He Lost 200 Pounds Twice. Why This Time Feels Different w/ Jess Perreca Jr.

Send us Fan MailJess Perreca joins Ana Reisdorf to share his powerful personal story of obesity, massive weight loss, regain, bariatric surgery, and what finally feels different in this season of his life with GLP-1 support. He opens up about growing up with obesity, reaching nearly 600 pounds, losing more than 200 pounds twice, and the emotional patterns that kept pulling him backward. Jess also explains why one of the biggest changes hasn’t just been the weight loss itself, but the relief from pain, inflammation, and swelling that has made everyday life feel more manageable. This is an honest conversation about food noise, emotional eating, shame, persistence, and what it looks like to keep going even after setbacks. About Our Guest Jess Perreca Jr. is the creator of Time4Change365 and Everyday Ascend, where he shares an honest look at weight loss, mindset, and what sustainable change really takes. After reaching a high of 588 pounds, Jess lost well over 200 pounds, experienced regain, and recommitted to his health with structure, accountability, and transparency. His journey has included bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medication, and the ongoing mental battle with food noise, shame, and consistency that so many people living with obesity understand firsthand. A husband, father of two, and full-time IT professional, Jess now uses his platforms to encourage others to keep moving forward and become 1% better each day. Guest Links Instagram: @time4change365Instagram: @everydayascendco Website: everydayascend.comEpisode Sponsors: Harvest Snaps by Calbee America  and enter SNAPS15 at checkout for 15% off your order, now through June 30.Brello: A GLP-1 telehealth platform connecting you with licensed providers. Visit http://brellohealth.com to learn more.📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.