WOW……Crazy that it’s been 15-years since I had Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. 

15 YEARS!!!!!! 

Yes I did it! And was it a quick fix as many think? Nope! It has been a tool that has been efficient only because I have done my part. And if you know m WOW……Crazy today mark’s my 15-year SURGIVERSARY of Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. 

Yes I did it! And was it a quick fix as many think? Nope! It has been a tool that has been efficient only because I have done my part. And if you know me…You know it’s consistent work, day in and day out. 

I was one of those people that tried everything out there to lose weight and become fit. Trust me, I worked my ASS off but after years of beating myself up, I met with my bariatric surgeon.  She explained ALL the scientific research and findings behind WHY some of us just CANNOT lose the weight and inches. It all came down to genetics.

Protein intake is a priority after surgery, therefore PROTEIN POWDERS/SHAKES became part of my daily routine. 

People will you’re anorexic, bulimic, or on drugs! 

Why?! Because you’ve LOST a substantial amount of weight in a short amount of time🤷🏽‍♀️

Then you have those that suddenly say you have become addicted to working out, you’re too skinny, Gain more weight, etc., etc. TRUST ME- the list goes on! 

Many deal with all those things from their own family and friends, then….add society’s opinion! 

It truly is NOT THE EASY WAY OUT! ANY PART of a weight loss journey is NEVER easy. No matter what path one chooses for their journey, many will receive the same opinions from their peers.

You all see me busting my A** DAILY to maintain the success I have gained post surgery. So no surgery was NOT the easy way out, but it gave me the tool to be successful, so long as I work at it and respect my tool! 

While we are on our personal weight-loss journey’s no matter the path we take, we endure so much psychological beatings from ourselves, TRUST ME…we don’t need any addition to that. 

What many on this journey NEED…..is…..SUPPORT and ENCOURAGEMENT. I don’t think that is too much to ask.

In my own journey I overcame many of the obstacles inside my own head. I have grown and evolved into a much stronger individual and have experienced many adventures I NEVER would’ve before my journey.

Most people are too scared to do half the things I have done thus far; So, what THEY think no longer matters to me!

I leave you with this:

Only you know what is right for you. Only you know what you are capable of, stop letting everyone’s VOICE enter your personal zone. People will always have something to say one way or another! No one can choose what is right for you OTHER THAN YOU! After-all, you’re the one that has to push through whatever choice(s) you make, not them! 

Keep in mind……

Their opinion DOESN’T MATTER! 

YOU GOT THIS! 

BE Authentically YOU🔥