A Lighter Body, A Louder Voice: What We Gained by Losing almost 200lbs [S2E8]

We lost almost 100 pounds each—but spoiler alert: we didn’t magically become perfect humans. In this laugh-through-the-tears episode, Paddy and Belinda unpack the wild, wonderful, and downright weird things that happen after weight loss.

From squeezing into Paul Mescal-style O’Neills shorts to Belinda strutting around in mustard mini skirts (with a zip, obviously), we share what’s changed—from food guilt to fashion fits—and what still hits us hard (hello, body image baggage and funeral rosary anxiety).

Paddy revisits a letter he once read on The Biggest Loser and reflects on the pressure to be “fixed.” Belinda speaks about showing up for herself and finally not caring if she ever steps on a scale again. We talk about protecting our peace, ditching cold shoulder tops, and finding joy in a full-fat ice cream with syrup and a flake—without spiralling into self-hate.

This episode is full of big laughs, deep sighs, awkward honesty, and hard-won freedom. If you’ve ever felt less-than, tried to shrink yourself, or wondered what it might feel like to finally take up space—this one’s for you.

P.S. We’re not fixed. But we’re f***ing free.

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Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes.

None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare.

We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists.

Find Paddy Here:

•Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy

•TikTok: @adoseofpaddy

Find Belinda Here:

•Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠•TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bells.mj.insights

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