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I lost 75 lbs… but there’s a side of weight loss I wasn’t prepared for Losing 75 lbs has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and I couldn’t be happier with how far I’ve come! 🥹💕 But there’s another side of weight loss that I don’t think we talk about enough. With losing weight, I’ve started noticing changes in my body that I’m not necessarily comfortable with. One of those being loose skin. And trust me, I’ve been putting in the WORK! Between the gym, training, staying active, trying creams and different alternatives, I’ve realized that sometimes there are things that working out alone can’t necessarily fix. And you know what? That’s okay too. 💕 That’s what led me to @beautysculptbeyondthespa ! I went in for a consultation to learn about what options might work for me, and girlsss, I think I discovered more than I expected! 👀 Mind you, I’ve NEVER done anything like this before. The most I’ve ever gotten done is a lash and brow lift LOL. So am I nervous? YES. Am I excited? ALSO YES! 😂 One thing about this journey is that I’m constantly learning to love and embrace my body through every stage. But I’m also learning that it’s okay to want to feel more comfortable in your own skin and explore different ways to get there. Beauty Sculpt made me feel so comfortable during my consultation, and I’m excited to take you along as I explore this new chapter! Here’s to continuing to become HER, whatever that looks like for YOU. 🧡 -75 lbs & counting… and the journey continues! ✨ #pcosweightlossmotivation #riograndevalley #BecomingHER #latinablogger #weightlossjourney

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Becoming HER.✨ I’m my biggest project. In 2024… I was nearly 300lbs. But more than that… I was lost in my own mind. Body dysmorphia at its highest. An eating disorder I’ve battled since middle school…bingeing, restricting, repeating… over and over again. My body was tired. My hormones were tired. My PCOS was making everything worse. I was barely getting 1–2 cycles a year…sometimes going almost a full year without one. Nothing felt right. In 2025, I decided I had enough. I started a GLP-1… and for the first time, I felt silence. No food noise. No constant cravings. I lost 30lbs between April and November… but more importantly, I started understanding my body. But I knew… that a GLP-1 wasn’t my forever. Then 2026 hit…and my life flipped upside down. I lost people I thought I’d have forever. I walked away from a nearly 10 year relationship. I went through some of the hardest months of my life… And it forced me to realize something: I’ve always poured so much into others… but at the end of the day, people can still walk away. The only person who has never left me… is me. So I made a decision, what if I poured all that love, energy, and effort… into myself? And that’s where it’s gotten me now…❤️‍🩹 65 lbs down since I started my weigh loss journey in 2025. Changed my eating habits, prioritized my mental health, added movement that I enjoyed and didn’t view as punishment.. Not perfect. Not easy. Still healing. My ED didn’t magically disappear. My mental health isn’t something I can ignore. But now… I face it. I acknowledge it. I choose me anyway.❤️‍🩹 Because I’ve learned… I can be happy… if I put me first. So here I am. Still me… just evolved. Not just talking about it anymore I’m finally walking it. No secrets. No shortcuts. Just real love… a positive mindset…and learning to speak kindly to the person in the mirror.❤️‍🩹 Because if you’re going to admire someone… let it be YOU. 💗 I’m so proud of myself because this has truly been something I thought I’d never be able to do, yet look where we are now… and it’s just the beginning 🥹 Here’s to more Ivanna! Te quiero 🥰 #weightloss #pcosjourney #latinablogger #pcosweightloss #mentalhealth

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POV: You decide to lock in for 3 months. In March, I walked into my first Pilates class and made a promise to myself: What if I actually gave myself 3 months? No excuses. No waiting for motivation. Just showing up… So that’s exactly what I did. Every morning I chose movement with intention. Pilates. Walks. Dance. Not because I suddenly loved waking up early (I still don’t 😂), but because every decision became about the woman I’m becoming. ✨HER✨ deserves my consistency more than she deserves my excuses. Did movement alone change my body? No. My relationship with food had already started changing months before. I learned how to nourish my body instead of fighting it. I stopped chasing quick fixes and started building a lifestyle I could actually sustain. But these last 3 months? This is where everything started clicking. My clothes fit differently. My energy came back. My confidence returned. And somewhere along the way… so did my smile. This isn’t a “3-month transformation.” It’s the result of choosing myself over and over again during a 2-year journey. Time is going to pass anyway. Where could you be in 3 months if you decided to lock in today? 🤍 #pcosweightloss #mentalhealth #latinablogger #riograndevalley #becomingher

