Next week, I embark on an overseas trip to do a week-long photo class in Paris. OOOOOHHHH LA LA, how exciting you say! And I agree. I booked it last year as a reward for my future weight loss — … Continue reading
“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” —Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon Stress. Work is BUSY to say the least. Every minute I have is spent crunching and always feeling like I’ll … Continue reading
444 days, and 76 lbs lost. It’s a math game people. That is 0.17 lbs a day. Or a 595 calorie a day deficit. Manageable, and actually right around the amount of calories one hour on the elliptical burns … Continue reading
I’ve been talking about this now for 4 days, and it still is slightly surreal. Here’s how the conversation goes: me: “Hey, I’ve lost 71 lbs.” my friend: (long whistle) “Whoa. How much?” me: “71 pounds.” my friend: “Wow. That’s … Continue reading
So, I’m down 64 pounds in one year. I haven’t lost any weight since early January, and that’s ok. I’ve maintained the weight in the midst of some challenging life changes that are very stressful for me. This is not … Continue reading
My God. Just writing that headline “-52 lbs” is surreal. Like – me? Have I really been that overweight I could lose 52 lbs and still be breathing? And the answer is – yes. I have been obese now for … Continue reading
Shame is simply not a motivator. This woman won’t give candy to kids she believes are overweight and is giving them letters to bring home to their parents about their ‘weight problem.’ People like this should all have to live … Continue reading
Had my biweekly weigh-in at the gym yesterday. Down another 3 lbs. This makes it 33 total lbs lost. I am in a little bit of shock, simply because I still can’t believe I had/have that much extra weight on … Continue reading
Today I write to tell you that since the middle of February, I have lost 25 lbs. and moved down 2 sizes. I feel great. Things are heading in the right direction. I’m 1/3rd (or 1/4th depending on how … Continue reading
So, it’s been about 4 months since I last wrote. A lot has happened since then. First off, it actually started snowing in New England – after last winter, there was a question whether it would happen. Well it has, … Continue reading