Tatyana Santiago never considered herself thin, but for a long time her weight remained within the normal 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, bulimia attacks, and apathy.
She didn’t even realize how depressing this lifestyle was until one day she looked in the mirror and recognized herself. It was then that she decided to change everything.
The first step was physical activity. She started with long walks, then swimming lessons. Little by little, she fell in love with exercise, 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 a new problem soon arose: doctors diagnosed her with fatty liver disease.
For her, it was a wake-up call. Despite her success, her body needed radical surgery. Tatyana agreed to undergo gastric bypass surgery.
After the surgery, she continued to lead a healthy lifestyle. She now works out 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 herself in the mirror with pride and has finally learned to love herself.
