I bought my first pair of jeans in 7 years!
Actually, I bought two pairs of jeans. And if you could care less or wonder what the big deal is…🖕🏽! I could have worn jeans before surgery but you know I am going to keep it real with y’all. There were many reasons why I hadn’t worn jeans in years. One…because of my small waist…
Eating to live or living to eat?
I get many questions about my bariatric surgery, but one that I get asked all of the time is…Why do y’all talk about food so much? Usually, the question is left at that, but we all know what they want to say. Food is what put you in the situation to get weight loss surgery…
The blessing outweighs the curse…Part 2
Dealing With People. Yes…I’m in my feelings, yes I’m ranting and yes I’m venting! On my journey to become a better person, I’ve noticed that those who you bring into your life; can also bring you down. Our desire for companionship, friendship…whatever you want to call it, seems to draw us more to people that…
The blessing outweighs the curse…Part 1
The worse THINGS that could’ve happened to me is revisiting my popcorn addiction, my love for Starbucks and Upper Cup Coffee…but the absolute worse thing to happen was me being able to not only shop off the rack, but also to have options and of all places the clearance rack. I’m way too much of…
Turning 40…Still under construction
Dog! I’m about to be 40! This year! Grant it…at the end of the year but still…it’s seriously just around the corner. Lord willing I make it! I remember getting ready to turn 20 and excited that it was even more closer to me being 21. Then I remember turning 30 and thinking…okay…30…she’s cute…I can…
Getting through the liquid stage…
The first two stages of the bariatric diet right after surgery are called the clear liquid stage and the full liquid stage. During both of these stages which can last up to 2 months…or longer, depending on how your surgeon has your diet set up; is where you will lose a huge majority of your…
Dining out after bariatric surgery…
Since I let it be known that I had bariatric surgery, I get asked so many questions, and I love it! One of the questions I get hit with all of the time is, Do I still go out to eat? If I do…what do I eat? To answer the first question…of course, I go…
Back in the day…Pt. 2
Growing up in Columbus, Ohio I’ve seen a lot of stores, places and things come and go. I know people older than me have seen many more comings and goings than people my age have. I just want to visually reflect on these places that we miss. No explanation should be needed as to why…
Living with mental illness…it’s normal…
…and don’t let anyone tell you differently. If you’ve been diagnosed with any mental illness please take a moment to congratulate yourself. And know that it’s okay! It’s okay!!! You not only made the first step to getting help, but you knew there was something going on, maybe not right with you and went to…
What to know before you have weight loss surgery
Regardless of what anyone tells you…weight loss surgery is not an easy way out. It’s not cheating or any other negative thing someone may tell you. Don’t let that brainwash you into possibly looking into something that can not only change your life but also prolong your life. F#%$ what anyone else has to say,…