
Rachel Reduces on losing 175 lbs and on being authentically herself while living each day a little healthier | Wake Up Bright Podcast with April Lauren
09/27/22 • 107 min
In today's episode, our guest Rachel Billy, also known as Rachel Reduces, shares how she lost 175 lbs, how she maintains it, talks about twerking at every size and being "authentically you" while growing better each day. This episode made me smile, laugh and get a little teary as I watched it back. I hope it brings a little joy to your day and as you listen to Rachel's story, you feel encouraged to go forward stronger.
Rachel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelreduces/
About the Podcast:
The Wake Up Bright Podcast exists to encourage, empower and motivate listeners to live and grow each day a little brighter! April Lauren, Co-Host Jenna, Guest Hosts and Guests will discuss a variety of topics such as: Fitness, Running, Weight Loss, Preparedness, Resilience, Homemaking, Motherhood and anything thing that may help us live each day a little brighter. A New episode will air every Tuesday.
April Lauren is a Content Creator and Yoga Instructor with a background in Communication and Operations Services. April’s YouTube channel grew as she started to share her slow and steady weight loss and fitness journey. Her goal is to lose weight by continuously improving her lifestyle and mindset... and by focusing more on what her body can do than on how she looks.
April Lauren has lost 99lbs so far on her weight loss journey and is training to run her first 5K. April is passionate about sharing stories that uplift individuals and communities and encourage others to live brighter and more intentionally.
To submit a topic or book requests, click here. To express interest in being a guest, click here.
All Business inquiries, email: [email protected] or visit https://www.wakeupbright.com
April Lauren YouTube Channel
The Wake Up Bright Podcast YouTube
April Lauren Yoga
In today's episode, our guest Rachel Billy, also known as Rachel Reduces, shares how she lost 175 lbs, how she maintains it, talks about twerking at every size and being "authentically you" while growing better each day. This episode made me smile, laugh and get a little teary as I watched it back. I hope it brings a little joy to your day and as you listen to Rachel's story, you feel encouraged to go forward stronger.
Rachel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelreduces/
About the Podcast:
The Wake Up Bright Podcast exists to encourage, empower and motivate listeners to live and grow each day a little brighter! April Lauren, Co-Host Jenna, Guest Hosts and Guests will discuss a variety of topics such as: Fitness, Running, Weight Loss, Preparedness, Resilience, Homemaking, Motherhood and anything thing that may help us live each day a little brighter. A New episode will air every Tuesday.
April Lauren is a Content Creator and Yoga Instructor with a background in Communication and Operations Services. April’s YouTube channel grew as she started to share her slow and steady weight loss and fitness journey. Her goal is to lose weight by continuously improving her lifestyle and mindset... and by focusing more on what her body can do than on how she looks.
April Lauren has lost 99lbs so far on her weight loss journey and is training to run her first 5K. April is passionate about sharing stories that uplift individuals and communities and encourage others to live brighter and more intentionally.
To submit a topic or book requests, click here. To express interest in being a guest, click here.
All Business inquiries, email: [email protected] or visit https://www.wakeupbright.com
April Lauren YouTube Channel
The Wake Up Bright Podcast YouTube
April Lauren Yoga
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April Lauren has lost 99lbs so far on her weight loss journey and is training to run her first 5K. April is passionate about sharing stories that uplift individuals and communities and encourage others to live brighter and more intentionally.
To submit a topic or book requests, click here. To express interest in being a guest, click here.
All Business inquiries, email: [email protected] or visit https://www.wakeupbright.com
April Lauren YouTube Channel
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The Wake Up Bright Podcast exists to encourage, empower and motivate listeners to live and grow each day a little brighter! April Lauren, Co-Host Jenna, Guest Hosts and Guests will discuss a variety of topics such as: Fitness, Running, Weight Loss, Preparedness, Resilience, Homemaking, Motherhood and anything thing that may help us live each day a little brighter. A New episode will air every Tuesday.
April Lauren is a Content Creator and Yoga Instructor with a background in Communication and Operations Services. April’s YouTube channel grew as she started to share her slow and steady weight loss and fitness journey. Her goal is to lose weight by continuously improving her lifestyle and mindset... and by focusing more on what her body can do than on how she looks.
To submit a topic or book requests, click here. To express interest in being a guest, click here.
All Business inquiries, email: [email protected] or visit https://www.wakeupbright.com
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