The Brave New Body photos are here! I get the final edits from my photo shoot today, and I'll be working on your perks over the next few weeks. Thank you for bearing with me! It's been nearly a year since my surgery (July 19th) and I am still astounded and amazed by the love … Continue reading Grad School, Pin Up Photos, and Summer Reading
My friend Ed gave me this shirt in 2004/2005. It was from his home of Uganda, so I didn't want to tell him I wish he'd gotten me an XXL instead of an XL. It was tight, and I tried stretching the midsection without popping the hem. (I popped the hem, my biggest fat girl … Continue reading Why You Should Keep Your Favorite Fat Clothes
Sometimes—like 10:30 at night, when I'm settling myself for the night, filling the dishwasher, and getting my lunch ready for tomorrow—I look at my life and freak out a little. Upstairs, the dog is probably asleep in our bed, even though she has two of her own. The cat is lurking or making mischief. My … Continue reading The Mind Plays Tricks On You
This is delayed, as all my posts surrounding this surgery seem to be. Monday was the first day I walked into my doctor's office and didn't have a bandaged wound to show them, and today marks 8 weeks since my surgery. Everything is closed and I am 90% healed. This is certainly reason for me … Continue reading Mental Healing after Surgery (and my results!)
This post has been evading me for days. I just can't think of what to say or how. My surgery is on July 19th, exactly 10 9 8 days away. (See what I mean about putting off this post?) I'm filled with nervousness and excitement—nervous excitement? Some days, it's all I can think about. Some … Continue reading One Week until Skin Removal Surgery
Runs for Cookies Found another amazing weight loss story online today while I was searching for blogs about skin removal surgery. I was really inspired and motivated by Katie's honest and motivational story. She has extensively documented her lower body lift, and I'm so glad to have found such a resource as I prep for … Continue reading Runs for Cookies
There are only five more hours in the Brave New Body fundraiser. If you've ever struggled with weight, health, or know someone who has, please read and share my story. The Brave New Body Project
Why do you need skin removal surgery? Why don't you just lose more weight? Your skin will tighten up. Is it really worth $18,850? Aren't there other options? Five days left of my fundraiser, y'all. I know giving is hard right now and I don't expect any of you to give. I do hope you'll … Continue reading Share My Weight Success Story
This month, I met a startling new friend. I say startling, because while interviewing a volunteer for a work, I never expected to meet a fellow traveler on this healthy weight loss journey. Holly started her weight loss journey a year ago in September. What particularly struck me is where Holly and I started and … Continue reading Shut Up and Stop Making Excuses
On Saturday, May 11th, I ran my first 5k. When I started running—well, walking over a year ago, I clocked in at a 20-minute mile. I ran my 5k in 38 minutes and 29 seconds. I came in 36/53 in my age group. I ran 2.5 of the 3 miles. I am so proud of … Continue reading Sarah the Happy
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