Category Archives: Reflective
Running My First 5K Since Surgery!
In T-minus 8 hours I’ll be taking part in my 2nd 5K – but the first one since my surgery! The first 5K I did was the Gobble Jog which took place last Thanksgiving morning, 2 months before my surgery. … Continue reading
Filed under fitness, Health, Inspirational, Lap Band, Reflective, weight loss
My Lap Band Girls
On Thursday night I met with my “Lap Band Girls,” which is always such a treat. All three of us are around the same age (okay, I am known as the baby of the group. But nonetheless, I am the … Continue reading
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Learning To Sacrifice, Learning To Save: It’s A High Price To Pay To Live Healthy
I’ve been thinking a lot about money. How could you not? With the prices of gas and food, it’s difficult to not obsessively think about the green. Even a movie is $10 in Atlanta. I know it’s more in NYC. … Continue reading
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Tao Poem
Sometimes I write poetry when I am falling asleep. Last night I wrote (in my head) … Feelings can only be measured by words. Words can only be manifested into language. Language are the Myth Gods’ sorry excuse at expression. … Continue reading
Filed under Inspirational, Poetry, Reflection, Reflective, Spirituality
Paula Deen – The Most Frightening Thing Ever … And That’s Not All!
When I was at the beach with Katie, we were watching Paula’s Party on Food Network. Have you seen her? I’m telling you right now – she is FRIGHTENING! I’m not sure if it’s her blue hair, her hyena cackle, … Continue reading
Filed under Cheesecake, Chocolate, cooking, Diet, Gastric Banding, Health, Humor, Lap Band, obesity, Paula Dean, Reflective, weight loss, weight loss surgery
NSV (Non Scale Victories) While On Vacation!
1. Going on a 6-mile bike ride to Turtle Cove and then going on a 2-mile walk/jog on the beach. 2. Being the only one in my family to not order dessert at dinner. I tasted a bite of theirs … Continue reading
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Physical Changes In My Family: A Reflection
About to head to the gym. Feeling a little bored. I don’t have a computer because my Apple is at the Apple Store for repairs. Hopefully I will get my computer back this week! I got back on Saturday from … Continue reading
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Death, Gasoline & String Cheese
My week started off with a dead body. Literally. Right there on the road next to Marlow’s Tavern on West Peachtree. I saw a dead body – being put into a tan-colored body bag. CSI was there holding up sheets … Continue reading
Filed under Humor, Lap Band, Reflection, Reflective, weight loss
