Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Oct 9th, 2007 2 Comments »
The mourning period over the demise of my old gym is officially over. I have seen the light. Despite the fact that I am now a member of a large, corporate, co-ed facility that could swallow me whole, I’m beginning to see the benefits. For instance, I never showered at my old gym because I [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Oct 8th, 2007 1 Comment »
Two events collided this weekend, creating the perfect storm for knocking me on my arse. First, I purchased The Message Bible with a birthday gift certificate (thanks Carol!), and second, my friends started a revolution of exercise. It’s difficult for one to remain lazy in this environment, when friends are running 5k’s and working out [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Aug 19th, 2007 3 Comments »
5. I toss and turn at night, uncomfortable and restless. 4. When getting out of bed each morning, I grip the wall nervously, not quite sure if the joints and muscles in my legs will be able to hold me up. 3. After sitting for an extended period of time to read or write, my [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Jun 28th, 2007 3 Comments »
This is the second week in a row that I intended to get back on the Monotonous Machine of Monotony and keep track of what I am eating. I had taken a brief hiatus for travel and general laziness, but declared a couple weekends ago that I needed to kick this ass back into gear [...]
Posted in Bryan, Piling It On (and taking it off) on Apr 13th, 2007 4 Comments »
Bryan is losing weight as if he’s allergic to it, and he looks great. I’m disgusted by how disciplined he is – the exercise and the eating healthy, and the having only ONE glass of wine a day. One! And me? I keep fluctuating within the same five pounds – not particularly gaining, but not [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Feb 6th, 2007 1 Comment »
I was encouraged to discover that while on vacation I still managed to lose five pounds. Or so. I fluctuate a lot depending on what time of the month it is, or what time of day I weigh myself, so it’s hard to remember. Also, I just realized it’s taken me almost a year to [...]
Posted in Picture Book, Piling It On (and taking it off) on Dec 4th, 2006 2 Comments »
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Rage Against The Pile, Things on Aug 28th, 2006 3 Comments »
I’ve been attending a yoga class at the gym once or twice a week for the last month, and today is the first time that I felt strength and confidence through the process. I’m getting the hang of it. My shoulders are feeling stronger to hold my weight, my calves are limbering up as I [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Seen, Heard, Said on Aug 18th, 2006 1 Comment »
I’m working on another video project these days so I have nothing to say at the moment. But I will leave you with this riotous quote for today. It comes from this post over at Mommy Needs a Cocktail. “When given an opportunity, a woman will lie about her weight. And I have only two [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Uncategorized on May 22nd, 2006 3 Comments »
Last Thursday I was discouraged because I hadn’t lost any weight. I wasn’t too worried about it because I knew I had splurged a little on Mother’s Day when a few men made their wives a fantastically decadent brunch complete with Mimosa’s. Also, I ate my gift of chocolate covered raisins liberally (my favorite!!) all [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Rage Against The Pile, Uncategorized on May 11th, 2006 1 Comment »
As predicted, you have not heard from me for awhile. Last night I chose to read some of the blogs in my RSS reader and not watch commercials. The night before that I took a hot bath with lavender oil and read a book. During the day I’m trying to stay busy doing the things [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on May 8th, 2006 No Comments »
How am I supposed to get anything done anymore with all the commercials eliminated? When do I go to the bathroom? Grab a snack? Switch over the laundry? When do I read the next chapter? The next blog? Or write my next post for crying out loud? I can’t get anything done when compelled to [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Apr 8th, 2006 1 Comment »
I grew up in Minnesota, the Land-O-Lakes, Dairy Country, and neighbor to the Wisconsin Cheese Heads. Asking me to cut down on my cheese consumption is like asking a Packer fan to hug a Viking. It’s not going to happen. So in order to accommodate my need for cheese AND my desire to continue the [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Mar 28th, 2006 1 Comment »
Check this out, girlfriend! Go ahead, click on that picture to get a GOOD LOOK at the housewife who let herself go. This is my ‘before’ picture, and sweet moses I hope there will be an ‘after.’ (And while you’re gawking, take a look at those saggy jugs! Aren’t they horrible? They’re, like, resting on [...]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Jan 27th, 2006 No Comments »
After tweaking with my weekly routine a little I think I finally found a groove for getting to the gym. I’m getting there three times a week, all at different times of the day, which is fantastic for my love people-watching. I think my favorite time of the day is on Mondays when I go [...]
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