I will be 40 in just over 12 months. I always thought, believed, hoped I would be in better shape and thinner by now. But the truth is I'm not. For the three of you who have been reading my blog for a substantial period of time know that weight has always been an issue … Continue reading Moving Toward A Mostly Whole Food Life
Weight
A New Approach
It is no secret around these parts that I struggle with weight and want to lost weight. There is this one problem--I absolutely love food. All food. I enjoy it and I love flavors and textures, etc. I love it all. I have worked hard at "dieting" and counting calories and exercising but have yet … Continue reading A New Approach
Operation Bikini In Hawaii–Week 2
Well, this past week had been much better--weight was dropping off pretty good--but then I met Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Caramels and ate the entire box as I sat on the couch the night before my LASIK surgery. But, I am still down about 6 pounds and well on my way to my goal of … Continue reading Operation Bikini In Hawaii–Week 2
Operation Bikini in Hawaii–Week 1 Recap
Well, I am a couple pounds closer to wearing a bikini in Hawaii on May 20th. It was a pretty good food week. I worked out 5 days this week and overall, did well with food. My big victory--if one could call it that--was my meal at The Cheesecake Factory on Tuesday. I ate good … Continue reading Operation Bikini in Hawaii–Week 1 Recap
I’m No Better Than A Cheater
So, at the office on Tuesday someone came in to talk to the Dean of the Graduate School (who is my boss) about a doc student who plagiarized their comprehensive exams. This lead into a long discussion about how stupid that was to work so hard for something and then cheat. It just doesn't make … Continue reading I’m No Better Than A Cheater
Embracing Imperfection 