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20. I'm grateful for my furbabies every day. They are a huge support for me.
B-side - I've always preferred salt but I do like both. No change for me.

20. I'm grateful for my furbabies every day. They are a huge support for me.
B-side - I've always preferred salt but I do like both. No change for me.

20. I'm grateful for my furbabies every day. They are a huge support for me.
B-side - I've always preferred salt but I do like both. No change for me.

My most recent splurge item that is in my house, is Hazel my puppy. I'm super grateful for her presence as well as her older fur sibs.
Not worried about Thanksgiving...my favorite part is when there are brussel sprouts.

My most recent splurge item that is in my house, is Hazel my puppy. I'm super grateful for her presence as well as her older fur sibs.
Not worried about Thanksgiving...my favorite part is when there are brussel sprouts.

My most recent splurge item that is in my house, is Hazel my puppy. I'm super grateful for her presence as well as her older fur sibs.
Not worried about Thanksgiving...my favorite part is when there are brussel sprouts.

My most recent splurge item that is in my house, is Hazel my puppy. I'm super grateful for her presence as well as her older fur sibs.
Not worried about Thanksgiving...my favorite part is when there are brussel sprouts.

My most recent splurge item that is in my house, is Hazel my puppy. I'm super grateful for her presence as well as her older fur sibs.
Not worried about Thanksgiving...my favorite part is when there are brussel sprouts.

18. I think the trait I enjoy most right now is having a positive attitude. Of course, I've had bad days but for the most part, that positivity helps me to keep on truckin' as they say.

Catching up.
12. My BFF, my Mom, my other BFFs
13. Right now, my favorite season is Summer but I do enjoy all of them.
14. Not sure about the rejection one. I was glad when I got laid off from one of my jobs because it helped me transition to working in the field that I am in now.
15. I always liked my eyes.
16. I'm going to say Grateful Dead but there are quite a few. But going to one of these shows always meant I was going to dance throughout with people that I love. I smile whenever I hear one of their tunes because of the memories I have.
17. I love working with people and watching them grow and work towards becoming their best selves.

18. I think the trait I enjoy most right now is having a positive attitude. Of course, I've had bad days but for the most part, that positivity helps me to keep on truckin' as they say.

18. I think the trait I enjoy most right now is having a positive attitude. Of course, I've had bad days but for the most part, that positivity helps me to keep on truckin' as they say.

18. I think the trait I enjoy most right now is having a positive attitude. Of course, I've had bad days but for the most part, that positivity helps me to keep on truckin' as they say.

Catching up.
12. My BFF, my Mom, my other BFFs
13. Right now, my favorite season is Summer but I do enjoy all of them.
14. Not sure about the rejection one. I was glad when I got laid off from one of my jobs because it helped me transition to working in the field that I am in now.
15. I always liked my eyes.
16. I'm going to say Grateful Dead but there are quite a few. But going to one of these shows always meant I was going to dance throughout with people that I love. I smile whenever I hear one of their tunes because of the memories I have.
17. I love working with people and watching them grow and work towards becoming their best selves.

Catching up.
12. My BFF, my Mom, my other BFFs
13. Right now, my favorite season is Summer but I do enjoy all of them.
14. Not sure about the rejection one. I was glad when I got laid off from one of my jobs because it helped me transition to working in the field that I am in now.
15. I always liked my eyes.
16. I'm going to say Grateful Dead but there are quite a few. But going to one of these shows always meant I was going to dance throughout with people that I love. I smile whenever I hear one of their tunes because of the memories I have.
17. I love working with people and watching them grow and work towards becoming their best selves.

Day 15: I'm most grateful for my dimples. When I was younger I use to absolutely hate them. It was mostly because people would comment on them and pinch my cheeks. I didn't like the attention, I was a shy kid. Growing up I've learned to appreciate them mostly because it was a feature that was passed down in my family. My great grandfather had them, then my grandpa, then my dad, and now me. Its makes me feel more connected to my family.

10. Yesterday was a good day. Breakfast with a friend, gym, and then home to putter in the yard and mystery shows on tv. I'm most grateful for all the time spent with immediate and extended family. Today, we are all scattered all over the planet and it is rare that we are in the same place at the same time (the extended ones anyway). No one lives in the same town or state anymore.
11. I'm not sure what movie I'm most grateful for. There are so many I can watch again and again. Always loved The Marx Brothers, original Pink Panther movies, those were good laughs with my family. Loved The Big Chill and Silverado. There are so many movies from old black and whites to present day. I suppose anything that moved me, made me laugh, or think, or gave me a space away from the day-to-day.
Ok, time to go to the gym. So loving this 3 day weekend! Yard stuff later it's so nice out!

Day 8 update: Ok, so I've had these ice cream bars in my freezer since last Spring and I didn't care until yesterday when I ate one. Definitely challenged by this challenge. Hmmm, have some head work to do.
Day 9: Wow, I'm glad that I've been to all the places I've been. I learned things and had fun. But, you know, a few years ago, my mother and I visited Argentina where she was born and I am very happy that we had that trip together.
And on a side note, I visited the endocrinologist yesterday and I officially no longer have diabetes! Yay!!! This journey itself has been so worth it!

