TryBariHard

5 Years Strong: Sharing What Works and What I'm Still Discovering

  • Grocery Store Tour: Navigating for a Healthy Lifestyle

    Grocery Store Tour: Navigating for a Healthy Lifestyle

    Touring the grocery store can be challenging when learning how to navigate a healthy lifestyle focused on weight loss. Disclaimer: I will be talking about weight loss and healthy food habits. All things mentioned are guided by my dieticians, research and opinions only, and designed to fit my lifestyle. I am not a Registered Dietician….

  • I Trained for my Surgery

    I Trained for my Surgery

    Bariatric Surgery Is Not a Quick Fix Bariatric surgery requires serious preparation, both physically and mentally. Many people don’t realize this, but bariatric surgery isn’t just a procedure—it’s a process that involves training! Training for Bariatric Surgery? Yes, training! Looking back on my own journey, I spent about six months preparing for my surgery. At…

  • Couch to 5k, Try Couch to Marathon!

    Couch to 5k, Try Couch to Marathon!

    A single decision sparked a journey that transformed my life forever. I was tired—physically, emotionally, and mentally. I wasn’t just unhealthy; I wasn’t the person I knew I could be. I wanted more for myself, but I didn’t know where to begin. I knew I needed to change for my health, to be better at…

  • It All Seems to Lead to an Internship….I hope

    As a non-traditional student, my work benefits me in many ways. I’m self reliant, I meet new people, and learn new skills all the time. As I get closer to graduating, looking into internships is becoming more important. There are many professors on my campus advocating networking with companies who offer internships. It is well…

  • What Makes a Non-Traditional Student

    So, my friend was reading through my blog and asked me today, what makes a non-traditional student? And I told her that it is basically anyone who does not live on campus…but then she asked if my sister counted as a non-traditional student, and I said that my sister was a traditional student, and she…

  • Starbucks….ah Starbucks

    So, last night my boyfriend and I went out on a date. We went to go see Finding Dory, and had a lot of fun, but there was some down time between dinner and the movie….2 hours to be exact. We weren’t sure what to do with all that time, so we ended up at…

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Kelly

I’m Kelly! 5 years ago, I underwent bariatric surgery and lost over 150 pounds. Now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about maintaining long-term weight loss, building healthy habits, and living a balanced lifestyle. Be sure to check out my blog for tips, motivation, and insights into my ongoing journey!