When being too woke becomes toxic
And for the record, I didn’t need any more toxicity in my life. But as with many things I have endured in my life, I had to learn the hard way. Going through something that was pretty much life or death made me re-evaluate where I was channeling all of my energy. I was angry…
I’m a vegetarian… not necessarily by choice though
Only a handful of people know what I have been through health-wise over the past couple of months. It’s been a lot and I will open up about it one day, but right now I am not ready. Hell…it’s still a lot to comprehend. Just know that I am good right now, not out of…
2020 Goals!!!
In a previous post, I talked about what I learned in 2019 and how I plan to proceed going forward. I usually don’t speak too much about what I want to do and where I want to go. I’ve always been a private person about everything. However, this journey I’m on is teaching me to…
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…
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,…
Real Talk: How to prepare yourself for bariatric surgery – Step 1
I’ve had so many people ask me how I got prepared for my surgery and how I’m dealing with it now. Did I have to do a pre-op diet? How did I make it through the pre-op diet? How did I mentally and physically prepare? How did I make it through the recovery period? What…
Step 2…Find out what works for you!
Now we’re onto step 2. Hopefully when you get to this point you’ve already identified what you want to improve about yourself and set out a plan of action, or in some cases a plan of attack. Now it’s time to find out what works for you. When you find out what works…it makes it…
I didn’t take my meds for FOUR DAYS! Here’s what happened…
Not only a huge mistake, but a terrible one at that. There was no reason for me not to take them; I just didn’t feel like it. If that’s not the most ridiculous thing to say, but I can admit when I F up! Here I am trying to help people learn to live their…