10. Yesterday was a good day. Breakfast with a friend, gym, and then home to putter in the yard and mystery shows on tv. I'm most grateful for all the time spent with immediate and extended family. Today, we are all scattered all over the planet and it is rare that we are in the same place at the same time (the extended ones anyway). No one lives in the same town or state anymore.
11. I'm not sure what movie I'm most grateful for. There are so many I can watch again and again. Always loved The Marx Brothers, original Pink Panther movies, those were good laughs with my family. Loved The Big Chill and Silverado. There are so many movies from old black and whites to present day. I suppose anything that moved me, made me laugh, or think, or gave me a space away from the day-to-day.
Ok, time to go to the gym. So loving this 3 day weekend! Yard stuff later it's so nice out!

10. Yesterday was a good day. Breakfast with a friend, gym, and then home to putter in the yard and mystery shows on tv. I'm most grateful for all the time spent with immediate and extended family. Today, we are all scattered all over the planet and it is rare that we are in the same place at the same time (the extended ones anyway). No one lives in the same town or state anymore.
11. I'm not sure what movie I'm most grateful for. There are so many I can watch again and again. Always loved The Marx Brothers, original Pink Panther movies, those were good laughs with my family. Loved The Big Chill and Silverado. There are so many movies from old black and whites to present day. I suppose anything that moved me, made me laugh, or think, or gave me a space away from the day-to-day.
Ok, time to go to the gym. So loving this 3 day weekend! Yard stuff later it's so nice out!

Day 8 update: Ok, so I've had these ice cream bars in my freezer since last Spring and I didn't care until yesterday when I ate one. Definitely challenged by this challenge. Hmmm, have some head work to do.
Day 9: Wow, I'm glad that I've been to all the places I've been. I learned things and had fun. But, you know, a few years ago, my mother and I visited Argentina where she was born and I am very happy that we had that trip together.
And on a side note, I visited the endocrinologist yesterday and I officially no longer have diabetes! Yay!!! This journey itself has been so worth it!

7. Update: Well, I ate the other half of the candy bar yesterday at lunch. But, I had expected it so my plan was adjusted accordingly. And I have either have a cold or allergies but my head's all stuffed up and I'm full of sneezes and sniffles.
8. Hmm, no candy in the house so should be a good day. I think the life lesson I am most grateful for was the time I was married. I learned a lot and it changed the trajectory of my life.

10. Yesterday was a good day. Breakfast with a friend, gym, and then home to putter in the yard and mystery shows on tv. I'm most grateful for all the time spent with immediate and extended family. Today, we are all scattered all over the planet and it is rare that we are in the same place at the same time (the extended ones anyway). No one lives in the same town or state anymore.
11. I'm not sure what movie I'm most grateful for. There are so many I can watch again and again. Always loved The Marx Brothers, original Pink Panther movies, those were good laughs with my family. Loved The Big Chill and Silverado. There are so many movies from old black and whites to present day. I suppose anything that moved me, made me laugh, or think, or gave me a space away from the day-to-day.
Ok, time to go to the gym. So loving this 3 day weekend! Yard stuff later it's so nice out!

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Current Weight 149 BMI 27 Happiness 8/10 😂
It's been a wild ride y'all. Still I firmly believe it was a fantastic choice. You don't know the end results when you begin a project (including tje hiccups) but thays perfectly fine. I don't mind a challenge.
I have started in one place (VSG) changed to another (RNY) which i never imagined as a possibility or necessity for me because i never had reflux prior but i remain excited and hopeful about the future and about all of life.
My weightloss is old news to most people. Its no longer jarring, shocking, surprising, exciting or headlining so I get to settle into real life and stay the course permanently.
Am I afraid of regain? Yes and No.
I am afraid of going above a certain weight 160-170s (Beyonce pre Coachella weight 😂) but everything under that is gravy 😍 I will not eat myself into a higher range. I also will not exercise my self artificially lower. I spoke with my nutritionist about a year ago about this ans its not for me. If it happens it will be medically induced, and Ya girl will be honestband open about everything going on.
Do I have perfect food habits? Yes and No.
My habits are perfect for me. Balanced. I can eat a salad and dessert. And feel no guilt. Dial up or down my intake according to need. (*I do no/never have food addiction* so in this way I believe I got off easy. If I had to contend with that I'm not sure where I would currently be, but hindsight wise choosen full DS, IMHO anything else is not a good choice)
Do I love my post WLS body more? Yes and No.
I loved my body from the start. Never hated it ever. But when I was heavier I began to become randomly sicker i a matter of weeks. I had to have surgery. No choice really. But now I feel the same way I NEED plastics. No way around it. I don't look horribly melty but I'm heading in that direction if i lose anymore weight.
Have I gained any new insight now vs earlier... You've guessed it! Yes and No.
I'm still the same old GTL albeit updated model 😎 but I have learned to meet people where they are and work with them there amd move on when the path diverges. No more people projects. I have a few real projects I'm still not done with so i need to focus on important stuff 😥
I'm a little more chill in certain ways But a little more aggressive in others (i STILL call people out on their BS)
Pics soon I'm on the move...

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