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Current weight 176! I will do another video closer to my bday 17 and my surgiversary which is the 21

My [reparation and time at the Bariatric Ball. Thanks to the amazing people who put it together and the great support system it offers.

Newest youtube video, check it out if you'd like

Last year this time, I was 303lbs. Today, I am 191lbs. Today, I am a much healthier, happy woman physical and especially mentality. This journey has not been an easy but I wouldn't change at thing. I still struggle with food and emotionsl eating. For those who are preop, make sure you do your research and be prepared to make the changes to be successful regardless of what surgery you are considering.
♥ ♥ ♥ Something I noticed one day in the store, I feel normal. people or moreso children don't point at me anymore. That's a good feeling.
My life is sort of in limbo right now because I am unemployed but I am remaining faithful and patient because I believe that God has a job out there thats right for me. I have applied for serveral jobs recently that are relevant to my major of sociology. I am praying that I am hired by one of these prospective employers, so Keep me in your prayers yall, Happy New Year!

I finally made it yall..feels soo good to be here and I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. Thanks so much for posting discussionquestions, I want to ask but don't. 3..2...1...wow, 199 feels great compare to 303. I do thing now without thinking about it, taking it for granted as if it was something i could have done at 303. I was sitting indian on my bed until I realize that I was very comfortable and I was like omg..look at this. Those who are pre op or a little post op, you will get there, pay attenion to the little things because as you lose the weight you start doing things without realizing, hey, at one point in my life, because of my weight I could not do this. I never want to forget what it felt like to be 303lbs because I never want to allow mindset to slide back into those old bad habits and become that pestimistic person agian. The Day before thanksgiving, I lost my job, it scared my honestly, but it won't steal my joy. I am a praying person who has faith that god will not bring me to it, not to lead me through it. I feel that has called me to mentor and encourage and support people so I am looking for job opportunities that will allow me to do so. I will be 30 next year and I have spent my 20's finding out who I am, what I stand for and strengthening my faith in God. Now that he has revealed all of these things to me, I can finally do what he needs me to do with my life. So stay encouraged and and have a happy holiday season.

November Goals
-X---Get to 200
--X-Break this stall at 212
-X-Attend at least one support group meeting
---Go on a date
----career
---wear shirt I got from clothing closet 1x

December Goals
____Start my Career/Make some decisions
____Wear size 1x shirt
____Go on Date
___Get to 195

Happy Thanksgiving everyone,

Yesterday I got fired from my job, It really hurt, and  made me feel like a bad employee, but I am not. The assistant director of the center came to my house last night and said the center would still give me a good reference because I was very good with the children and that God closes one door to open up a better opportunity which is the same thing my mom and everyone else I spoke with last night said. So, this morning I praise god not knowing how I will pay my bills, but I know he would not bring me here to leave me. I know hehas something great plan for my life he's just moving things out of the way. Pluus had I remained at that job, I wouldn't have did what I need to do to move forward in my life. I don't regret my time there because I have met some wonderful people there whoI consider my friends and I plan to remain in contact with and I am having thankgiving dinner with a coworker and her family today. So, I am very thankful, for health, life and strenght. God is so good. Haappy Thanksgiving everyone and remember through our tests and trials we are the strongest!