussed: - Cosmetic surgery - Restrictive dieting - Relationships with food Follow me and my guests on socials! Host: @runwithrose Rianne: @ gelly.co.uk ******************************************************************...

ok so guys this episode is a little different… let's talk about love! i'll be the first to admit that my initial weight loss journey did not start in the most healthiest of ways or with the purest of motives. In this episode I share with you all how being honest with myself, starting therapy and getting closer to God truly helped me to change my heart posture and start healing (from something I di...

On this week's episode I'm joined by Shevonne Williams, a CBT Therapist who gives us insight into eating disorders and the toxicity of the fitness industry, whilst also sharing her own experience of gaining weight after years of trying. Topics discussed: - Eating disorders (namely Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa) - Being "skinny" in the Black community - Discipline - The psychology of fitness/weightl...

On this week's episode I'm joined by the lovely @aishaaaxox who shares her experience of being a first time mum and navigating her health and fitness journey. Aisha shares with us her reasons for wanting to improve her health and her thoughts on getting a mummy makeover surgery in the future. Topics discussed: - Pregnancy - Post-partum - Surgery - Pregnancy workouts - C-section Follow me and my gu...