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Ep 17: Australian-based health coach shares 20 year weight loss cycle | Kerryn Sawyer
In this conversation, Kerryn Sawyer shares her transformative journey from struggling with weight and identity to embracing a plant-based lifestyle and becoming a health coach. She discusses the challenges she faced in her marriage, the impact of health scares, and the importance of self-regulation and emotional awareness in achieving lasting change. Kerryn emphasizes the significance of building healthy habits, listening to one's body, and breaking old patterns to foster personal growth and well-being.This was a great interview, and I think you'll enjoy this as much as I did. Enjoy listening in. We covered: - Kerryn's struggles with weight for over 20 years.- Her experience with a major identity shift after marriage.- Health scares, which prompted her to embrace a plant-based lifestyle.- The importance of self-regulation in eating habits.- A balanced approach to health, focusing on vegetables.- Listening to hunger cues is crucial for mindful eating.- Her 3-part system to build, break, and become a new person and permanently change your health. - Why hydration and sleep are foundational for health.- The importance of movement for maintaining a healthy weight.- Kerryn's coaching approach including breaking old patterns.- Awareness of emotional triggers is key to transformation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:16 Struggles with Weight and Identity05:14 The Journey of Transformation08:03 Marriage and Personal Growth11:00 Health Scare and New Beginnings14:05 Building a New Life in Australia16:57 The Corporate World and Weight Management19:57 Health Challenges in the 40s22:58 The Shift to Plant-Based Living25:56 Core Health Principles28:58 The Importance of Self-Regulation32:02 Breaking Old Patterns34:59 The Role of Coaching38:04 Building New Habits40:58 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysYou can learn more about Kerryn Sawyer and her work at the Plant Power Coach and how she helps women overcome binge eating and create a healthy relationship with their bodies below:https://www.theplantpowercoach.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/kerryn.sawyerhttps://www.instagram.com/theplantpowercoach/If you're a career-driven human over 40 who wants to use evidence-based exercise, nutrition, and psychology for your health, the VBL Podcast is your new health and fitness resource. Learn how to create a lean, strong, and healthy body in less time. Use practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in logic and experimentation. Every Friday, we share practical tips to build optimal health and strength in minimal time. Get free access to our 9-day body transformation course and newsletter below: https://www.veganfitnessredefined.com/newsletter-1Stay connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriel.zhanayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel.zhanay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-zhanay-522153147/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabriel.zhanay
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