LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

On Thursday, I celebrated my 39th birthday. I really did not do anything special because it was so cold and raining so hard. I generally take my birthday off to have a special day for myself but this year I decided to go to work. Today I started thinking about what I am thankful for and the list goes as follows: 1. I am thankful for the spirit of discernment.  2. My one and only daughter Layla, there is not anyone like her... My lil unique baby 3. My parents and family, yes they can get on my nerves, but they are always there when I need them. 4. My job... I often complain but it pays the bills 5. Thankful for being a gastric bypass recipient..., it has totally changed my life for the better 5. Thankful that I  can exercise and not get too tired  6. Thankful that my legs do not rub together when I walk 7. Thankful that going to the gym and exercise is now apart if my regular routine... Not just something that I do because I have some extra time. 8. Thankful for listen

Yesterday, my  7 year old daughters dad had a massive heart attack and passed away suddenly. I am an emotional eater, and I found myself turning to food for comfort. I ate out twice, once in the food court at the mall and later on at Cookout for a burger. The interesting thing is...I acknowledged that I wasn't Hungary. I just wanted to feed my emotions. I made the choice of what to put in my mouth. Yes, I could have eaten something healthy, but I was feeding my emotions.  One thing that I have learned about WLS is that one must be able to face their demons ( have strategies in place so that one will not relapse into prior habits). I am up at 4:22 AM writing because it helps me to share with others instead of turning to food... Just though I would share with you.

I love to go grocery shopping early in the morning during the summer time . I always find the best deals. The other day I was in Wal-Mart, I found these peach teas. I did a double take, Diet peach tea...I have drank some of the regular peach tea but Lipton but it was wayyyy toooo sweet. I feel that the diet will be a great summer hit. Low calories per serving and not sugar... YOU CAN'T BEAT IT!!

I asked God to reveal to me one word that I need to focus on for 2016. Soar is the one word that came to my mind. So this year, my motto is to SOAR in every thing that I do!

My 41st birthday is right around the corner. COUNT DAY TO MY B DAY (MARCH 6)...GET READY!! ,

My God is awesome!!! Take some time out your busy schedule look look at the marvels  of beauty around you!