26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler

26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler

Released Thursday, 24th July 2025
Good episode? Give it some love!
26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler

26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler

26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler

26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler

Thursday, 24th July 2025
Good episode? Give it some love!
Rate Episode
List

Meet Debra Fowler, a 48-year-old nurse from North Carolina who went from hiding in the back of photos to confidently stepping on the scale each week. Her incredible 82-pound weight loss journey began with a powerful wake-up call at a funeral where she realized denial wasn't working anymore.

In this raw, honest conversation, Debra shares how she tried everything—from calorie counting journals to meal replacement programs—before finding what actually worked. She opens up about the shame of eating candy in secret, the physical pain that made walking unbearable, and how GLP-1 medications finally gave her the control she'd been desperately seeking.

What makes this story special: Debra's 15-year-old daughter became her workout accountability partner, and now they're crushing fitness classes together three times a week. From spinal fusion surgery to finding joy in getting dressed again, this episode proves that getting healthy isn't about perfection—it's about finding what works for YOUR life.

If you've ever felt stuck, judged by doctors, or wondered if you're "broken," Debra's story will remind you that you're not alone, and it's never too late to take back control.


Click Here to:

Donate Your Weight & celebrate your weight loss victories!

(Donate $1.00 for every pound you lose to help fight hunger. 100% of proceeds benefit a food pantry near you!)


Follow along on all your favorite platforms as we try to make #Boerne, the #HealthiestSmallTown in Texas!

https://interrupthunger.org/
"Lose Weight while Feeding the Hungry"

Contact us:
jollie@interrupthunger.org

@InterruptHunger Facebook
@InterruptHunger Instagram
@InterruptHunger LinkedIn

Show More
Rate
List

From The Podcast

More than 73% of Americans have overweight or obesity, while more than 12 % have food insecurity. America is getting heavier, sicker, and more isolated from each other every day. Interrupt Hunger’s motto, MOVE EAT GIVE, reflects our belief that virtually every problem in America could be fixed if we took better care of ourselves and took better care of each other.Welcome to Interrupt Hunger's MOVE EAT GIVE podcast, where we talk with experts in Exercise Is Medicine, Food Is Medicine and Food Insecurity. And understanding that knowledge isn't always enough to help you lose weight, every other episode showcases someone who's lost at least 10% body weight to share exactly how they did it.Interrupt Hunger is a 501c3 nonprofit, which helps you lose weight while feeding the hungry. Bring our free 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge and Donate Your Weight program to the places you live, work, and pray. We fund our mission with sales from our MOVE EAT GIVE bracelets and apparel. So please visit us at interrupthunger.org to show your support. 50 meals are donated for every item sold to the nation's largest hunger relief network. So you get to look good while feeling good. Shop MOVE EAT GIVE Bracelets & Apparel(50 Meals Donated for every item sold)Donate Your Weight(Celebrate your weight loss victories)12-Week Weight Loss Challenge(Fun & easy way to create healthy habits)https://interrupthunger.org/"Lose Weight while Feeding the Hungry"Contact us:Email: jollie@interrupthunger.org@Interrupthunger   Facebook  @InterruptHunger Instagram@InterruptHunger LinkedIn @InterruptHunger Twitter 

Join Podchaser to...

  • Rate podcasts and episodes
  • Follow podcasts and creators
  • Create podcast and episode lists
  • & much more
Do you host or manage this podcast?
Claim and edit this page to your liking.
,