Twisted Grunders Suck

I think the last few weeks found me with my big girl panties knotted around my ankles. Two-year-old tantrums kept good behavior at bay. Exercise has been great, but whether I was throwing too many parties in my mouth or kicking and screaming about how unfair life was that my pants are too tight, I [...]

Batter Up

I’m not sure how last week unraveled, but I’m recovering from a carb tryst. My batting average tanked with a business trip to Cleveland, which included an Indians game – in the Indians suite, no less. Beer, hot dogs, subs, cookies, you name it; all there within too-easy-of-reach. It was a pretty cool way to [...]

Is Moderation Overrated?

Moderation. Growing up, I didn’t have good role models to learn this skill. I love my mom and dad dearly, and today I’m blessed to count them both as two of my very best friends, but it is more than fair to say that moderation was not a word or activity that any of us [...]

Yummilicious Food Choices

It’s new and the same all at once. I’ve been feeling pretty bored with my food lately so this weekend I decided to put a little effort into meal and snack planning. Weekend is tough because I have the tendency, especially in the winter months, to call my bedroom aka. cave home as I carry [...]

2011 Resolutions – Be Like a Beagle

I caught a cold while I was in Florida last week. It didn’t seem nearly as annoying when the bright rays of sunshine warmed my soul and the salty gulf breeze lifted me from the doldrums of winter. Back in Ohio, I’m sniffly, a little too grumpy and more inclined to comfort myself with food [...]

Forget the Future – What About Now?

It’s been a positive weekend so far. I continued a good stretch with controlled, mindful eating yesterday – even on a Saturday, which is a major accomplishment for me as of late. When I had my mini ah-ha moment earlier in the week, I realized that far too many “I’ll worry about that tomorrow” days [...]

Less Than Perfect – Just Perfect

I’ve really been trying to hone in on my head this week. When I get that straightened out the rest generally follows. Family and work transition, pinched nerve, family health issues, Lyle’s injury, the lack of activity – it all affected my outlook and my waistline. I’m not happy with that girl in the mirror [...]

Someone Take The Wheel

I want to binge. I didn’t last night, but I woke up with the urge still there. I’m hoping that writing a little about it this morning will help trigger a thought to help me move past the desire. I’m not having much luck trying to figure this out on my own. I finally called [...]

Reformed Nighttime Snackers Needed

How do you handle your evenings? I’ve been really struggling (for a long time) with night time hours. Somehow, I let my good habits fly out the window because I just realized that my current nighttime habits closely align to what they were 100 pounds ago. They definitely bear no resemblance to anyone who is [...]

Someone Is Watching

I’ve experienced tracking issues the last couple days. I keep an online food journal – it’s all attached to my I-Phone, and I really like it. It took me a while to switch from pen and paper, but I became quite accustomed to the process and works nicely – when I actually use it. For [...]