Arthritis, miscarriage, and a journey of complete transformation
The Body Coach: Extraordinary PeopleShow Notes
TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage. To avoid this section, skip 08:57 - 12:08.
After the birth of his second child, Ryan was diagnosed with two debilitating autoimmune diseases.
However, when he realised he was the biggest he’d ever been, he decided to make a change and lost 5 stone in 2 years.
In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Ryan explains the traumatic events that led him to find comfort in food, the determination that turned him into a Team GB Triathlete, and how he tries to inspire his kids to be active.
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