Skinny fat?
More arguments for the importance of exercise — not just weight loss. What matters is how healthy you are — how fit — not your dress size and not your BMI. Also, check out this article about discrimination in the medical field against women who are as little as 13 pounds overweight....
Read MoreHappy anniversary
Tomorrow marks the 6-month anniversary of my cataclysmic surgery. I’m pleased to say that my body has largely regained its health and vigor. I have decided not to pursue the law suit against the surgeon whose simple error caused such grief. When I realized how difficult the recovery was, and how emotional, I decided to give myself 6 months to recover. My goal during that time was to maintain my weight-loss achievements and just heal. I released myself from the need to lose weight and instead just focused on getting my life back. I’m pleased to say that in 6 months, I have managed...
Read MoreSelf Portraits
Art is a microscope which the artist fixes on the secrets of his soul and shows to other people these secrets which are common to all. (Leo Tolstoy) I stumbled on these two videos/animations today while cruising youtube. The creator is doing the thing to which I often aspire — speaking his truth without apology. We’re just lucky because the truth he explores is his own morbid obesity. There is so much in these pieces which speaks to me. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaXHRlX9a1E[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2hSSf_ayI[/youtube] Learn more about the...
Read MoreSuccess Story: Danielle
The amount of weight I have to lose feels impossible most days, and the lack of role models makes it even worse. I’m constantly on the lookout for “success stories” of 100+ losses (regardless of “diet” or “plan”, and now here is Danielle, who lost 227.6 pounds in what appears to be roughtly 3 years. (I wish more success stories would talk about how long it took for people to reach their goals, but I digress…) I could relate with: I masked those feelings [of unhappiness and rejection] by being overly friendly and funny, so I was always well...
Read MoreSuccess Story: Michele
After all that noise yesterday, look what showed up in my email this morning: a “success story” from Weight Watchers that involves a 175-lb weight loss. I must say, Michele really called my bluff. Details here. Michele’s best tip: Mini goals are critical to those of us with a lot to lose. Those can be scale goals such as losing 20 or 30 pounds1, or process goals, such as journaling successfully for three weeks in a row. And remember to reward yourself. I love how she says “20 or 30 pounds” like it’s nothing. Like the 10 pound range there is so small as to...
Read MoreWill this post get me dooced?
Writing this entry may or may not be against company policy, but it’s something I need to do. Current internet procedures at work: We would like to remind all staff that the internet is only to be used for TherapyCorp related business. Although light internet usage may be OK during your breaks or at lunch, certain things are not acceptable at any time because of the network stress and security risk they pose. These are: Instant MessagingOn-Line datingOn-Line music (audio streaming)Myspace and other blogging softwareVideo that is not work related (video streaming)Chat rooms other than...
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