Category Archives: Reflection

Life: The Battle of Calories & Control

Things are going pretty well in my life.  I mean, I can always find something to complain about, “I need more money” … “Oprah is leaving me next year.  WHY!!!!!”  Last week really put a lot in perspective for me. … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under body, Diet, Food, Gastric Banding, Health, Lap Band, obesity, Reflection, weight loss, weight loss surgery

Hello…Again!

I don’t know why I have been on a writing hiatus lately … I just honestly think I have been feeling like I don’t have anything to write about.  This is completely untrue!  I mean, blog writing is just about … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Cheesecake, cooking, Gastric Banding, Health, Lap Band, obesity, Reflection, weight loss, weight loss surgery

10K. 55,000 Runners. One Peachtree Roadrace

Nearly two years ago I was sitting on my apartment balcony eating cereal.  I think it was some type of Kashi Go Lean and some vanilla soy milk.  I was sitting there overlooking Peachtree Street as 55,000 people ran past … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Diet, exercise, fitness, Gastric Banding, Health, Inspirational, physical, Reflection, weight loss, weight loss surgery

Back From Paris … Some Ponderings

I feel like I am getting back in the swing of things since coming home from Paris.  I feel a little lazy – maybe it’s just the jet lag?  I’ve been back for one week, and when I got home, … Continue reading

2 Comments

Filed under body, Diet, fitness, Gastric Banding, Health, Inspirational, obesity, Reflection, weight loss, weight loss surgery

Musings About Loss Of Many Kinds

I’ve been pretty obsessed with one of my favorite band’s new songs, “Human” by The Killers.  I think that it’s a perfect song for where I am right now in my life.  If you get a chance, definitely listen to … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Health, Lap Band, Reflection, weight loss

Full Of Friction

Went on a great jog today though Piedmont Park.  The Fall air was so crisp that it almost felt like there could be a lightening storm.  The kind of air that’s so full of friction.  The leaves are now maroon … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under fitness, Health, Inspirational, Lap Band, Reflection, weight loss

Alterations, Of Many Kinds

Things overall are going great.  First of all, I can’t write this without saying, “YEAH!!!  OBAMA!!!”  Okay, had to get that out of my system.  Now, in my life, the biggest challenge is finding a new balance.  I love my … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Health, Inspirational, Lap Band, Reflection, weight loss

Second Day At New Job + Weekend (Food) Update

Disclaimer:  I intend to protect the privacy and integrity of my company and those I work with.  I will not use anybody’s name or go into detail about internal work-related topics, as to protect everybody’s privacy.   My last 2 … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Food, Lap Band, Reflection, weight loss

How I Prepped For Surgery

I had a wonderful request from Jillian, a supporter of my Blog who left me a comment-request to talk about how I prepped for my surgery.  She is in the process of getting ready to get her Lap Band, and … Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Diet, fitness, Food, Health, Inspirational, Lap Band, Reflection, weight loss

Run, Forrest, Run!

Oh, I am exhausted!  So, as I wrote yesterday in my Blog, I ran (mostly) and walked in the Run Like Hell 5K.  And last night I went out with Edward and Simon and Edward asked me if I wanted … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Diet, Food, Health, Lap Band, Reflection, weight loss