S2, Ep25: How Much Are Women Really Spending on Weight Loss?

Episode Description

In this episode of Weight There’s More – Get the Skinny with Sue & Kim, we are talking about the money women spend every year trying to lose weight — and why so many still feel frustrated, stuck, or like they are starting over again.

From weight loss shots and surgery to supplements, restrictive diets, gym memberships, meal plans, apps, challenges, protein products, and quick fixes, the cost adds up fast.

The U.S. weight loss market was estimated at $135 billion in 2025, including health clubs, and women continue to be a major part of the weight loss conversation. CDC data has shown that women are more likely than men to report trying to lose weight, and women also make up about 80% of bariatric surgery patients.

But here is the real question:

After spending all that money, are women getting the one thing they actually need — a simple, realistic, sustainable strategy to keep the weight off?

Sue and Kim discuss how easy it is to invest in the next diet, next product, next shot, next supplement, or next program without ever learning how to build daily structure, consistency, confidence, and long-term maintenance habits.

This episode is not about shame. It is about awareness.

Because women are not failing because they have not spent enough money.

Many have already spent thousands.

What they need now is a strategy that fits real life.

S2, E24: Cholesterol and Diet

In this episode of Weight There’s More – Get the Skinny with Sue & Kim, we’re talking about cholesterol, diet, and why keeping tabs on your numbers matters more than you may think.

After a recent health scare Kim experienced last week, we’re diving into what happened, what it taught us, and why paying attention to cholesterol levels can be an important part of protecting your long-term health. We’ll share our personal experiences, the role diet and lifestyle can play, and why routine check-ins with your doctor should not be ignored.

This conversation is a reminder that healthy living is not just about weight loss — it’s about awareness, prevention, and taking care of the body you’re working so hard to maintain.

Tune in to hear what happened, what Kim learned, and why this episode may be the nudge you need to check in on your own heart health.

Disclaimer: We are not doctors. This episode is based on our personal experiences and opinions. Always consult your medical provider for guidance about cholesterol, medications, diet, and your health.

S2, Ep23: Kimberly Rook’s Gastric Bypass Journey

In this episode of Weight There’s More – Get the Skinny with Sue & Kim, we welcome special guest Kimberly Rook, a mother of two from Palos Hills, Illinois.

Kimberly has been a hairstylist for 20 years and owns her own on-site bridal hair and makeup business. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, her children, and making fitness part of her lifestyle.

Kimberly joins us to share her personal journey with gastric bypass surgery. After having surgery on October 27, 2025, she has lost 55 pounds so far and is opening up about what led her to make the decision, what the process has looked like, and the challenges she has faced along the way.

She also shares why having a strong support system is so important — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

This is a real, honest conversation about choosing change, navigating the mental side of weight loss, and learning how support can make all the difference on the journey.