I am the +1 to a wedding today. I am nervous. Dress shopping was an absolute failure, so I have to work with what I have. The issue I seem to be having is that I am holding weight in my back / bra line area and am VERY self concious about it. Yesterday was… Continue reading Dressing for a Wedding

Finally! I have been yearning for a vacation in the sun, on the beach, in the water my entire life! Mid January 2016 I will be doing just that: swimming, lounging, sightseeing, and all inclusive food/drink. I am literally trying to lose weight to gain it. That being said, I am still very self conscious… Continue reading Cancun!

I work a normal 8-5 Monday through Friday job as a paralegal. My butt sits at a desk for 9 hours a day slaving away on documents, which is great for your figure I hear… 3 days before 6 weeks post op from my tuck (6 weeks is the recommended time to wait until you… Continue reading The routine

One of the main reasons I made this blog is to teach people how to love themselves and learn from my story. I want teenagers and young women to see themselves as beautiful, because I never did until I drastically changed my body. I should have been happy a long time ago but I could… Continue reading High School Throwback

Hey everyone! I am completely overwhelmed with the outpour of support I have received from posting my story. Yesterday 175 people visited my blog. I’ve gotten messages of support, questions  (which I promise I’ll get to them all) and just all around good vibes. Thank you thank you. As promised, here are some updated pictures.… Continue reading November 2015 Tummy Tuck Pictures

Oh yes, I did. After the weight loss, gain, then loss again, my abdominal area was wrecked. I had a large fold of skin that got irritated with a rash whenever I exercised, sweated, or anything of the sort. It was in the way. Nothing fit, I was uncomfortable all the time. It was miserable.… Continue reading Tummy Tuck