If you've been a visitor to my blog, then you know that I recently moved. If you've recently moved as well or you're in the process of a move; you know how DAUNTING said process can be. Personally, my family and I opted for movers. It was a great idea in theory, but only when... Continue Reading →
Disordered Eating Doesn’t Magically Go Away with Weight Loss Surgery
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 →
#YouTube: Hip Replacement- FINALLY!
https://youtu.be/aNmn0FTHwbE Today I'm chatting about finally reaching my ultimate goal of hip replacement, what's on my agenda with business and how therapy is helping me be more intentional.Blog: http://atomic-temporary-80270484.wpcomstaging.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/a--j-podcastInstagram: @apybeautyllc
My Therapist Broke Up With Me
Breaking up with your therapist might seem like a weird thing to say; but I assure you it's not as weird as it may sound. Although a professional relationship, therapist-patient relationships have the unique component of an intimacy due to the nature of what gets discussed in sessions. A trust has to be built in... Continue Reading →
A Dream Deferred But Achieved!
20 years ago I was 17 years old and ending my summer vacation learning I was pregnant. An emotionally charged decision was made, and I dropped out of high school. All the ideas and notions I had of working in the legal field were put on the back burner to slow cook. The following year... Continue Reading →
YOUTUBE: Life After WLS – Finding Fashion
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
Schools Out, Work Began, And I’m Still in Business…Sort Of?
It was a mere 2 months ago that I was giving ya'll the dramatic update on my life. And now I'm back with some more, so let's get into it. I'll be honest, content creating whether on a blog or on another social media platform is stressful. I mean, if it's not an algorithm over... Continue Reading →