When I was a freshmen in high school I was a size 16. I can clearly remember when a boy I had a crush on made fun of me for being fat. It hurt. Just like all the times before that. I remember hating the way i looked, wishing i looked like the 'popular' girls.
When I turned 16 I started working, if I wasn't at school I was at work. I was active at my job, lifting and constantly moving. I switched from regular side to diet, had a salad for dinner every night on my break, no more snacking ...

Goal weight has been the enchanted spirit. It lulls me with its sweet song, and gently dance. I look at it, and long to be with it. To have my true love, the one thing I desire…. The ever so sexy goal weight, how I lust for the!!


Ok, maybe that’s the Hollywood version but, I know I’m not alone with the way the target number on the scale has been in my mind. I do push for it but understand health is my goal. I aim to reach it but, will not “cut corners” such as not eating ...

Hey gang,

I had my pre-op visit with my plastic surgeon this afternoon. I had to be at the hospital at 6AM tomorrow morning, I am scheduled to be off work for 8 weeks. I am looking forward to getting rid of my man boobs and pannus. The operation as I mentioned earlier will also cover muscle tightening and repair of two hernias.

Growing up heavy/obese, I was bullied and ridiculed for having breasts larger than girls in my classes.

I am trying to ...

When I first started this journey a year ago I remember thinking 'Ok, I'll set a goal weight and we'll see if I get there or not'. Even though I had seen numerous before and afters and other people's successes, I still didn't think it would work for me. Chalk it up to the countless times I had tried to lose weight and failed and never having been a normal weight since probably age 12. So I set 150 as my goal since it was a few lbs above the 'normal' BMI range for my height but not really thinking ...

I just got back from an unexpected vacation (surprised my Dad for his birthday) and I can't give justice through words how awesome it was. The victories were endless due to my sleeve surgery and progress. Here are just a few:
No stress on the plane worrying about the seatbelt not fitting. Pulled it tight with 6 inches to spare. Tray table folded down comfortably and I didn't have to jam it under my chest. Bought two new bathing suits with no issues. Played golf following the dress code (shirt ...