Author: Desiree.Angelica

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

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