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2012All MARCH POSTS (110)
Chocolate reduces heart risk? Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Good luck finding this bitter, more expensive, high-fat product in your local grocery store.
Sometimes the Best Advice Comes from You, the Reader
Forget the “Aha!” moment. This was a solid “Duh.” Thanks, blog reader Alyxherself. I’ll definitely be doing this from now own.
All This Pain is Supposedly a Good Thing. (Yeah, Right.)
Bodybuilders and athletes consider soreness a sign of a great workout. I’d say that makes me feel better, but I’d be lying.
An AOL Interview, Motivation and Keeping Things Positive
It’s been a week of beautiful weather and ugly truths. My whole world just seemed . . . crunchy.
I've Already Broken 9 of the 10 (Weight-Loss) Commandments
And yes, I've backslid a bit, but I figure I have one more week to make it up before I have to let everyone know what I've lost to date.
Self-Esteem 2.0: The Awake Version
I don't like buying things for myself. It makes me feel ... guilty. My therapist says that's a self-esteem problem, and I can't say that I fully understand that. In time, with more work, I suppose I will.
Chapter 2: Sleep is Vital to Self-Esteem. Who Knew?
Big section on the importance of getting an appropriate amount of sleep. Har!
Catch-22: Nothing Fits, But I Don’t Want to Buy Anything That Does
I’m doing all these things to improve my health, yet I walk around dressed like a refugee with a stolen handbag.
Michelle Obama, Home Cooking and Obesity
I can relate to the home-cooked meals. Back in the day, fast-food dinners were a treat.
As a Victim of Sexual Abuse, Weight Loss Can Be Scary
But did you know weight loss’ bonus gift is a fear that losing weight attracts unwanted attention from men?
An Inbox Full of Eating Triggers
Let me remind you where I live: North Carolina – ground zero for Krispy Kreme.
A Rather Inelegant Entree into the World of Zumba
I was glad my back was to the window through which dozens could observe my flailing about and other antics.
Final Analysis: I’m Allergic to Exercise
What a perfect excuse to give up. I’ve got this awful, itchy rash ...caused by everything I’m doing to get this weight off.
15 Pounds and Underestimating Self-Esteem
Like a southern accent, being overweight is often equated with lack of education or knowledge.
Getting Smoked at the Gym by a Senior Citizen
Remember, I said OLDER. I was being polite. Girlfriend could have been in her 60s, maybe even 70. A senior citizen.
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