For a long period, Tatiana Santiago maintained a normal weight, although never considering herself little.
However, in 2020, a major change occurred in her life. In order to cope with the painful blow of losing her child, she began eating. Tatiana had gained almost 200 kg by the end of the year and was locked in a vicious cycle of stress, overeating, and apathy.
She didn’t understand how deeply she had sunk into this lifestyle until she looked in the mirror one day and saw that she didn’t recognize herself. At that same time, Tatiana decided to change.
The first step was to get moving. Before taking swimming classes, she started by going for lengthy walks. Tatiana’s body began responding positively to her new routines as she progressively learned to value movement.
The second step was to cut off her favorite but harmful foods. She cut out prepared dishes high in carbohydrates.
The results were timely. By January 2023, Tatiana had lost almost 100 kg, but she soon faced a new problem when doctors diagnosed her with fatty liver disease.
This served as a wake-up call for her. Despite her success, her body needed drastic treatments. Tatiana gave her consent for a gastric bypass.
Following the treatment, she continued on her road to recovery. Today, Tatiana exercises six times a week.
Her family barely recognized her when she returned home after all of these changes.
Tatiana Santiago weighs 75 kg at the moment. She now confidently looks herself in the mirror, having finally started to love herself.
