Punching Above Your Weight: Recent Episodes
Chris Hughes
Dietitian Chris Hughes delves into the backstories of his clients. He's passionate about helping people achieve their health goals. He knows there's often more to weight loss than just move more and eat less. It's so much more than that.
Josie left Australia to travel to the US immediately after finishing school. She entered a toxic relationship that wreaked havoc on her physical and mental health.
With most of Josie's support network thousands of kilometers away, Josie explained how she turned to food for comfort.
Tune in to hear how Josie overcame such adversity while raising two young children, and has now made fitness her passion.
If you want to connect with Josie you can find her here at https://kickstartperformance.com/ or directly on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/josey.ferris
They're the difference between losing, maintaining or gaining weight, however, understanding what they are, how much you need, and even more challenging, how many you're actually eating, is a nightmare.
The trick is to not get too bogged down on the exact numbers you read when it comes to calories. Paying no attention to them at all can also be problematic.
This episode is designed to give you the basic understanding you need to make informed choices and meet your health goals, whatever they may be.
Chris Brine experienced what no child should have to endure at the tender age of 15.
Battling a crippling illness that robbed him of his prime adolescent years, Chris's weight more than doubled. This lead to other problems that took years to overcome.
Tune into hear how Chris overcame these obstacles, and is now on a path of helping others find their way.
In this episode we meet an amazing guy who has an inner strength rarely seen.
Aaron has overcome major trauma in his life. If ever you're lying in bed making excuses not to train, or eat healthy, after hearing this episode, you will channel Aaron Osheroff.
Such an amazing guy who has not let life's challenges hold him back.
When the local Big & Tall store no longer had clothes that could fit Jim, he knew just how low he'd sunk.
Wanting to die, Jim went to his local doctor to seeking help regarding the depths of his depression. Jim's doctor gave him a prognosis of 6 months to live. This triggered a journey that now has Jim inspiring others around the world. You can find Jim by clicking the links below:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YwyUtf-pqNabfm-kcMaUg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimhittmotivate
Email: jimhittmotivate@gmail.com
Luke Smith's life had hit a crossroads. He'd lost a close friend to cancer, and then with a new partner and young child, had more than just himself to think about. He set off making changes that transformed his life. Join us for episode 15 of "Punching Above Your Weight" to learn what those changes were, and how he maintained them.
Tune in to hear Alex Wojo's battle with disordered eating.
After being named National Baseballer of the Year, Alex's baseball career looked promising. After securing a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Alex was struck down by injury. Alex trained himself back from rehab, where in the process he achieved a physique he had longed for. For the first time in his life Alex had the ever elusive six-pack. This became problematic, as Alex's baseball career stalled and his ability to maintain the picture perfect physique, had to be balanced with the rigour of the 9-5 lifestyle. Listen to Alex's journey where he descibres the depths he reached in order to maintain his physique. Developing an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise, Alex's behaviours put his health in danger. In this podcast Alex describes what he learnt from this journey, and how his experience has shaped his life and now his dedication to helping others. If you wish to connect with Alex, you can contact him at the following links.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/241866840198372/user/100000465291426 https://www.facebook.com/groups/289021566110903/ Instagram: @alexwojonutrition
Kelly Glionna 108 pound (49kg) weight loss effort started at the age of 49 after her last child left home. Kelly soon discovered that she had not taken care of herself over the last 20 years, instead catering to the needs of her loving family. This is Kelly’s two year journey of weight loss, learning what works and what does not.
Mary T Prenon in her hilarious book called “I’m Lazy and I Love to Eat”, describes her journey through 19 years of searching for weight loss success. Spoiler alert: She found it. Tune in to learn from Mary’s Pearl’s of Wisdom.
Dacia Sil Yang, an American born teacher living in China, describes the battle she endured with mental health and the subsequent weight she gained through a change in medication and mood. Tune in to hear what Dacia went through, and what she did to turn it around.
Deb Friel describes the roller coaster battle she has had with her weight, starting from the tender age of 15, when a family member made a comment about her weight.
Listen to Hannah’s identity crisis from when she stopped competitive swimming and began an unhealthy binge eating habit. Hannah’s worked on her mental health with exercise. She thankfully learnt that exercise is to feel good and not to burn off junk food.
Bodies come in different shapes and sizes, but we don't come into terms with it's beauty from the get-go, there is a lot of self-understanding and growth that is often needed to get there. But is it more than just the body you were born with? Can your environment directly affect your weight and diet, too? Being the third of seven siblings, Helen Al Hariri shares her insight between the correlation of the environment she was in and her weight. Join Dietitian Chris Hughes as they discuss Helen's inspiring story of her weight journey and the struggles of motherhood through her years.
Luke has yo yo’d his entire life. His battle with food addiction is laid bare in this episode where he discusses his regret at having had weight loss surgery, and the social impact of having a food addiction and weight loss surgery.
Becc uses mindset techniques and changes daily habits to lose half her body weight. Listen to this motivating and inspiring story.
How a manifested self-hatred morphed into anorexia nervosa from a really young age. Listen to this very honest recount of Steph's journey and how this affected her mental health.
- Trigger warning as this podcast talks about sexual abuse
Listen to Helen's story. How devastating moments in her childhood led to a lifetime weight battle. How a moment in time changed the direction of her life.
Can you relate to having parents that make you eat everything on your plate? Ali talks to Chris about how her mum would pile up her plate plus the consequences from her dad if she didn't finish her food. Find out how this has affected Ali's weight over her lifetime.
A medical condition at 13 years old, saw Tracey put on 25 kgs in a short time. Tracey details her journey from dealing with bullying, escaping domestic violence and surviving as a single mum. Since having gastric sleeve surgery and finding a new life partner, Tracey has a new lease on life. Listen to her story as told to dietitian, Chris Hughes.
Join dietitian Chris Hughes as he uncovers the life story of Warren Maltby. Find out how Big Bloke got to 200kgs and what he's doing now to combat this weight battle. He talks candidly about his sex life and how his weight affects this aspect of his marriage.