Yelena Kibasova of MoreThanMyWeight.com is a 16-year bariatric post-op and NASM-certified personal trainer who provides coaching for bariatric patients at every stage of their journey. She is an award-winning writer and public speaker who passionately advocates for access to obesity care. You can find her content across all social media platforms at @morethanmyweight.
Yelena is dedicated to making fitness accessible; she teaches virtual Zumba and strength training classes that are equipment-free and perfect for beginners. When coaching her clients for weight loss, regain, or maintenance, Yelena draws from her personal experience, education, and evidence-based research. Her coaching plans focus on improving physical, mental, and social well-being without the cycle of yo-yo dieting, guilt, or shame.
Yelena shares the ups and downs of her weight-management journey with humor and honesty. She also speaks at conferences, including Bariatric Connect, ObesityHelp, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), and WLSFA.
"Maintaining my weight loss strongly depends on accountability. I share my journey with the world by blogging, posting on social media, speaking at conferences, and attending local support groups. I openly share my journey with my coworkers and fitness students. That’s what my personal accountability looks like." - Yelena Kibasova, WLS & GLP-1 Advocate
Connect with Yelena Kibasova:
Website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
ObesityHelp: Articles, Profile
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Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time Slot: 7:00am – 7:30am
No equipment? No problem! Join Yelena, a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, for bodyweight strength. In this class, we will use our own bodies to create resistance against gravity. This class is open to all levels, from advanced to beginner, and can even be done seated.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time Slot: 1:15pm – 2:00pm
Join Yelena Kibasova as she shares insights from her 16-year weight loss surgery (WLS) journey as she dives into how she moved from the active weight loss phase to weight maintenance. In this session, she gives an honest look at some of the biggest obstacles she faced on the path to maintenance. Yelena will discuss weight regain, habit changes, relationship dynamics, and the importance of committing to regular physical activity. Get ready for a motivating and inspiring first-hand look at the journey to sustainable maintenance!
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