Tag Archives: life choices

What is a year worth to you?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Erin Akey

We are a society that is all about instant gratification. Fast food, microwaves, instant grits (southerners) , instant coffee, get rich quick schemes (that never work FYI), and the list goes on and on and on. Many people want a … Continue reading →

Happy Anniversary To Me! WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG???!!!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Erin Akey

On this day a year ago, there were a lot of thoughts going through my head. Flashback to about six weeks before – I was not happy with my physical health. I was a few months out from back surgery … Continue reading →

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In the BLINK of an eye…….Musings on POSITIVITY and how I keep it in my world.

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Erin Akey

I like to think of myself as a pretty positive person. In fact, sometimes I get picked on for that trait. Sometimes people will tell me that they just do not understand how I can always speak as if life … Continue reading →

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It is ALL a big deal! CELEBRATE IT ALL!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Erin Akey

In my travels and talks with people struggling with their weight, I often see a common thread. We just do not see the many daily victories we achieve and only look for grandiose things and grandiose achievements in order to … Continue reading →

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Healthy Through The Holidays- Week 4! November 28- December 4

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Erin Akey

We all made it through the first three weeks of the challenge and past the first big EATING day of Thanksgiving. How are you doing? I want to know how Thanksgiving went for you all. Were you able to make … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving does not have to be the enemy!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Erin Akey

Tomorrow is a big day for eating and for temptation and so many people have been talking about tips and ideas to get through. I thought I would share what I am doing to make it through the day without … Continue reading →

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Healthy Through the Holidays- Week 2! November 14-20

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Erin Akey

All I can say about Week 1 is WOW! Reading your daily posts about things you can do now that you couldn’t do before losing weight, or for those just starting their journey, reading your goals and dreams for the … Continue reading →

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Are we holding onto our shovels?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Erin Akey

Yesterday in church I heard a quote that really made me think. The pastor was talking about financial problems and referred to people who have dug themselves into a financial hole through bad habits etc. He said that in order to get ourselves out … Continue reading →

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The two most important words in bariatric surgery- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Erin Akey

This past weekend was such a wonderful time for me. I was honored to be a speaker at the ObesityHelp.com event in Long Island NY. What was the best part of the weekend? There is truly no way to narrow … Continue reading →

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NOT a morning person? Here are some tips to help you GET UP and WORKOUT!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Erin Akey

I have never been a morning person. Well, I guess I need to clarify that a bit, I am not a waking up person. That is really what it is. It does not really matter what time I get up, … Continue reading →

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