Living in a world saturated with "ideal" body types, it can be challenging to find the confidence to truly embrace and love your own.
From the powerful "slim-thick" era of the '70s to today's glamorized "Georgia peaches" aesthetic, Black and brown women have often been taught their bodies are only ideal if they conform to one of these options.
If you carry a few extra pounds around your waistline, you might feel as though you don't measure up to trending body type standards. This is why I've invited my guest, Brittney Gio, to share her body positivity story.
It's important to love the body you're in and embrace your uniqueness. Listen to her journey on how she lost 150 pounds for inspiration.
Meet Britt Don't Quit
- Brittney Gio is the founder and CEO of Britt Don't Quit Motivation. She's a healthcare entrepreneur, mindset coach, and motivational speaker.
- Britt Don't Quit Motivation was born from Brittney's realization about the limited health resources available during her early days in the healthcare field. After taking out a loan and growing tired of working for someone else, she decided to start her own business.
- Her weight loss journey is a testament to her strength and confidence, teaching women to never give up on themselves.
Taking Back Her Power
- Five years ago, Brittney was struggling with fertility issues. She soon realized that she couldn't conceive because she had diabetes.
- Recognizing how much her health was suffering made her want to take back control. She found a nutritionist and therapist who could help her understand her triggers.
- Now, she has a healthy and wonderful 19-month-old baby, all thanks to combating her food addictions.
- Even though she admits to being a "quitter" growing up, she developed an alter ego thanks to her brother. This helped her build the confidence she needed to get through big challenges.
- Along with a nutritionist, she hired a trainer and started doing HIIT workouts. Those 5 AM workouts helped her find the perfect time to focus on herself, rather than trying to fit in evening sessions.
Internal Change from Weight Loss
- For years, Brittney struggled with confidence due to her home environment and weight issues. Having parents who didn't help boost her self-esteem contributed to her negative mindset.
- Going from 300 pounds to 150 pounds, she noticed everything started changing mentally. Realizing what made her depressed allowed her to piece together what was holding her back from her weight loss goals.
- During the mentally challenging days, she found that having a strong support system, especially from her husband and her faith in God, also helped her push through.
"The biggest thing on the journey is fighting the thought that you want to quit." - Brittney Gio.
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Resources
- Follow Brittney on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Visit Britt Don’t Quit Motivation to learn more about the business.
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