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Which Would You Rather?
I took this photo this morning, just to give you an idea of what it’s like to be the only one in the house counting calories. On the left, half of a “mini” chocolate crème cake at 210 calories and 11 grams of fat per serving; on the left, my breakfast: two packets of raisin,…
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Obesity Economics 101
I can’t afford to lose weight. Wouldn’t that be a great excuse? However, when I tally the costs of my gym membership and fresh fruits and vegetables this time of year, it’s not unrealistic. Healthy foods are more expensive. Lean meats cost more, and good luck finding a reasonably priced tomato. Why do packaged Oreos…
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My Doctor Checks What's In My Blood. In a Sense, So Does My Therapist.
I spent three hours yesterday getting poked, prodded, stabbed and analyzed, all in the name of good health, by a pair of docs. (Paradox?) I had my annual physical with Dr. Bean, and that includes a full blood exam. My blood pressure was 124/78, and I understand that’s not bad. (I choose not to learn…
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Have You Ever Been Too Fat to Fly?
Despite my weight, I’ve always been able to buckle in without a belt extender. However, when my daughter and I flew to Orlando last spring – I believe I was around 265 back then – I was grateful I sat next to her, because I immediately raised the armrest between us. You might know what…
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Like Grapefruit for Chocolate
I received a cup of pink grapefruit for Valentine’s Day from the hubby, and it was probably one of the most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever received. Roses, candy – those don’t require much thought. Don’t get me wrong: I loves me some roses, but I’m also a big fan of chocolate, emphasis on “big.” It…
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After Size 14, It’s Not a Secret Anymore
I did about 45 minutes’ worth of aerobics yesterday, in the form of mall walking. It’ the perfect exercise in the perfect environment. I can literally shop until I drop. Once while living in the D.C. area, I spent an entire day shopping at Potomac Mills outlet mall. Speaking of which … I need to…
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Attack of the Creole Pork Roast
Yesterday was the first time since Saturday I had a decent workout, for all manner of reasons: Pulling an all-nighter (dumb, dumb, dumb); hubby using my car while his was in the shop, etc. I’d started my weight-loss program exactly one week ago, and felt like I was already blowing it.<!—[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]—><!—[endif]—> So I was…
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A Weight Loss Blog? Are You NUTS?!
What if your struggle with weight was followed by millions? Every pound you’ve gained or lost, chronicled online and in the tabloids, an obsession with your body that overshadowed everything else you did? So goes the opening dialogue from Saturday’s Dr. Oz Show. I rarely watch daytime TV; sometimes I’ll watch The View. Though it’s…
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Finding My Fitness Plan
I went to my branch office to check out some diet books and ended up in the land of Oz. My “branch office” is, alternatively, Borders or Barnes & Noble, depending on my mood. Last Wednesday, I was after some diet guidance because that was also the first “official” day of my weight-loss quest. I’d…
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One Year, 100 Pounds
February Starting Weight: 295 poundsDecember Goal Weight: 195 poundsWeight to Lose: 100 poundsGoal Rate of Loss: 8-10 pounds per monthTime to lose weight: 12 months Once more, with feeling. This year, I’m fully committed to losing at least 100 pounds. I say “this year” because I said the same thing this time last year. So…