This podcast with me (April), my daughter Alia, and best-selling author of The Calorie Myth, Jonathan Bailor, is an honest interview regarding calorie-counting, childhood obesity, and the emotional costs of being overweight.
But we’re not just here to talk about the problems–we’re here to discuss the solutions.
As you listen, you’ll hear Jonathan interview Alia (age 15) about her experience losing more than 20 pounds and 9 inches around her waist by “going SANE” (SANE is an acronym to describe the kinds of foods most likely to prevent obesity and diabetes). Along the way, Alia and I share our stories and our hearts, and talk about what’s really going on in the minds of children–and adults–who want to lose weight.
Our story (further detailed in the post, How I Stopped Starving Myself–and My Daughter) is one that I am positive will resonate with many people around the world–because although we sometimes feel isolated when we’re struggling with weight loss, this is one of the most common problems facing our society (though it doesn’t have to be).
If you’ve ever counted calories and diligently exercised without seeing results, struggled with body image issues, felt concerned about developing diabetes, or lacked confidence because of the size of your body, you are not alone.
And, I might add, you need to listen to this podcast.
Show Notes
Click here or on the image below for the written transcript:
Thank you thank you 🙂 what a wonderful story and podcast!
Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story! I was so touched by your bravery, honesty, and the positivity you shared. Especially with your mother-daughter relationship- what a beautiful thing. I hope to have that relationship with my daughter one day.
And as someone who is passionate about nutrition, I wish to share your story and your passion with the whole world. 🙂
Thanks for your comment, Brandi! So glad to hear that you are passionate about nutrition, as well. This is SUCH a new thing for us, but we feel grateful to be part of a community who cares about physical health. Alia and I are thrilled to share our story, and we would so appreciate your help spreading the word!
Thank you for sharing such a personal story! I can relate on so many levels. Hearing about your success is so inspiring! I have a question for Alia– you mentioned watching your siblings eat the same things you were eating and feeling like it wasn’t fair that it didn’t effect them the same way it effects you. That’s exactly how it was for me growing up! How did you overcome that way of thinking? I assume your siblings eat things you choose not to eat now, and you likely see your friends eating things that don’t line up with the SANE program. Does it seem unfair still? I want to experience all the happiness you and your mom have found, but still feel little pains of jealousy as I watch people around me eat anything they want.
I am so excited about this new website! Thank you!!
Great question! Marie, Alia and I are going to put this on our podcast list. She has a lot to say about this. 🙂 Essentially, it doesn’t feel unfair to her anymore because she is so happy being SANE, and she knows that her kids will be healthy in the future because of what she is doing now. When you’re not hungry, and when you’re eating food you know is going to help your body, there’s no room for jealousy. 🙂
I love this! You both are amazing! We have been doing better at eating so much more veggies than before. As for completely going sane? Haven’t got there yet. Have you noticed much of a change in your grocery bill?
Thank you, Jeannette! We have decided to invest more in our monthly grocery bill, but there are lots of ways to keep the costs down while still being SANE. One quick example is nuts and seeds. Macadamia nuts are very SANE, but they’re also very expensive. Sunflower seeds and almonds are also SANE, but less expensive, so we make a trail mix with those and keep lots on hand. (Much more coming on that in the SANE Families program, if you want to join us!) https://learndobecome.com/sanefamilies Thanks for listening to the podcast, and congratulations on eating more vegetables!!
If I ever decide to lose 15 pounds, this is the podcast I will remember. 🙂
xoxoxo
Since this podcast was produced 6 years ago, is sanesolutions.com the same now as it was then?
Hi Connie! I think the book “ The Calorie Myth” is a great place to start. I still eat that way and love it! Not sure on the SANE platform right now, as I think they have shifted more into neutraceuticals.
Thank you for sharing this story. I had a similar one with my oldest daughter around 3rd grade (about 15 years ago). We tried changing eating habits and increasing exercise, but the weight didn’t go anywhere, and we were also buying clothes in women’s dept. I remember having similar dr conversations about eating less and exercising more. Fast forward to her and I just a couple years ago finding a similar program to SANE (1st Phorm) where the eating styles are familiar when I read through your information. Post college it is easier to get in more movement and take time for oneself. I am sharing SANE’s outline with my middle daughter (still in college) who has also struggled as she is less likely to follow any food tracking, so I actually think the strategy outlined here is one she COULD follow and see some success.
Thank you for the information, always learning.