Gail’s Blogging Corner
Any Movement is Good Movement
Any movement is good movement. People tend to forget we started in the same spot they are!
Life is Fragile
Life is fragile, not a single one of us is guaranteed any designated time on this earth. How do you want your life to be?
Stay Humble and Kind
With the world in a constant state of chaos, I’d like to take a moment to remind people that LOVE is the calm in the storm.
When the World Notices You Changing
When the world starts noticing you’re changing, it can be quite a shock on how you get treated. So many people are used to seeing us as the fat friend, fat sister/brother, fat spouse, fat kid, fat parent. They can react in negative ways to our continuing changes.
No Two Journeys Are the Same
No two journeys are the same. Our genetic makeup is unique, therefore our paths are unique.
There Are Days
There are days on this journey when you question,”What is all this for?” “Why did I do this to myself?” “Why does food have to be so good?!”
Fighting The Good Fight
Every day of this journey there seems to be a struggle. You either struggle with food, clothes, image, emotions, life.
2 Years Stronger
Today marks the two year anniversary of my surgery. Not even gonna lie. This has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
Gail’s Running Tips
**CARBS ARE FUEL IF YOU’RE RUNNING! YOUR BODY NEEDS THEM SO IT DOESN’T FEED OFF OF YOUR MUSCLES AND ORGANS! ADJUST TO YOUR BODY! GO AT YOUR PACE!**
Strut Proud In The Light
Life’s not black and white…. Our journeys aren’t black and white….. Its not one or the other….or all or nothing……it’s colorful….like a peacock…
Let’s Reflect
At my highest weight of 351 pounds I struggled to do everything a “normal” person could.
Forever Happily Ever After
Once upon a time there was a beautiful, smart, funny, kind and loving woman. She loved so many things about herself…
I Am A Peacock
At the beginning of my journey I was required to go to the ever dreaded psych eval. All the worry of “Am I too crazy?” “Am I ‘too damaged’ to have this surgery?” constantly vibrating in my brain.