Author: Desiree.Angelica

Struggles. Pains. Stalls. This journey has provided no shortage of the above. I have had days I've struggled to stay on track, pain in my hips and joints from a rapid weight loss and exercising more than I ever have, and the most frustrating has to be the stalls. Struggles I am no where near… Continue reading Struggles. Pains. Stalls.

Can I tell you all something? Of course I can, it's my blog. 😂 Anyway. . After having a few off days a couple weeks ago, the past two weeks have reaffirmed how thankful I am for this tool. How amazed I am with the little things I didn't realize I was missing out on.… Continue reading Amusement Park Rides; Sign Me Up

I have always vowed to be open, real and raw with my journey. 98% of the time I am positive and good at finding my motivation and smiling through the challenges. That other 2% is BRUTAL. Today, for whatever reason, has been one of those mentally challenging days. I have mentioned before that I have… Continue reading July 4th, 2018

The picture above is the same day. . . The one one the left was after my 5.4 mile walk. The one on the right was before. Before I went for my walk I was dreading it. I mean DREADING it. I was off work to go with friends but the weather changed those plans… Continue reading June 20th, 2018

Inspiration. We all pull it from somewhere. A friend, a celebrity, someone we've never met online or sometimes we pull it from those little people who call you aunt(ie). Those little faces who you know in some way, shape or form, look up to you for friendship, guidance and love. The little bugs that you… Continue reading June 13th, 2018

It's insane to me that we live in a world where ANY woman of any size, shape, cultural background, hair color, tattoo covered, etc. are made to feel that they are not beautiful. Who came up with the beauty standards that we as a society have bought into? And why have we bought into them?… Continue reading June 7th, 2018

I had my six month follow up with my surgeons office today. It went better than I could have ever dreamt. I am officially down one hundred and forty pounds from my highest weight. And all of my labs came back in a good range so I am not deficient in anything which is so… Continue reading May 23rd, 2018

Today is my six month surgiversary! I am in total disbelief that six months has come and gone since I was able to receive this tool. Some days that tool is my best friend and other days it is mentally my absolute worst enemy but I am a so thankful that I have it on… Continue reading May 5th, 2017

Let me take a break from focusing on weight loss and VSG surgery to discuss the effects of positivity in our every day lives. Stress, heartache, pain, bad days, rude people, over thinking, anxiety; these all wear on us daily and can sometimes shift our focus from all the blessings we have in life. These… Continue reading April 21st, 2018

Let me be honest for a second; working out sucks. For those rare and strange creatures who enjoy it and look forward to it, I admire and commend you. I am not one of those majestic creatures. But I have to work out. My VSG surgery was not a fix all, and I prepared myself… Continue reading April 15th, 2018