Category Archives: fitness

#TUKWLjourney: 1 Year Surgiversary! 152 lbs lost!

Today I’m sharing details about my 1st year after having VSG surgery. This first year has been full of joy, tears, laughter, failure, and much success.

#TUKWLjourney: Fall 5K Bubble Run on a Speedway

Today I’m sharing how I celebrated my 1-year Post-Op Surgiversary! I was so excited to participate in my first Bubble Run with my oldest son, Bear. We have walked this Speedway before, but each time the course has been different. Celebrate with me by watching this video! This was so much fun and I’m gladContinue reading “#TUKWLjourney: Fall 5K Bubble Run on a Speedway”

#TUKWLjourney: DIY Weight loss & Fitness Progress Tracker/Journal

Today I’m sharing how I’m using the Papillion Big Undated Happy Planner to track my weight loss, fitness, and health progress for 2022.

#TUKWLjourney 9 Months Post-Op VSG

9 months post-op VSG surgery and interview with my husband

#TUKWLjourney 5 Months Post-Op VSG

This month I decided to interview my husband about his thoughts on my weight-loss journey. Is he supportive? Does he have doubts? Did he help during recovery? Find out all of that and more in this video! 5 Months Post-Op VSG Update March was full of stalls but eventually, the scale started moving again. ToContinue reading “#TUKWLjourney 5 Months Post-Op VSG”

Today, I Need Some Encouragement 

Last month, my family endured a devastating loss and after all we’ve endured, rest is definitely needed. Usually, I’ve prepared my monthly blog posts well in advance but right now, my mind is all over the place.  I am typing this completely worn out at 1:00 am CST in our hotel suite.  My family isContinue reading “Today, I Need Some Encouragement “

FYI: There is a Facebook Group For That

Now just in case you didn’t know, there is a FB group for whatever hobby, interest, and movement you can think of and I thought I’d share a few of my favorites with my blog family. The first group is the YTHSC which is a place where YouTubers who homeschool can connect, share ideas, laughs, andContinue reading “FYI: There is a Facebook Group For That”

June Weight Loss Update

I’m just happy that things are continuing to go down, down, down.  I forgot how fun it was to use a tracker and I’ enjoying competing with my friends and family.

Maximum Results in May

Hey May! This month I have set several goals pertaining to tightening up (or fine tuning) my diet and exercise program.  I have stalled out because I stopped pushing myself and I definitely didn’t consume enough water last month.  As I rushed through my days I also missed A LOT of meals which didn’t help myContinue reading “Maximum Results in May”