Category Archives: Life

Fear & Self-Sabotage

For the past five weeks, I have paid $5 to charity every Friday after having to report a weight gain on stickK.com, the website I signed up with in hopes that having to pay if I didn’t lose weight might … Continue reading

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Tuesday Thanksgivings #20

I made a thanksgiving resolution to find something to be thankful for every day until next Thanksgiving.  I have a lot to be thankful for this week! Wednesday: I have job security for another six months! I know that sounds … Continue reading

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My Hips Don’t Lie

I got a bad shock regarding my parents’ financial situation which affects me as I have been a big part of their financial management since Dad’s stroke in 2008. The situation is not my fault, and Dad isn’t completely inept … Continue reading

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Posted in Diabetes Related, Exercise, Health, Life | 12 Comments

Cleanse and Purge

Any guesses as to what that might be up there?  It’s a new, just removed from the box, mouthwash decanter that’s been laying around my house for 6 months.  It’s cool because it holds mouthwash and the stopper is also … Continue reading

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Cake Anxiety, Weekly Weigh-In, and Hot 100 Update #10

Seriously.  I’m wigging out.  After what happened the last time, I vowed to NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER fully assemble a tiered cake before transporting it.  And yet.  I have already done it.  I have my Aunt and Uncle’s 50th … Continue reading

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Disappointment

I thought that I had it figured out.  Why my blood sugar has been so out of control.  I had expected my period weeks ago and finally checked back to see how long it’s been.  49 days and still no … Continue reading

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I refuuuuuuuuuse!

I had an eating freak-out.  It lasted all week.  I still exercised and took my vitamins but I didn’t always get my fruits and veggies in and I ate foods that made me feel like…. It first began with a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Pudding {a short story}

I recently discovered that Teresa from Today is a Good Day to Diet has a goal to finish a novel and  that started a little discussion between us since this was an old aspiration of mine as well.  I actually … Continue reading

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Posted in Life, Stories, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Driver’s License Renewal

I had to go to get my driver’s license renewed last week.  I’m a pretty low-maintenance gal and the only makeup I usually wear is once a week on Sunday when I slick on some eyeliner and mascara.  I bought … Continue reading

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When your period is a blessing

Come on, ladies, don’t raise those eyebrows at me.  Don’t pretend you don’t love using your period as an excuse to miss work, skip a work-out, eat a chocolate bar the size of your head and PMS salads that consist … Continue reading

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