Alright y’all, here we go! This is me right now. It’s not what I want to be, so I’m working on that!Today is the start of a new beginning in more ways than one. I have said in the past that it’s a “new beginning”, but have always had the mindset that I’m never starting …
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Trusting the process…
8 week post op update: There is a reader question at the end, so if you get that far, please provide some encouragement/incite for me! I skipped my 6 week follow up post, because there wasn’t much to report. The healing process has been going pretty smoothly. Having never had surgery before, it’s hard to …
The time has finally come…
I’m going to put a few updates all in this entry as to get me caught up to date a little quicker. Thankfully, most updates after surgery are pretty short. 4/6/2023:Weight: 170.5Bra: 38 DDD Reduction surgery day 4/7/2023!Things I remember from day of surgery…Surgery was scheduled for 12:00pm. At 10:19am, I received a call from …
A new path has been paved…
Hi, everyone! I’m back with a new direction…sorta, and I am so happy that you are here. So many of you have followed me for years, and have been a huge support in not only helping me make my decision, but also offering so much love, prayers and support! At least the first few posts …
Weights and measures: June 2021
“It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, but a good amount of it actually is.” – Unknown SW: 162.7 lbsWEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 147.8lbsOverall weight LOST: 15 lbsOverall inches LOST= 13.25″ It’s been one of those months (Or two or three.). It has not been all rainbows. Stress can really do a number on your brain and your …
Weights and measures: May 2021
“We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” – Helen Keller SW: 162.7 lbsWEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 148.4 lbsOverall weight LOST: 14.3 lbsOverall inches LOST= 11.75″ “We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” Helen Keller was correct. We can literally do anything if we …
Making the right decisions to get the desired results
SW: 162.7 lbsWEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 149.5 lbsLOSS: 0 lbsOverall loss= 13.2 lbs “If today you are a little bit better than you were yesterday, then that’s enough.” – David A. Bednar I can’t remember if I have posted that quote before, but at this moment in time, it rings true. As you can see, I took …
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Your starting point is wherever you are.
“Begin anywhere.” – John Cage SW: 162.7 lbsWEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 151.1 lbsLOSS: 0 lbsOverall loss= 16.2 lbs John Cage said it best. Short, sweet and to the point. In the fitness and weight loss journey, you can literally start from anywhere…near or far. You can start at the beginning with a finish line in mind. You …
Staying on track through unexpected trials
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger SW: 162.7 lbsWEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 146.5 lbsLOSS: 0 lbsOverall loss= 16.2 lbs When it comes to unexpected trials that pop up, it can be extremely hard to stay the course. …
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Weights and measures: January 2021
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. – George Bernard Shaw – SW: 162.7 lbsWEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 147.9 lbsLOSS: 0 lbsOverall loss= 14.8 lbs It’s true, life is about creating yourself. I have spent many days since probably 1998 trying to find who/what I thought I should be. I may never be the …
Going from fluffy to fit & fabulous! 