Author: Desiree.Angelica

Taking a compliment. It's not always easy, is it? While we are human and LOVE to hear positive and uplifting things we also dismiss them and sometimes diminish them. I am constantly working on being able to hear compliments. Some times I have a hard time saying "thank you" when it's necessary. I look away… Continue reading April 7th, 2018

One thing I know for sure is that life is short. Life is so incredibly short and it doesn't always go according to plan but ,my god, is it worth it. Every battle and every hurdle is a beautiful piece in the masterpiece of chaotic poetry we live every second of every minute of every… Continue reading March 28th,2018

I've said it before and I'll forever say it; some days this journey is HARD. Most days it is rewarding and I find the good in my decision. I have been blessed with support and love. I have worked hard all of my life to love myself despite my flaws. . Yet, some days my… Continue reading March 20th, 2018

Let's talk about confidence for a minute. I have always been a rather confident person. Size has never hindered me from knowing at the end of the day I am happy with who I am and my heart. Confidence comes from so much more than that number on the scale. I have always been bigger… Continue reading March 12th, 2018

Let's talk about eating out at restaurants after VSG surgery. Let's face it, eating out is a huge part of most people's lives. We all gather around food. It's rare that a friend asks you to go for a walk to catch up. It's always "let's get together for dinner."  So after VSG you have… Continue reading March 3rd, 2018

I have to start this post off with my ever growing gratitude and thanks to everyone who has supported and loved me on this crazy journey. I am blessed and deeply touched that when I shared this blog on Facebook I received so many positive comments and so much love. Sharing this journey is so… Continue reading February 24th, 2018

Yesterday I hit my hundred pounds down mark. I have accomplished so much more than the number on the scale though. I am and have always been more than the number on the scale. I have worked so hard and pushed myself to more limits and beyond more limits than I every imagined I could.… Continue reading February 18th, 2018

Two month surgiversary! Small victories. That is my main focus. I have hit my health goals this far. My most recent labs have now shown that I am no longer a type 2 diabetic. That was my main reason for decided to pursue this VSG surgery in the beginning. That is a huge accomplishment for… Continue reading February 5th, 2018

So I wanted to do this at my one month mark, but time seems to have gotten away from me so I will do it today. One Month and Ten Days ago I had my surgery. . One month and ten days ago I started a new chapter in my lifelong storybook. I believe this… Continue reading January 15th, 2018

Okay, let's start off with surviving the holidays without over eating and still being on soft foods. It honestly was not as bad as I have imagined it to be. While I sat at the table to eat I simply constantly reminded myself to put my fork down between small bites and I didn't make… Continue reading December 30th, 2017