November 8, 2012
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Vixen Unleashed
These past few months I’ve been dealing with not liking the girl I saw in pictures of yesteryear. I look at those pictures and yes, I don’t recognize myself. I see a person that didn’t care about herself. She was a facade, a shell. Her confidence wasn’t genuine. She wasn’t happy. I finally talked to my Mom about it and she had the perfect words in response.
“You didn’t see the person you were in the mirror. The person you saw was what you look like now. This is who you believed you were.”
That’s the girl that made the decision to change. I’m very proud of her for having the courage, the strength and the desire to be better. This surgery has changed my life, my marriage, even my work life. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I’m super proud of my husband and his ongoing progress. We’re doing it together. The closer I get to goal weight the more scared I get. I’m scared to try for kids. I want them and I’ve been in training recently, playing with my friend’s kids and I’m amazed at how smart and kind they are.
All that said, I present my inner vixen. This is who I see when I look in the mirror. I love you guys and thank you for following me on my journey. I’m not done yet.
Comments (8)
Your face is so thin! Are there any added complications with getting pregnant?
You look amazing! I am honored to be one of your followers on this amazing journey! Keep it up!!
@ShamrockLover - Absolutely not. My OB recommended the sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass since there’s more risk with malnutrition with that surgery. Scary excited!
@Lushy - Thank you!
@babysgirl23 - I’m glad you’re following me. All the encouragement really helps me stay on track.
<3 Beautiful both inside and out. Miss you my friend. Hopefully we can see each other again in a few years when things are a little less hectic. xoxo
I have always thought you were a beautiful and brilliant woman. I’m glad that you are seeing the woman that you want to be in the mirror. You look amazing.
Are you a member of 24 hour? Want to do some yoga classes some nights after work?
@maandsaint - Thank you, dollface. I hope to be half the mother you are when it’s my turn. Your kids are so lucky to have such a warm, caring mama. You’ve always kept it real and I hope to do the same.
@sahel578 - I’m a member of Planet Fitness, but you live so close to wear I work, I’d be down for some park strolling after hours.
you look amazing! you have worked so hard and come so far! You look great.