I can't believe I am even here to discuss being 1 year post op Duodenal Switch. I've sat down to write this a few times, but every time I've tried, I find myself choking up on the tears. This journey started long before I landed on any operation table. The time it took to get... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing that truly gets under my skin, it's the misinformation that exists at large about intentional weight loss. I grew up in the late 80s straight on through the 90s. I am a product of Slim Fast, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons ads. I will never forget the amount... Continue Reading →
There's a lot of ups and downs after weight loss surgery. Besides the obvious weight fluctuating, there's the adjustment to a new body. Today I'm chatting about how shopping for clothes has changed for me post duodenal switch surgery! https://youtu.be/DRizGmaPsWo
Whew, yes you read that right, Duodenal Switch surgery is upon me; like tomorrow! By the time you read this it will be 2 days after said surgery. I'm writing this one day before the big day because I wanted to get my heart and mind clear about all that's going on. If you don't... Continue Reading →
I know that I've been very transparent with my weight loss surgery journey; even the less celebratory parts. Or what most view as less celebratory, like regaining during Covid. However, I promised myself to be transparent thru this process because I know it's a matter many fat people ponder at some point. Whether it's pressure... Continue Reading →
Many of you know that I am on my journey to weight loss surgery; specifically VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy). I've been sharing on my social media what my progress has been since I began. Today I'm sharing my latest vlog detailing how my very last required nutritionist visit went. Check it out! https://youtu.be/j6W8HxHn-AE
Non- scale victories are a way to track your weight loss or fitness goals without focusing on the number on the scale. Non-scale victories can be anything from your stamina increasing, clothes fitting differently, strength increasing etc. One of my non-scale victory goals back in October was to actually go in the store and shop... Continue Reading →
If you're familiar with the "plus community" then you are familiar with how diverse the opinion of intentional weight loss is. The plus community is made up of an array of belief systems some of which are vehemently against losing weight on purpose. In this video today I'm "weighing in" with my opinion! https://youtu.be/IPntv-UE7Z4
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