Why I Started protein + purpose

Questions.

There were questions bouncing around in my head when I was overweight — what I need to do, how I needed to do it and whether I was strong enough to finally make it happen…..or would I just fail again.

In 2024, I decided that weight loss and good health was a non-negotiable in my future.

I started with my doctor.

Then I got a therapist.

Don’t forget the Dietician.

Weight loss drugs anyone? Yes, did that too.

My brain was a ping pong match constantly filled with hope, fear, excitement and anger. 2024 was a year for change. I changed a lot and learned a lot about myself, but I didn’t lose weight or get healthy, in fact, I gained more.

By the end of 2024, I was over 300 pounds and very angry with myself.

Knowledge is power though.

What I did gain in 2024 amounted to so much more than I I realized at the time. Inner strength was brewing and my shame was fading. I was reaching towards positive, lasting renewal rather than wallowing in my own self pity and fear.

January of 2025, I sat down with my husband and told him what I’ve been doing to get healthy wasn’t working. I was beyond frustrated. I let him know that, even though I was scared, I was headed to find out more about bariatric surgery.

My first appointment was that same month and I immediately knew I was in.

I was so sick and tired of life as is it was in my current state of health. My health and weight did not reflect the joy and happiness I truly felt inside.

Six months of appointments led up to my surgery— the Sadi-S— in June 2025.

Fast forward a year later, and not I want to share my testimony with others and remind people you are worth it.

I am a Christian who prays.

I’m a Mom of 6—Three biologican and three stepchildren.

I am divorced from an alcoholic.

I am remarried to the best guy.

I’m the daughter of an alcoholic.

I work Fulltime in a Rock Quarry – 53 hours a week

And someday, I want to be the fun Granny.

I’m learning to balance life, family, health, healing and purpose.

Through this blog, I want to share tools, tricks, meal ideas, organization, encouragement, and honest experiences to help others find success in their own journeys.

I never would have expected this to be where my life led me, but I am so excited to be part of a movement that supports health, healing and joy.

And this is only the beginning.