Favorite Quotes

“If growing up is painful for the Southern Black girl, being aware of her displacement is the rust on the razor that threatens the throat. It is an unnecessary insult.”

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

"...I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you; we are in charge of our attitudes."

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

Monday, February 27, 2017

221.2

I am firm in my belief that an individual's weight should never determine his/her confidence. It's not an indicator of beauty. It's not a way to measure the quality of person. Even still, I debated rather sharing this picture was a good idea. I also toyed with the idea of waiting until the morning to weigh to see if the number would lower a bit. (Girl, get over yourself.) While I have the courage, however, I decided to be brave.

I am 5'5 and 221.2 pounds as of February 27, 2017 at 8:57 pm. Right now, in this very moment at this particular weight, I am beautiful. (PERIOD) I am sexy. (PERIOD) I am intelligent. (PERIOD) And, I have fucking awesome moments of being the adorable, complex, bitchy, weird, goofy, sweet, serious, paradoxical, totally human, woman that I am. (PERIOD) I just want to be a healthier version of me, practice discipline, and challenge myself to eat healthier, exercise regularly, and reach my health goals. Sharing this picture won't make any of that happen. I'm aware. For me, right now, this is a way to own it.

Goal:
When I check in at end of March, I will be 214 (or less.) 😜

P.S.
I am down from 235. Also, I have not had meat in 58 days! 💪😊

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