Category Archives: fitness

Pre-Surgery Vlog #2: 4 Tips to Maintain Weight Loss Success #TUKWLjourney

Today’s video is another emotional one because I’m sharing the tips I received from my heath care team. Each doctor mentioned in this video helped me to make an educated decision in my weight loss journey. They answered every question, and they shared their heart with me. I’m grateful for my team of magnificent doctors!Continue reading “Pre-Surgery Vlog #2: 4 Tips to Maintain Weight Loss Success #TUKWLjourney”

Pre-Surgery Vlog #1: My Bariatric Solutions Consultation #TUKWLjourney

Today’s video is an emotional one for me as it contains footage from the beginning of my bariatric surgery journey. I’m providing details on questions to ask your surgeon, the consultation process, and tips for telling your family. Ready to watch? Check out this video! It took quite a bit of healing to edit andContinue reading “Pre-Surgery Vlog #1: My Bariatric Solutions Consultation #TUKWLjourney”

#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”