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…
I bought pants out of Forever 21…
I have a confession. It had been a goal of mine to buy a shirt and pants out of Forever 21. The only reason it was a so-called goal is that for years I wasn’t able to fit anything out of that store unless it was an accessory…I’m just saying. It seems that I’ve been…
2019 Wrap-up…The year of lessons learned and growth
I believe every day should be looked at as a new start and a brand new beginning. If we are blessed to wake up the next day we better make it worth it. So what does that say for the new year? The same exact thing in my opinion. I look at it that way…
Bariatric patients…TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!!!
One of the most annoying drawbacks of having bariatric surgery is that you have to take vitamin supplements for the rest of your life. I guess this same logic goes for anyone who is lacking in certain nutrients. It becomes a part of your daily routine, at least it should, but it can also become…
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…