Inspiration!

What's up! 

My first major holiday, Thanksgiving, post weight loss surgery has come and gone.  It was much easier than I expected.  Real talk ... I thought I was going to be pissed because I thought after a few bites I would be full and couldn't get to taste everything on the plate.  It might sound crazy, but I ate in a circle.  I took a bite of turkey, a little dressing and some green beans and just repeated that process.  Who am I kidding, on the second go round I was -- as my grandmother, may God rest her soul -- full as a tick!  Now, I'm ready for Christmas.  Christmas is going to be extra special this year because I'm in Atlanta and my family (parents, sister, niece, nephew and my cousin) are coming to spend Christmas and my birthday with me.  I can't wait to see them. 

So, now to the INSPIRATION!  That's the title for this blog entry.  You never know it, but God brings people into your life for various reasons.  Last night (Monday) I got two messages from two friends.  I'm not going to name you, but I worked with both of them.  One has gone through the surgery and the second one is going through the process to get approved.  ***PLEASE SAY PRAYERS FOR BOTH OF THEM ... ALL THREE OF US ***  One of them had some questions and told me in a round about way -- I should do a better job of updating my blog -- which is funny she mentioned that because I was just saying to myself a few days ago I needed to update my blog.  So, your wish is my command.  I'm going to do a better job of updating my blog.  I'm going to try and write something at least three times a week.  One way to keep me updating my blog is I'm going to start blogging my exercise routines.  I will keep them brief, won't go into details, but this is a way to keep the few followers I have informed on my progress it will also help me stay on track and do the right things.  Because I know the first time I don't update 3 times a week my sister Wendy -- yes, I'm calling you out -- will be texting, emailing, Facebooking, Tweeting and any other form of communication to call me out/put me on blast.  I know what you're thinking: NO I HAVEN'T FELL OFF THE WAGON.  More real talk -- I'm going at about 90% instead of the 100% I was/should be doing.  I think getting the job, moving and getting settled here in Atlanta was a lot all at once.  Now that I'm here and getting more comfortable with the job I can stay in my lane ... I'm drifting into the slow lane. 

Also, I have to remember to stay PRAYED UP!  That brings me to the second message I got.  Man, those messages were back-to-back.  GOD is always looking out for me.  Thank you for putting those people in my life.  I have to stay prayed up.  I prayed and prayed to GOD asking for him to allow me to have the surgery.  I was saying it was what I needed to live a longer and a more fulfilled life.  HE gave me the desire of my heart.  Now I have to stay prayed up everyday.  Ask HIM to give me the strength I need to make it through the day, to exercise, make the right food choices, etc...

Thank you for your continued support. 

As always -- if you or if you know someone who is considering weight loss surgery please share my blog with that person.  Also give them my e-mail address.  I'd be more than happy to answer any questions/concerns that they may have. 

Love & Peace

My Light Bulb Moment!

Hey!

Yes, I know it's been a while since my last update.  Don't worry. Everything is fine!  Everything is OKAY! Everything is GREAT! 

When I titled this blog "The New Me" I had no idea what was in front of me.  For those of you who know me know God is the head of my life.  I can't do anything without Him.  He is the reason why I am where I am today.  I had no idea that naming this blog "The New Me" how much change I was speaking into my life. 

I had no idea that my insurance company was going to finally approve for me to have weight loss surgery.  Can you believe it's been 9 months!  WOW! No major weight loss to report, but I am losing inches.  Every time, I go to the store I'm shocked that I can fit an XL shirt.  That's insane, but GOD is good. 

So, aside from the weight loss surgery and the success I'm having with it, GOD continues to bless me.  I was ready to take the next step in my career and GOD showed up and showed out!  Not only did I have interviews/offers at TV stations in Hartford, CT and Rochester, NY ... but CNN -- yes CNN -- gave me a job.  I have to give all the praise, honor and glory to GOD!  Needless to say, Travis did win in 2010.  I try and come up with a positive statement (thanks to a bumper sticker for Holman Street Baptist Church in Houston) every year.  "Travis is going to win in 2010" was the statement I came up with back in September of 2009. 

I said all that to say this -- Be careful of the vibes you put out there because there is power in the words you speak.  I've heard that for years now, but NOW I have an understanding of how important that is.  I'm a witness.  A statement I made about 3/4 of the way into 2009 about what was going to happen in 2010 comes true. 

I wish you all the best.  I pray that all of you will get to experience the joy and happiness I have experienced this year.