#looseskin

This weight loss journey of mine will never be perfect. Just losing weight is hard then on top of that maintaining is even harder. Adjusting to life after prep and finding balance after the show has been a rough one. The struggle with weight gain post show has been a battle especially mentally. I had my period of enjoyment but it’s time to get serious again. My nutrition has been off and I just had an amazing weekend in Nashville. I have learned a lot about my body this year. My body is very sensitive to foods. Which causes inflammation and swelling. I don’t have any exact reasons of why my body does this. Biggest thing is the loose skin. After indulging in foods that are high in carbs, sodium and fat. I swell up. Even in the past after a short trip/vacation I did the same thing. Really being in tune and learning from my experiences will help a lot. I know now I need to be more mindful of the foods I eat. I know how to eat out and stay healthy, but I didn’t want to. I wanted to enjoy and that I did. What I do next is what is important. Just because I had a few weeks off track doesn’t mean I give up. No I get back on track and keep moving forward. I am not spiraling out of control. I had a few short trips and have enjoyed food post show. I lived a very restricted diet for almost 2 years pretty close. This is the first time I’ve been able to enjoy myself and live life. I have no regrets at all and I’m glad I have enjoyed myself. Let’s see those transformation babes. Don’t forget to tag me. Motivation from this wonderful lady @warrior_jessica_slashes_fat #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #weightlossjourney #extremeweightloss #naturalweightloss #fattofit #fattofitjourney #fattofittransformation #transformation #obesetobeast #looseskin #thestruggleisreal #progressnotperfection #sidebyside #houston #houstontx (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUSAw1kKUtR/?utm_medium=tumblr

You don't need a flat stomach to be sexy and healthy. Wear your elasticity with confidence.

Could you live with this? I really love my body and if it's ever criticized I just automatically think someone is jealous, but....😒 I do have one #insecurity . Everyone is asleep except me. Posting late again, after I said I shouldn't do that 🤦‍♀️ . . . . #realtalk #realtalk💯 #imnotdrunk #saggyboobsmatter #supportyourgirls #ineedalift #deflated #breastlift #breastliftnoimplants #agingprocess #gravity #gravitysucks #looseskin #weightlosssideeffects #sideffects #weightloss #weightlossjourney #keto #ketotransformation #ketojourney #bodybyketo #ilovemybody #naturalbreasts #loveyourbody #latenightthoughts #agelessbeauty #takecareofyourbody #beingawomanishard #beingawomanisbeautiful https://www.instagram.com/p/B15th55FWRT/?igshid=xpti6rnormxe

Well folks. I did a thing. As you have seen in my case, with weight loss, comes loose skin. And my body has been on a rollercoaster since my tummy tuck in 2013 (lost 65 lbs before TT). This last year after gaining some weight, I ended up losing 57 more lbs. So yea, I had more loose skin (which I already had from gaining and losing throughout the last 6 years). So I basically had a TT revision. Dr Rose at @theroseclinic In Provo, did a BEAUTIFUL job. My scar is LOW, straight, flat, he anchored it down... he is just the best surgeon. And I’ve experienced 3 in #Utah so far. Rose is hands down THE best. If you need a surgeon, see him! . . . #WeightLoss #LooseSkin #TummyTuck #Revision #MommyMakeover #ChristaCox #Youtube #RoseMade #MadeByRose #Health #Fitness #Abdominoplasty #StretchMarks #MomBod #HardWork #Proud #UtahCosmeticSurgery #CosmeticSurgery #Healing #Recovery #Mom #FitMom #UtahMom (at Salt Lake City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/By8_uS2gbJC/?igshid=4iqmbgwmqb5e

This photo is such a huge win for me. Never in a million years would I have let anyone ever take a pic of me sitting hunched up and slouchy in a chair (and pulling a face!). I prefer selfies of the mirror variety because that's how I see myself - when other people take photos of me it always goes from "ooh I feel cute, sure - take photos" to "oh dear god what happened to my face in the last 20 seconds". So this was a big deal that I actually LOVE this photo. I haven't told you guys yet - because December was a dumpster fire of drama, illness and just general bad situations - but I went to go see my GP and I ask her about loose skin. She checked my stomach and pretty much confirmed that it's 85% skin. It's not going to get much flatter without surgery. I am not going that route. I can't afford it and to be honest, I got lucky with my skin. I dont have pain/medical issues so it's not a priority. Plus I like my belly button. But it was gratifying hearing that underneath this smush I potentially have a flat stomach (very much in theory). But for now I am going to continue tucking it into my high waisted jeans. #keto#weightloss#looseskin#ketolife#lowcarb#lchf#banting#southafrica#weightlossjourney#diabeticlife#type2diabetes https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs0-cnfgxkH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xc6rbid5m4wv

#REPOST • We absolutely love her. Real results, empowering women. 💪🏼💗👯‍♀️. . . . #Repost from @vanessasjourney This tummy grew 3 perfectly healthy 9lbs boys inside it! This body of mine amazes me so much with how it has changed! Starting in a 3XL waist trainer at the beginning of my journey to now a small just makes me smile soooo big! Just here showing you what goes under my waist trainer..... #beyou #stretchmarks #looseskin #weightloss #waisttraining #tummytuckcandidate . . . #Shapewaist #shapewear #shapewaistgirls #teamshapewaist #womensupportwomen #internationalwomensday #women #fitspo #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #postpartumbody #postpartum #postpartumfitness https://www.instagram.com/p/BvMn60GAXGO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4c27fd85ut8f

This weekend I found myself back in front of a TEDx audience but this time as a host instead of a speaker. I had the opportunity to share my story and met two incredible gentlemen who were also victorious in their own battles against obesity. Another person shared with me how she used my talk last year to help inspire her sister to lose weight. I saw people leave with tennis balls to remind them that any journey can be completed one step at a time. Oftentimes the first step is forgiving yourself and believing that no one thing, decision or mistake defines you. Maybe you haven't lived with intention or mindfulness. Maybe you've "let yourself go". Those small missteps do not change what You are. A blank tennis ball reminded me: You are a miracle of unlimited potential. You are capable of greatness even if you don't believe it. Start with one meal. With one workout. By losing one pound. That's all I did: I didn't lose 225 pounds. I lost one pound 225 Times.