Episode 052. That delicious holiday food and drink has tipped my scale and today I reveal how much weight I gained over Christmas. What I didn't expect was to be overcome with shame and embarrassment and that's exactly why I've brought this topic to my podcast.

Why are we ashamed of weight gain? How can we lose weight in a healthy, non-extreme way, embracing that all good things take time?

Today I explore just that, as I share with you a little bit of my past when I first was slapped with what I call "fat and skinny standards", and that first time I realized people look and judge each others bodies. (why do we do that?)

I didn't expect my memoircast to go in the direction of body-positivity, but I'm riding the wave of what's current for me and I'm also seeing more and more it's an area of womenhood that I want to unify and speak hope.

I'd love for you to message me on Instagram @marijanel and tell me why you think people carry shame to talk about our weight gain.

Enjoy the show!

00:00:00 Intro 00:00:59 What I gained over Christmas 00:02:08 I beat myself up about a number 00:04:13 I threw it to the wind 00:06:56 the beautiful reaction of the body 00:09:32 old triggers 00:10:25 I'm going to burn it 00:12:13 not fat or skinny mindset 00:14:06 I was called Chicken Legs 00:15:34 quite a rude awakening 00:16:00 the Oprah show 00:18:16 making slight adjustments 00:19:06 examples we're setting 00:20:10 willing to make sacrifices 00:21:06 Daring Greatly 00:22:06 Closing