I’ve just returned from Jenny Craig. Yep, back on the proverbial horse. A friend of mine, inspired by my weight loss last year, began a program to lose 52 lbs. in 1999. And she has!…
Diet or Life
I cannot even believe that the end of the year is here. This has been an amazing journey! I’ve done Jenny Craig, daily exercise, workout with a trainer at the gym, Callanetics, Pilates, yoga, starvation,…
Tune Out or Shut Up
Hmm… Been getting a lot of traffic lately. Two emails in two days stand out in particular. One challenges my beliefs about my body and theories about the psychological / emotional benefits to resisting change…
Feeling the Feelings
There is something very painful about KNOWING this work is emotional and then putting hope into yet another physical “plan”. Call it whatever you want… it’s always another fucking diet. After several very obsessed days,…
Forward Motion
Well, I think I’ve resolved myself to the fact that I’m in my size 14 jeans again. I’m trying to be happy with that, knowing that it’s all a matter of how I FEEL about…
Earthbound
I’ve been doing Callanetics, but only sporadically. I also find myself not walking as much as I was earlier in the month, now that I’m working so frequently. I’ve also been sick for a week….
Acceptance
Can you FORCE yourself to love and accept yourself just as you are? No, sadly. Instead, you must GENTLY allow yourself your mistakes and your slips AND your accomplishments, knowing that you are exactly where…
Moved
In the new place, walking everywhere, gym membership, trainer, yoga, pilates, and eating pretty much whatever I want. No changes in numbers, but, man do I feel good!