Tatyana Santiago never considered herself slim, but for a long time, her weight remained within a healthy range.
In 2020, her life changed. The loss of her son was a real shock, and she began eating to cope with the pain.
By the end of the year, Tatyana’s weight had exceeded 200 kilograms, and she found herself in a vicious cycle of stress, bouts of bulimia, and apathy.
She didn’t even realize how depressing this lifestyle was until one day she looked in the mirror and recognized herself. That’s when she decided to change everything.
The first step was physical activity. It started with long walks, then swimming lessons. Gradually, she fell in love with movement, and her body responded positively to her new habits.
The next step was eliminating unhealthy foods, even the ones she loved. She gave up processed foods and carbohydrates.
The results were immediate. In January 2023, Tatyana lost almost 45 kilograms. But soon a new problem arose: doctors diagnosed her with fatty liver disease.
This was a wake-up call for her. Despite her success, her body required radical intervention. Tatyana agreed to undergo gastric bypass surgery.
After the surgery, she continued to lead a healthy lifestyle. She now exercises six times a week.
When she returned home after all this transformation, her family didn’t even recognize her at first.
Today, Tatyana Santiago weighs 75 kilograms. Now she looks at her reflection with pride and has finally learned to love herself.
