Living Your Big Bold Life Podcast
Episode 38: Adoption, Autism, Intermittent Fasting and 100-lb. Weight Loss: Billy Flanagan’s Story
Billy and his wife, Rachel, yearned to have a child. Finally, after 12 years, they were blessed with the adoption of their daughter, Seeley.
Also at this time and after years of not prioritizing his health, Billy’s health was not in a good place. Their beloved daughter had also been diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol syndrome. Billy’s response to these family and life challenges was slow but consistent weight gain. Playing with his daughter was becoming more and more difficult.
After meeting a friend’s adult autistic daughter, Billy realized that Seeley was going to need him throughout her adulthood as well. He knew he needed to make a change and started his journey July 7, 2020. To date, has lost over 100 pounds. (So, in less than a year, he shed nearly one-third of his body weight.)
Billy is no longer short of breath and now has energy to keep up with Seeley’s energy and unique needs. And, he adds “I’ve been more able to be the husband my wife deserves too.”
Billy’s inspiring journey reminds us that prioritizing our health is not selfish. It allows us to give back—to our loved ones and to our world.
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