From Woman's World · Lisa Maxbauer, Cailey Griffin · · 1m
Brianna Baker Lost 100 Pounds Using BookTok
Brianna Baker lost 100 pounds by combining audiobooks with WeaponUp sword-fitness classes.
In brief
Brianna Baker lost 100 pounds by combining audiobooks with WeaponUp sword-fitness classes. Brianna Baker lost 100 pounds by using BookTok-inspired audiobooks and WeaponUp sword-fitness classes. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Her weight loss journey
Brianna Baker, a California public school teacher, lost 100 pounds in 15 months.
“I was fearful i would n't feel confident and strong again.”
BookTok inspired her
Brianna joined a BookTok book club to read fantasy audiobooks while walking.
“Walking and hiking while disappearing into my favorite fantasy audiobooks gave me mental peace.”
WeaponUp classes helped
WeaponUp sword-fitness classes combined kung fu and yoga for strength training.
“Something just clicked when i tried weaponup i was reading about these incredibly strong female characters and then getting to embody some of that same energy in my own life.”
Mental shift first
Brianna prioritized herself through exercise, shifting from discipline to natural habits.
“Because i genuinely loved what i was doing consistency stopped feeling like discipline and started feeling natural.”
Nutrition changes
Brianna focused on how food made her feel rather than calorie counts.
“Instead of asking how many calories did i burn i started asking how does this make me feel.”
100-pound loss
Brianna dropped from 275 to 175 pounds in 15 months, changing her wardrobe size.
“I was not just reading about strong female main characters anymore i felt like i was training alongside them.”
How to start
Try audiobooks with strong female characters and WeaponUp classes for weight loss.
“I stopped chasing the idea of losing weight and started becoming stronger.”
Her advice
Brianna recommends focusing on strength and feeling good rather than weight loss.
“I stopped chasing the idea of losing weight and started becoming stronger.”
The key point
Brianna Baker lost 100 pounds by using BookTok-inspired audiobooks and WeaponUp sword-fitness classes.
