Tatiana Santiago never considered herself thin, but for a long time, her weight remained within the norm.
In 2020, her life changed. The loss of her son was a real shock for her, and she began eating to ease the pain.
By the end of the year, Tatiana’s weight surpassed 200 kilos, and she found herself trapped in a vicious cycle: stress, binge eating, and apathy.
She hadn’t realized how much this lifestyle had taken hold of her until the day she looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize herself. That’s when she decided to change.
The first step was physical activity. She started with long walks and then joined the pool. Little by little, she learned to love movement, and her body responded positively to her new habits.
The second step was eliminating unhealthy foods, even if she enjoyed them. She eliminated processed foods and foods high in carbohydrates from her diet.
The results were immediate. By January 2023, Tatiana had lost almost 100 kilos. But a new problem soon arose: doctors diagnosed her with fatty liver.
This was a wake-up call for her. Despite her successes, her body needed radical intervention. Tatiana agreed to gastric bypass surgery.
After the operation, she continued her healthy lifestyle. She now exercises six times a week.
When she returned home after all these transformations, her family didn’t even recognize her at first.
Today, Tatiana Santiago weighs 75 kilos. Now she looks proudly in the mirror and has finally learned to love herself.
