Tatiana Santiago never considered herself slim, but for a long time, her weight stayed within the normal range. However, in 2020, her life changed. The loss of her child was a real shock to her, and she began eating to ease her pain. By the end of the year, Tatiana’s weight had surpassed 200 kilograms, and she found herself caught in a vicious cycle of stress, overeating, and lack of motivation. She hadn’t realized how much this lifestyle had taken over her, until the day she looked in the mirror and no longer recognized herself.
At that moment, she decided to make a change. The first step was movement. She started with long walks and then enrolled in swimming. Little by little, she began to enjoy exercise, and her body responded positively to the new habits. The second step was to give up unhealthy foods, even though she had enjoyed them. She eliminated prepared meals and carb-rich foods from her diet.
The results came quickly. By January 2023, Tatiana had lost nearly 100 kilograms. But she then faced a new challenge: doctors diagnosed her with fatty liver disease. This was a wake-up call for her. Despite her success, her body needed a radical treatment. Tatiana agreed to undergo gastric bypass surgery. After the operation, she continued her healthy lifestyle.
She started exercising six times a week. When she returned home after all these changes, her family didn’t recognize her at first. Tatiana Santiago now weighs 75 kilograms. Today, she looks at herself proudly in the mirror and has finally learned to love herself.
