Category: Authentically You
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Wednesday
I’ve seen this new theme called “Wordless Wednesday”, well, I’m never “wordless” but this post will be fewer words than most. Enjoy! 1999. Good Lord! Follow me here, on Instagram or Facebook. It’s a journey.
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Myth vs Reality
WLS isn’t the answer for everyone and there are a lot of myths out there. Here is my opinion on those myths, some are my real reality. I have always said I would be raw and honest here and on my online forums. Here it is… Myth: “You didn’t need weight loss surgery to lose…
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WLS Wins
This process, this surgery, this life wasn’t easy. The decision to move forward and the results of that decision haven’t been the “easy” way to reach this goal of mine. There were struggles prior, after and currently. But there have also been wins. Skinny! A word that has NEVER been associated with me or said…
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Who Are you? Finale
It’s an age old question isn’t it? Not to mention it’s a hard question as well. Who am I? Well of course we all wear different hats and have different titles, but do those define us? Are there things about us that would surprise those that know us best? I have been asking my self…
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Who Are you? Part 2
It’s an age old question isn’t it? Not to mention it’s a hard question as well. Who am I? Well of course we all wear different hats and have different titles, but do those define us? Are there things about us that would surprise those that know us best? I have been asking my self…
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Who Are you? Part 1
It’s an age old question isn’t it? Not to mention it’s a hard question as well. Who am I? Well of course we all wear different hats and have different titles, but do those define us? Are there things about us that would surprise those that know us best? I have been asking my self…
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Words
Words are a powerful thing. They can lift one up or tear one down. Be careful with them, as they are a great and powerful weapon. Throughout history words have been used for good and for evil. Well when you’re the “fat” kid or the “fat” friend, they can be devastating. Words have always had…
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Transformations
My transformation has been a long one. And it’s hasn’t only been physical. When I first decided to have WLS (weight loss surgery) I was frightened, but not the way you would think. It wasn’t the operation part that scared me, it was who was I without my fat to protect me. Just like when…
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Little Changes Equal Big Results
One of the most liberating moments through this incredible journey has been giving myself the permission to do things in smaller increments. Making those changes and doing them on a smaller scale makes it a habit. Exercise: If you are like me you have always thought that if you aren’t working out for an hour…
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Stepping Forward in Faith
I’m crazy nervous. So, I met with the dietitian and the social worker a couple weeks ago. First I will tell you that I was scared to death to meet with these two people. I thought I was going to be judged for a whole slough of items. From weight to diet to food journal entries…
My Journey’s My Own 