"The hard time is where you create the skill to overcome the thing so that you can move on with your life and become the person you've always wanted to be.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her journey of losing nearly 100 pounds and placing second in a national bikini competition. She details the struggles she faced, including unhealthy weight loss attempts, financial stress, and self-acceptance issues.
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Timestamps:
(01:03) - Desire to lose weight in high school
(02:01) - Unhealthy habits, extreme weight loss attempts
(04:26) - Finding motivation and support to continue weight loss
(08:17) - Struggling with self-acceptance, financial stress
(09:06) - Preparing for bikini competition, dealing with insecurities
(11:00) - Achieving unexpected success, realizing personal growth
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