Category Archives: Weight Loss

I’m not sorry!

Posted on November 9, 2014 by

In my last post, I talked about body positivity. About letting go of attempts to conform to body-size expectations. But it’s not just my body size that has me constantly feeling like I’m battling against the machine–not only am I … Continue reading →

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The Elephant In the Room

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

The question: “Oprah – What is it With Her?” Your answer is: “She’s fat, she’s thin, she’s fat, she’s thin – I mean, come on, pick a body and go with it!” From a 1992 SNL skit featuring Jerry Seinfeld, … Continue reading →

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The Fruits of Mindless Living

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

I’ve gained 48 pounds since my dad died in October 2012. Nearly 50 pounds. Who gains that much weight in what feels like overnight? I suppose 48 pounds in 20 months isn’t overnight; it’s 2.4 pounds per month. A slow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Death and Grief, Diet, Getting Unstuck, Grief, Healing, Health, Meditation/Mindfulness, Motivation, Weight Loss | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Evolution

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

I follow a lot of blogs written by alcoholics in recovery. According to my therapist, and by my own assessment, I am not an alcoholic. I am an abuser of alcohol, however. No one has told me this; they don’t … Continue reading →

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On Self Care

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

My mother hasn’t spoken to me for nearly two weeks due to my attempt at setting boundaries with her and suggesting she attend Al-Anon meetings. Having spent the past 58 years with an alcoholic husband (who died nearly four months … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcoholism, Antidepressants, Blogging, Codependency, Death and Grief, Depression, Healing, Health, Hiking, Nature, walking, Weight Loss | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Am I an alcoholic?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I’ve heard it said, you don’t ask the question unless you are. I’ve asked the question many times in my life. It seemed the prudent thing to do. The answer was always no. But simply asking the question often led … Continue reading →

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Pussies Galore!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Day 2 of the My Fit Foods 21 Day Challenge is coming to a close. Yesterday, Day 1, I woke up hungry. It’s like my brain told my body I was going to be excessively hungry in the days to … Continue reading →

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Detox for Wusses

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

I went to my local My Fit Foods yesterday and met with the counselor. She’s a tiny little twenty-something who clearly does not have to concern herself with calories. But she has a B.S. in nutrition (those initials are unfortunate) … Continue reading →

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