My Bariatric Journey

My name is Michelle. I live in Chicago and am 27 years young. This blog is detailing my new life journey. I underwent bariatric sleeve surgery on January 12, 2016. At my heaviest I weighed in at 334 and was diagnosed with PCOS. Current Weight:235. GW: 215. Welcome to my new crazy adventure. This is not my primary blog, so if you'd like to message me or talk, send it to my other tumblr...... tellmesomethingbeautiful Also, follow me on Instagram @mljasmer.

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Gaining weight does not make you a worse person, and losing weight doesn’t make you a better one. Your weight is not a reflection of your worth.

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Take charge of your health

As a health care professional, I wholeheartedly support people being educated about their health conditions and lifestyle choices. 

Knowledge is power, and you deserve to be empowered when it comes to anything impacting your body and your health. 

So seek out reliable information, and never feel bad for asking your doctor lots of questions - it is absolutely our responsibility as doctors to educate our patients so they can be informed to make decisions about their health. 

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be glad you’re alive.

You’re scrolling on Tumblr. You see this post. What do you expect? Probably a cheesy message. But this is more important than that. Here’s a list of

Ways to Make Yourself Feel Better on Days You Feel Alone

Send a loved one a quick “I love you” text or write a letter to someone.

Pet a pet.

Step outside and draw or write about the first thing you see.

Look in the mirror closest to you. Write down as many things/qualities about yourself as you can that you love. Aim for at least three, but any number is better than zero.

Listen to a song that makes you feel upbeat. (My Reccomendations: any song from The Greatest Showman beside Never Enough)

Find a birb page to scroll through on Instagram.

Binge watch a favorite YouTuber or show that always makes you smile. (My Reccomendations: Shane Dawson)

Grab a small snack. Not anything large as it’ll probably only make you feel worse.. grab some crackers or a cheese stick. Something simple.

Google writing prompts, and write something new to distract your mind.

Remember that you aren’t alone, even if you may think you are. You never know how many people may be thinking about you. Maybe someone just simply passed by you in the grocery store a few days ago or in school or at work and now they can’t get you off their mind.

Reminder that these are my own personal ideas! Feel free to continue to add on in the comments.

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The Body Shapes of the World’s Best Athletes Compared Side By Side

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Health and fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. Every single one of these athletes is a certified bad-ass.

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I’ve posted this before but it’s worth reblogging!

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Just a reminder - if you’re drawing a team superhero book and more than one of your characters has the same build YOU’RE DOING IT ALL WRONG

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Always reblog

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This is excellent.

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Everyone’s body is different and that is beautiful.

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Well guys... I did it! The reason for my LONG hiatus has finally reached its end. This past weekend I walked across the stage to receive my Master’s of Social Work. When I started my bariatric journey and started to struggle with mental health and body issues and found little to no resources specifically tailored to wls patients... I realized that I wanted to be the change that the world needed. So I enrolled in grad school and spent two very long and very hard years to achieve my dream. I have interned at a local hospital’s inpatient behavioral health unit and have actually been hired on part time. I am still not sure how exactly I will make a difference for the WLS population but I will get there.

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No matter how long you’ve travelled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.

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Sorry I have been absent for so long... school and life has been rough. Graduation in May though!

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As a wls person... I love tastings... I can get buzzed for about $16 lol.

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Hey guys.... I'm still here and I just wanted to say I love you all and thanks for sticking with me. Just been going through a rough year. Enjoy these pictures of my babies 1st birthdays!

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please remember that if your stomach didnt fold when you sit, slouch, or bend over your tummy skin would rip in half when you stood up again

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this is both terrifying and reassuring. thanks

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Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness.

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Girl, you look fine. The only one that has a problem with your legs is you.

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Smart Ideas To Make Your Fitness Goals A Reality - There are a lot of benefits to becoming fit. You will be less prone to injury and illness, as well as mentally you will be more confident and look better. That said, most people don’t have the slightest idea how to begin working out. The advice below will help you get started with getting…

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You don’t need to change for anyone. No one else is in charge of your body but you!

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pictures that will inspire you to keep going http://inspiremyfitnessspirit.tumblr.com