Into Shape: Stories about losing weight

The Story Collider

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Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Performing Arts, Arts, Science

4.4 • 818 Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers share their less than straightforward paths to healthier lifestyles. Part 1: Asthma had always held Tara Turner back, but when the doctor tells her she’s officially “obese,” she decides to make a change. Part 2: Paul Aflalo struggles with the decision to get gastric bypass surgery. Tara Turner began her journey in the fitness industry over 20 years ago. She has dedicated her life to helping people achieve their fitness goals. Tara holds several national certifications including Group Exercise, Personal Training, Spinning, and Zumba. She is also a master trainer in teaching boxing, kickboxing and kettlebell and shares her knowledge with upcoming instructors. Tara encourages people to embrace their beauty, power and wisdom within their spirit, soul and body no matter what shape or size! Paul Aflalo is Replay’s artistic director. He is a storyteller and documentary producer. He creates narrative-driven pieces for film, radio and podcasts. Paul has shared stories across Canada and parts of Europe and the UK. His focus has always been to help others share the stories that need to be told. He is also fascinated by the human unknown, take a listen to his radio documentary about aphantasia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.2	A science story, huh? Is NYU scientists the... I felt a lot? I felt.
0:39.9	And I just thought, well, I figured it out. It was that golden moment.
0:42.4	Because science was on my side.
0:53.8	Hey, everyone. Welcome to The Story Clatter, where true personal stories about science help us to discover how weird and wonderful it is to exist in this world and be a human.
1:02.8	I'm your host, Mishayevsky, and today's episode is about weight loss. Something I feel like everyone and their mom is an expert on, which makes it really hard for
1:13.1	anyone to get a straight answer about exercise and dietary advice.
1:17.8	But the interesting thing about weight loss is science actually knows very little about
1:21.0	weight loss, diet, and all that fun stuff because it's actually really hard to study it.
1:25.8	But one thing we do know is that stories about getting healthier, losing weight, and getting
1:29.8	in shape are very listenable.
1:32.2	Like our first story from Tara Turner.
1:34.2	Tara is a personal trainer who began her journey in the fitness industry over 20 years ago.
1:38.9	Her story was recorded at one of our local New York spots, QED Astoria, and will be
1:43.3	relatable to anyone who's had a wake-up call
1:45.4	when it comes to their weight or health.
1:47.7	That, oh damn, moment,
1:49.9	where you gotta take stock of your life
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