In this episode, I want to share my weight loss journey, which has spanned almost a year. I have been fully committed to achieving my goal and have managed to shed an incredible 70 pounds, which is truly remarkable. The journey began around 18 months ago when I finally acknowledged that something needed to change in regards to my weight. However, despite this realization, I found myself struggling to muster up the motivation necessary to take action. That's when I made the decision to enlist the help of a personal trainer named Jared, who happens to be located right here in Spokane. For approximately six months, I met with Jared on a weekly basis. While I genuinely enjoyed our sessions and his guidance, I couldn't help but complain about the physical discomforts I was experiencing, such as fatigue, headaches, and overall discomfort. The irony was not lost on me - here I was, paying for a personal trainer, and yet I wasn't actually seeing any tangible changes in my body. Our workouts consisted mainly of light exercises and stretches, but what really struck me was the depth of our conversations about life and the underlying reasons behind our actions. These conversations were incredibly impactful, forcing me to reflect on my choices and behaviors. However, at the same time, it was disheartening to realize that despite our deep discussions, there was no real push or pressure to make tangible progress. We would simply continue talking and engaging in minimal physical activity. As if this wasn't enough of a setback, whenever I would travel, I would fall back into unhealthy eating habits, undoing any progress that may have been made. This unproductive phase persisted for six months, and throughout that time, it felt as if there was no improvement or genuine progress being made. I was stuck in a cycle of complacency, lacking the necessary drive and accountability to truly make a transformation. However, little did I know that this was merely a stepping stone in my weight loss journey, and the changes that were lying in wait would be truly life-changing.