The “Countdown”

Yall,

Anyone who knows me and has known me for over 5 minutes knows that my 20 year high school reunion is rapidly approching. I have to date 13 and a half months until such time. Before I get started I want to give a shout out to the entire high school graduating class of 1989 especially from  Hyde Park Career Academy – Chicago, IL.

Now I will admit that life after high school has had it’s highs and lows. And when it was low….it was LOW! Low enough to where food became my best friend. Forget about my friends. It was about my kinship with McDonalds, Burger King, pizza, chicken, yada, yada and yada. Even when I had high moments it was about chicken, lasagna, tacos (real or fake meat), french fries, yall know what I’m saying.

It has just made 19 years since Hyde Park and for the past 1 1/2 years I’ve been on a weight loss journey. And honey let me tell you this is a J-O-U-R-N-E-Y! This ain’t never going to stop. My reunion is going to be one of the most anticipated accomplishments just because hopefully by then God will have let me see and be there. But’cha know a sista has to look the part. Hair done, nails done, a cold ass outfit, dressed to the nines but WHOO CHILE I GOTTA BE IN A SIZE 9!! Well okay 10.

This one right here is for all my people in the struggle to look the part for this reunion. It goes without saying that there will be life to live AFTER the reunion. And we have (or should strive) to live healthy. But whatever event is coming up. Whether it’s your reunion, graduation, or wedding keep in mind the most important reason for the journey that is taking place and that is your over all health. Remember that!! That is the first and foremost. However, if ya got a little vanity saved up in ya, get ready for that reunion. The countdown is starting now. And ya know it’ll go fast …… hell look at the last 19 years! Till next time. Smooches

18

Hey folks,

Sorry I took a 2 week vacation from writing. Sometimes laziness has it’s perfect place!  However, I have some good news for myself and I thought I’d share with my audience. I’ll preface it by saying a few good things about the number 18.

First of all, young  people can be happy about 18 because they are eligable to vote and in some states gamble and drink legally. The second good thing about 18 is that most kids graduate from high school at that age. Also, if you’re 18 weeks pregnant then most likely you only have 18 weeks to go but as this pertains to me……. as of two days ago I CAN WEAR A SIZE 18!! HALLELUJAH!! Now to address those who have a physically smaller body build/mass I’m pretty sure a size 18 looks like half the size of chester drawer set! However, I used to be a size 24 so an 18— not so damn bad.

I am in the midst of enjoying my success and after all I should with all the exercising and dieting all of that crap, however, I acknowledge my long way to go. Yall I have a high school reunion coming up in 13 months. My advice to those who  want to lose enough weight to get in a size 18 and UNDER, find some motivation. Write your goals on a wall. Look at them. Motivate yourself. Whatever motivates you. And start your process and  pretty soon an 18 will  be waiting for you. See ya when I get to a 10! Smooches