Author: Tahir Ali

Columbus, Ohio

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…

By Tahir Ali September 1, 2019 0

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…

By Tahir Ali July 20, 2019 0

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…

By Tahir Ali July 12, 2019 0

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…

By Tahir Ali July 8, 2019 0

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…

By Tahir Ali July 6, 2019 0

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…

By Tahir Ali May 11, 2019 0

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,…

By Tahir Ali May 11, 2019 0

Why I got rid of my Apple Watch

I’ve had my Apple Watch for 4 years…now what? I know…GET RID OF THAT BISH! No need to upgrade, no need to try another “smartwatch,” it’s just time to move on. It’s time to start detaching myself from much of the technology that I’ve come accustomed to. It honestly feels like my life has been…

By Tahir Ali May 4, 2019 0

Dear Nick Bosa…I’m not mad at you…Just stand in your truth!

As much as I love my Buckeyes, I’m not naive to the fact that bullshit happens in and around the program as it does it all of the top colleges. This post isn’t specifically geared to the Ohio State athletic system, especially the football team which brings in the most money. If anything…that’s what I…

By Tahir Ali April 27, 2019 0

Dear Daniel Caesar…

You know what y’all…I’m seriously exhausted. I was going to mention this little coon in my upcoming podcast, but I decided to delete it along with a few other topics that I just didn’t have the energy for. So…I found this YouTube video that summarizes up perfectly how I feel about this situation regarding Daniel…

By Tahir Ali March 23, 2019 0