Passed the 3 Test Rule! 💗 Taste, Affordability, Healthier options ✅ This spot always has all 3, and that’s why I keep coming back! 🙌🏼 @sushimadre_mcallen you have quickly become one of my favorite usual go to spots in the RGV! Especially when I’m busy and looking for something good! #rgv #riograndevalley #mcallentx #latinablogger #latinafoodie

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956, THIS IS YOUR REMINDER TO GO VOTE! 🗳️ We are in the LAST WEEK of early voting, and I cannot stress enough how important it is to use your voice! There’s a reason why so much attention is on the RGV this election. In 2024, so many of our own neighbors sat out, and those decisions still affected ALL of us. The Valley has a voice, and we have the power to help shape the future of Texas! We are from the frontera. Our culture, our families, our stories, and our communities matter. And I’m tired of seeing people who look like us feel unheard, unseen, or like they don’t belong. This isn’t about telling you WHO to vote for. It’s about reminding you that YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. So grab your friends, your primos, your tías and GO VOTE! Make a day out of it! Because the 956 isn’t just part of Texas. WE HELP SHAPE TEXAS. 💙 Early voting ends October 30! Election Day is November 3! Don’t sit this one out, RGV. Your voice deserves to be heard! #rgv #riograndevalley #latinablogger #texas #votingmatters

Being yourself sounds easy until you start worrying about what everyone else thinks of you. 🥹 As women, we already put so much pressure on ourselves to be liked, accepted, and understood. Add social media to that, and it can feel like EVERYONE has an opinion about who you should be. But something I’ve learned along the way is that the most important opinion of you will always be your own. ❤️ Your platform, your brand, YOUR LIFE. You get to decide what that looks like! Thank you to @barbaradelgadoferrigno and @owe_rgv for creating a space to have these conversations. 🫶🏼 And to my girls starting their content creation journey, do it for YOU. Not for approval, not to please everyone, but because it’s something that makes YOU happy. Trust me, when you start creating from that place, the journey becomes so much more beautiful. 💗🥹 #rgv #riograndevalley #latinablogger #mentalhealth #contentcreator

A Catrina with a story to tell. 🇲🇽💔 One of my favorite projects every year is bringing my Catrina to life! It’s something so special to me because it allows me to connect with my Mexican roots while expressing myself through art. 🤍 And CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS TALENT?! 😭👏🏼 The attention to detail by @tayanalucerobeauty Every little detail has a meaning, and seeing this vision come to life was incredible. We have SO MUCH talent right here in the 956, and being able to create alongside such an amazing local artist makes this project even more special. 🥹 This is only a little sneak peek of this year’s Catrina, and I cannot WAIT to share the full story and vision with you all! Made with love, cultura y talento. 💚 #rgv #riograndevalley #latinablogger #catrina #diadelosmuertosmakeup

Y’ALL!! 😭🔥 Not the Plebe team pulling up on me with the MOST 956 delivery EVER!! 😂 I was NOT expecting this surprise!! And let me tell you… if this was just a little taste of what’s coming, PLEBE CON RON is about to be a GOOD TIME! 👀 Los Plebes are bringing us their FIRST PLEBE CON RON, and you already know I LOVE seeing local businesses creating more fun experiences right here in the RGV! 🫶🏼 We’re talking LOCAL ARTISTS, DJs, drinks, music! 📍 El Plebe Garden Venue 🕕 6 PM – 12 AM 🔞 21+ ONLY 🎟️ Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE! Get your tickets here! https://elplebegardenvenue.ticketspice.com/plebe-con-ron A HUGE thank you to the Plebe team for this unexpected surprise!! Y’all really gave me a little preview of the fun, and now I CAN’T WAIT! 🔥 Nos vemos en PLEBE CON RON 956! #rgv #riograndevalley #latinablogger #mcallentx #rgvevents

956 Pumpkin Heads🎃 It wouldn’t be the RGV without some of these staples 😜 Spooky season in the Valley is here! #rgv #riograndevalley #pumpkinheads #halloween #pupmkintrend