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I started a journey to help myself and now I'm an NTP that can help others. Let's do this together! Hi world! My name is Heather. I am currently 42 years old.

I live in Washington State. I have a grown son (whom I love more than life), a fantastic dog and a wonderful boyfriend. I am also fat. I've been fat all my life. I really can't remember a time when I wasn't fat or felt fat or hated my body and all of its rolls. I know, I know, where's the self love? Where's the self acceptance? Where's the PC grammar? But, I'm keeping it real. Real with me and real with you. This page is designed to put myself out there because I know that I can't be the only one! I can't be the only one who hates the way she looks when she looks in the mirror and sees ALL of my faults. I can't be the only one that cringes a little when my boyfriend touches my fat. I can't be the only one that hurts when she crawls out of bed or wants to stay in bed and hide instead of going to a public function. I'm here and you're here reading this. So, it must be true. And yes, we are always hardest on ourselves. This page was designed with all of us in mind. All of us who need to put ourselves first!! You know that saying, "your body is your temple."? Well, it is. You get out what you put in. You put in carbage, you get lack of energy, achiness, stiffness, inflammation. Are you tired of feeling like this? I've always said that if you don't like something, change it. Be the change you want to see in the world. THAT'S why I'm here spilling my guts. This page is going to be where you can follow the change I am making. The change I am putting into my world. I do not want to feel ashamed any more. I want to have that self confidence that I project into the world (bigger girls usually do, but deep down it's a façade). I want to look like on the outside what I feel like on the inside. A vibrant, beautiful, healthy woman whom wants the reflection to mirror that. I do hope to inspire some of you. I do hope that you'll ask questions. I do hope that you know that you are NOT alone. You're not the only one either. It's time to wake up and shine!!

10/11/2023

Day 1 (Sept 6) and today (Oct 11) of going plant based. A loss of 12 lbs total. But many many inches.

I was finally able to button a jacket that I have never been able to button up without looking like a can of busted biscuits.

And energy, I'm finally feeling it come back. The pain in my foot is almost gone. I still stand on my feet for minimum 8 hrs a day. Overall, starting to feel like myself. Very happy.

09/19/2023

2 weeks of going plant based.

What a difference. I'll admit, I'm frustrated that it's not more, then I laugh a little because it's only been 2 weeks!!!!!

Grace. Give myself grace and patience. Neither of which I'm good at. But this journey is about self love and healing.

09/12/2023

One whole week of going plant based.

I feel so much better. Inflammation decreased. Still some sinus drainage. More energy. Better mood. No supplements. Clothes fitting better.

I've lost 10 lbs.

09/10/2023

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09/10/2023

Day 1 to day 5 of going plant based.

Feeling so much better today. Huge difference in inflammation. It's gone down in my belly, face, feet, legs.

09/09/2023

Day 4 of plant based.

Woke up feeling tired. Foot was hurting. And hungry today.

Staying strong.

09/08/2023

Day 3 of plant based eating.

Notice a difference?

09/07/2023

Day 2 of going plant based.

Stuffiness in head and sinuses is almost gone. Head feels clear. Feeling a bit better. No swelling in ankles and feet (this is huge!).

09/06/2023

Day 1 of going plant based. Been doing a lot of research and now here I am. I will be documenting my journey on this platform.

Right now, I'm very overweight, inflamed, my head is stuffed, terrible sinus issues and exhausted all the time.

03/03/2022

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02/27/2022

As many of you may know, I've been suffering from depression for a while. Since Sept 2021 when my beloved 11 year old pit bull passed away. I'm not one that can handle death well to begin with (my dad died when I was 7) and Stoney dying triggered some real deep emotions.

Some of you may say, "It was just a dog, get over it" or "Cheer up and stop being so sad." Some may not understand what an integral part of my life she really was. And that's ok. That is your opinion.

What I can tell you is that I know she wasn't a human (although she thought differently ;) ). I know she was a dog. But, she also was with me for 11 years. 11 years of loving, caring, feeding, bonding, crying, talking, friendship, loyalty, and everything that belongs in a healthy relationship. She loved me and I loved her. Watching her die was THE hardest thing I've ever done in my life and I've done some really hard things.

I went to a dark place. My life just doesn't seem the same. I adopted a new dog right away because I didn't know how to function without a dog. And what I can say is that it's hard. I probably should have waited. But now I'm in it and that dog is now stuck with me... a big hot mess. And she loves me. And I love her.

I realized about a week ago, when my depression hit another real low, that I needed to seek help, outside of friends and family. Bless my sweetheart whom has stood by me, he deserves a medal. I was prescribed Prozac and therapy sessions.

I know there's a stigma against medication from some and I didn't enter into this lightly. The good outweighed the bad. I have to crawl out of this darkness and live my life. Stoney would NOT have wanted me to be sad forever. She brought so much joy to my life and now I need to find that again, but with some help.

So, that's what's been going on in my life. Dog died. Sadness ensued. Quit long term job. Got new job. Ate my feelings. Gained a bunch of weight. More sadness. More depression. More food. Seek help. Got help. Crawling out of darkness. One day at a time.

What do you do for depression?

01/18/2022

I seem to have an inner ear infection which has caused my entire body to be inflamed and is triggering my endo.

But hey, it's not covid.

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