Yesterday, after work during my 5k run in the park, I got passed by a gentleman who was literally walking faster than I was running. He was about a foot taller than me and he had an extremely LONG stride, but even after realizing that, there was still something else about him that stuck out... Continue Reading →
Changing your narrative can change your life, even if you don’t want it to…
Recently, I started a vlog series on my YouTube channel that is geared more towards my athlete side, instead of my planner side. I just do short little vlog updates, talking about what it takes to be a bariathlete, which is a term used for someone who has gone through bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery)... Continue Reading →
I am and always have been a bargain shopper…
Growing up, I learned that shopping at thrift stores and garage sales was the best way to make my money go the farthest. It was always a game every Saturday morning to go garage sale hunting with my Mom. Friday night she would make a map on a blank sheet of paper and we would... Continue Reading →
11 Years Post-Op & still going strong!
Today, April 12, 2018 is the 11th Anniversary of my Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. The photo above is the only comparison photo I am going to do this year, I will save the multi-view photo for my 13th year anniversary, that's my lucky (and favorite) number. I wasn't sure how I was going to celebrate... Continue Reading →
What’s In My Bag…
I decided it was time to share my love of all things Delfonics! A few weeks ago I was able to pick up some of the Delfonics small utility pouches for a really great deal. I have been fascinated with them since my adorable husband gave me the Orange Medium pouch late last year as... Continue Reading →
Goals vs. Resolutions…for 2018
A New Year's Resolution is a tradition, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their lives.
Looking forward to 2018…
2018 is looking much brighter than I ever thought it could, especially given the fact I started the last half of 2017 with the idea I was giving up the one thing I loved to do most in my life. But now, knowing I have new goals, new opportunities and I have the ability to CREATE whatever I choose, is pretty amazing.
