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This woman once tipped the scales at over 200 kilograms and could not stop eating. Tatiana Santiago was never the skinny type, but for many years her weight stayed within a healthy range. Everything changed in 2020 after the heartbreaking loss of her child. In the midst of grief, she turned to food for comfort and bold and intense emotional eating soon became her coping mechanism.
Reflection Creates a Turning Point
By the end of that year her weight had climbed past 200 kilograms and she found herself caught in a painful loop of grief, fatigue and constant overeating. One day she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and barely recognized the reflection looking back. That moment became a quiet turning point that pushed her toward change.
Movement Becomes Her First Step
Her transformation began slowly. She started walking for long periods and later added swimming to her routine. Over time she began to enjoy the physical activity and her body responded with bold and renewed energy. This early momentum helped her rebuild confidence.
Reshaping Her Diet and Lifestyle
The next step was changing how she ate. She eliminated processed foods and lowered her carbohydrate intake, letting go of some of her favorite comfort meals. Progress followed quickly. By early 2023 she had already lost nearly 100 kilograms and felt closer to the life she wanted.
A New Health Challenge Appears
Just as things were improving she faced another challenge with a diagnosis of fatty liver disease. Even after losing weight her health needed serious intervention. She made the difficult choice to undergo gastric bypass surgery. After the operation she continued her routine, working out six times a week and fully committing to her new lifestyle.
A Transformation That Surprised Everyone
Returning home after her recovery shocked even her family because her transformation was so dramatic that they could hardly recognize her. Today she weighs 75 kilograms. She feels proud when she looks in the mirror and has learned to bold and sincerely love the woman she sees. Just that
